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ugust is the best month in London. Everyone might not agree, but for me the lack of traffic, the lack of people on pavements and the noticably slower pace of life creates a holiday vibe right here at home.

Also, August is by extension just slightly anarchic. Our magazine is featuring a variety of different things this month, maybe not anarchic but certainly a touch random. We have Notting Hill resident Cerys Matthews discussing not life in W11 but the Good Life in Wales in the form of her very own festival. Of course there will be music there, but there will also be more unusual things such as axethrowing classes and other very unwest London type activities. Another city girl with a thing for the country is Pearl Lowe, known for her Primrose Hill days but currently converted to life in Somerset. She tells us about rural bliss as well as her latest venture, sequinned capes for children. Also in these pages we celebrate all the things that make life in this part of town so special – events, exhibitions, eating, drinking and shopping. We hope you enjoy the issue. ◆

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BIMBA Y LOL A

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

Lighten Up

White trousers are this summer’s tricky-to-pull-off statement piece. Dip a toe into the trend with Rejina Pyo’s denim pair. With a high waist and wide leg, simplicity is key with these. £325; farfetch.com

PATISSERIE PLAY

The slogan tee gets a tasty twist with this croissant number from Moulin. Perfect paired with weekend denim and summer slides. £45; farfetch.com

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Growing up in Oman, Sophie Anderson became fascinated by traditional craftsmanship and vibrant fabrics. Her ‘Ana’ bag is woven from raffia in Rivierainspired stripes for a touch of that coveted mediterranean chic. £190; net-a-porter.com

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COS creates fashion pieces that are made to last beyond the season.

The SS17 collection is simple and structured.

A minimalist flare sends a statement. cosstores.com

THE BOTANIST

Nine classic gin botanicals and 22 hand-foraged herbs and flowers come together to create this floral gin with an outstanding finish. £34.99; waitrose.com

EYE SPY

Tom Davies' London collection provides a modern twist to the classic aviator. With a delicate metal frame and multiple colourways they suit all face shapes and styles.

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Celebrating Scent

To celebrate 50 years, Diptyque has created a special range blended with damp mosses, crumpled blackcurrant leaves and sun-dried fig. The intriguing scent perfectly encapsulates the brand’s rich heritage. £190; selfridges.com

STEP BACK

The 90s mule has made a comeback and with Mansur Gavriel’s walkable block heels and stylish crisscross straps, what's not to love? They add the perfect pop of colour to elevate mono-tonal looks. £325; net-a-porter.com

Colour Pop

Simplicity at it’s best, this minimal design from Cluse adds a trend-lend, playful detail to any outfit. The brand’s new summer '17 collection delivers interchangeable straps and a wideranging colour spectrum. £79; clusewatches.com

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JUST TO BE MARRIED Un ti l 1 9 Au g u s t Fi nb o ro u gh T he a tre lever but poor Georgiana is waiting for the handsome but shy Adam to C propose to her. Everyone expects her to marry, but in a time when marriage is a socio-economic - rather than romantic – decision, will her conscience allow it? u 118 Finborough Road, SW10; finboroughtheatre.co.uk

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13 & 2 0 Au g u s t T he Tab e r na c l e elax and unwind to the soundtracks of Leon Foster-Thomas and Andre R White as they make respective appearances at the Tabernacle’s Pan Summer Jazz Festival. Leon soothes with steel pans while Andre has mastered the art of creating entertainment with education. u 34-35 Powis Square, W11; tabernaclew11.com

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Grayson Perry presents this major exhibition of new work that touches on themes of popularity and art, masculinity and the current cultural landscape. Working in a variety of media such as ceramics, cast iron, bronze and tapestry, Perry is best known for his ability to combine delicately crafted objects with scenes of contemporary life.

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BANKSY EDITIONS Fro m 1 Au g u s t G ra ff i k G a ll e r y his month sees the launch of Banky Basement, the West End’s permanent T gallery dedicated to Banksy’s original works. To coincide, Graffik Gallery have opened the first open-to-all trading platform where fans of the elusive artist can buy, sell and view his most highly sought after works. u 284 Portobello Road, W10; graffikgallery.co.uk

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OLIVER TWIST

Un ti l 5 Au g u s t Re ge nt’s Pa rk O p e n Ai r T he a tre lease sir, can I have some more?

P Take a riotous journey through the streets of the city to discover the original story of Victorian London's most famous orphan. Directed by Caroline Byrne, Oliver Twist created for everyone aged six and over is fun for the whole family. Royal Court playwright Anya Reiss' adaptation brings Dickens' story to a whole new audience. It will have you on the edge of your seat and wanting more. u Inner Circle, NW1; openairtheatre.com

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CALIFORNIA DESIGN Until 15 October L o n do n D e s i gn Mu se u m

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While California’s mid-century modernism is well documented, this is the first exhibition to examine its current global reach.

Picking up the story in the 1960s, the exhibition charts the journey from the counterculture to Silicon Valley’s tech culture.

O ngoi ng Ap ollo T he at re ienna Miller stars as Maggie S alongside Jack O’Connell as Brick in this poetic story of a family’s fight for survival. On a steamy night in Mississippi, a Southern family gather at their cotton plantation to celebrate Big Daddy’s birthday. The summer heat is almost as oppressive as the lies they tell. With the future of the family at stake, which version of the truth is real – and which will win out? u Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D; youngvicwestend.com

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this ground-breaking production that uses today’s most advanced technology in a bold reimagining of Shakespeare’s magical play. A truly unforgettable theatre experience. u Silk Street, EC2Y; barbican.org.uk

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LIFE Cerys Matthews tells us about The Good Life Experience and why we should be going back to basics and enjoying the natural world I n t e r v i e w H E L E N B R OW N

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hat do The Great British Bake Off, Bear Grylls and ITV’s The Cube have in common? Not much, except if you mashed them all together the outcome would be not unlike The Good Life Experience. This is how Cerys Matthew, singer, presenter, radio host and festival co-owner describes this four-year-old passion project of hers.

Billed as a voyage of discovery, The Good Life Experience channels halcyon days of rural bliss. “I wanted a festival that was concentrated around people, experiences and making memories,” Cerys explains.

A relative newcomer to the festival offering in Wales, the annual event based in Hawarden promises a unique experience for the whole family. Just like Cerys’ BBC Radio 6 Music programme, the line-up is wonderfully eclectic. She’s hand-picked the performers, having

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either featured them on her radio show, stumbled across them playing live or encountered them via her work with BBC’s The One Show.

“We’ve got literature, music and the usual festival line-up, along with a huge dollop of the natural world and the great outdoors,” Cerys tells us. Here you can run down hills, climb trees and make yourself dizzy at the free fairground.

There are worlds of gin making, beer craft and chocolate creation to be discovered, along with axe-making, rabbit-skinning, bushcraft, meditation, foraging, archery, stonemasonry, ceramics, candle-making; and that’s not even the half of it. On the roster of cultural offerings this year are BBC Wildlife presenter Kate Humble, songwriter Michael Head, author Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Thomasina Miers of Masterchef and Wahaca fame and childhood hero of Cerys’, Roger Phillips, who will take you foraging in the woods before cooking up your finds. Sunday Times columnist and writer India

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Knight will also be making an appearance to talk about her love of dogs, along with the sharp-minded children's book author and poet, Michael Rosen.

For Cerys, the festival epitomises an outdoorsy, crafty spirit that many people yearn for in an age where much of life happens digitally. It’s not only for practical sorts who can build fires and climb trees but also for those who dabble in wanting to live a more active, natural life. “I wanted to put a date in the diary where no matter what your age you could enjoy getting away from the modern

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world and meet like-minded people,” says Cerys. “I’m really lucky to be able to meet lots of fascinating people with my work on The One Show - people like Michael Morpurgo and Quentin Blake. They’re totally inspiring,” she continues, “I thought, why can’t I start a festival where I can invite anyone I want to - hopefully they’ll say yes - and then other people can come and be inspired by them too?”

It’s the perfect opportunity to discover new things. “That’s why we called it the Good Life Experience,”

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Cerys tells us. “If you want to, you can be part of it.” Her musings lead her to point out that there is a huge chunk of the population - like herself - who have no interest in Jimmy Choo, who aren’t fazed by the latest trends and who care little about what the marketing man has to say. “I’m more interested in tiny emerging brands and boutique makers and producers, or maverick musicians,” she say, “They’re not just there for commercial gain, they’re there because they’re bonkers. Or brilliant.”

Commercialism - or lack of - is a point on which the entire concept of The Good

Life Experience is axised. With a husband and five children in tow, festival-going was an expensive affair for Cerys. There is no VIP area and the four founders have done everything possible to ensure that it is as cheap as they can make it. “We’re really not just looking at you as a punter - to put money in the till - the whole thing is about people,” Cerys maintains.

“One of the main driving forces for starting the festival was to make it not only as cheap as we can, but easy for families to come and let the children off the leash.” They’ll spend time away from the virtual world, they’re taught how to handle sharp knives properly, to play with fire, they’ll abseil from trees and throw axes. “All the sort of hands-on, wild country stuff that my memories are full of from childhood,” Cerys tells us.

For her, the highlight is seeing her 13 year-old daughter with mud on her skirt having the time of her life, or the faces of the children after they’ve successfully lit a fire using a flint and dry chippings.

“There is immense pressure on girls these days to look right, to constantly put on makeup, to pluck their eyebrows; there’s all this pressure because that’s the norm today, so it’s such a delight for me to just say ‘forget all that for a moment,’ come and be filthy dirty, and be active and use your body - just be a kid - let the children be children, let them go wild in the country. That’s why I do it. I do it for my daughter, the Snapchat generation,”

They’re not there for COMMERCIAL GAIN, they’re there BECAUSE THEY’RE BONKERS .

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It’s back to basics, straw-in-your-hair, rosy-cheeked, good-old-fashioned fun. It sounds obvious, but it’s not. For many of us, we’re too busy, we’ve got too much pressure to earn money, to keep our lives going. The Good Life Experience is the antidote to days on end spent staring at a screen. A place where you and your kids can get back to nature; being physical, trying new things and rediscovering the real fun that exists beyond the pixels of the iPhone. Bored kids do not make for good festival companions and this festival positively embraces a child-like wonder and sense of being unafraid to jump in, grab the bull by the horns and try something completely out of the ordinary.

So even if you’ve never learned how to tie a rope, make a s'more or throw an axe, now is the time to embark on that voyage of discovery. ◆ THE GOOD LIFE EXPERIENCE 15 - 17 September Hoarding Estate Farm Shop, Flintshire, CH5 3FB thegoodlifeexperience.co.uk

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TONIC It’s a simple formula. We like clothes and we like a chat. At Tonic, we offer a carefully edited selection of classic brands at a good price. No hassle, no ‘big sell’, just sound advice and friendly service. The kind of place you’d tell your mates about, as likely to serve up a good natter and a bit of banter as the perfect pair of jeans. Launched 16 years ago, Tonic is thriving. It’s something of an institution, woven firmly into the fabric of the bustling creative community at the northern end of London’s famous Portobello Road. tonicuk.com

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THE DISTILLERY The Distillery is a four-floor mecca for the discerning drinker. The first of its kind in the UK, this working distillery in the centre of London is home to the internationallyrenowned Portobello Road gin. It also boasts the critically acclaimed gin-blending experience, The Ginstitute, two bars, a private dining room, and three guest lodgings. the-distillery.com

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FARM GIRL CAFE Farm Girl Cafe has holistic and healthy, yet comfortingly simple approach to Australian cafe culture. Here you can achieve your brunch goals without having to slave away in the gym afterwards. Sip on rose lattes, indulge in vegan BLTs and treat your sweet tooth to a gluten free dessert. Your taste buds aren’t the only thing in for a treat- the iconic interior (think pink tables, neon sings and A LOT of greenery) creates an aesthetically pleasing environment for you to sit back and enjoy in. thefarmgirl.co.uk

Genco on Portobello Rd, is a premium salon for men, providing haircuts, traditional shaves, and grooming treatments including waxing, facials, massage, manicures and pedicures . A professional but friendly service style with great chat, good tunes and freeflowing complimentary drinks. Gift vouchers and discounts for first time visitors available. genco-uk.com

SILK & CASHMERE Passionate about sharing the intrinsic beauty of some of the world’s finest materials, Silk and Cashmere offers extraordinary quality at an unparalleled value. Creating timeless and innovative garments for men and women, S&C has found the universally known Portobello Road to be the perfect spot for its London flagship store. The brand is celebrating its 25th year with lots of exciting events and promotions, as well as with an extra 10% off at checkout with code ABSOLUTELYSC. 1377 Portobello Road, W11; 020 7018 237

HUMMINGBIRD BAKERY Founded in 2004 on Portobello Road, The Hummingbird Bakery brought Red Velvet to London’s attention. Authentic American cakes and desserts are their speciality and expert bakers craft cupcakes, layer cakes, whoopie pies, cheesecakes and more fresh on-site. Customers can order online or visit their bakeries across London. Their Red Velvet Cupcakes, Mile High Chocolate Salted Caramel Cake and Frosted Brownies are legendary.

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BLUE SKY THINKING Nothing says ‘holiday’ better than MARCH11’s richly embroidered blouses and dresses. Inspired by wanderlust and memories of travels past, the brand’s stunning pieces are inspired by local artisanal techniques.

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hen it-girl Poppy Delevingne was papped wearing an intricately embroidered Aztec print cape, the fashion world sat up. The designer, it transpired, was the relatively unknown Nadya Shah.

Covering dresses, tops, coats and capes, Nadya Shah’s designs are characterised by a contemporary spin on folkloric embroidery.

Sourcing ethical, handwoven fabrics from her native Pakistan, the designer is passionate about championing sustainable fashion.

Her label provides long term employment opportunities for artisans in her hometown.

“From architecture to flocked wallpaper, old Cecil Beaton books to vintage ornaments, I’m constantly inspired by the old and the new”, Shah explains. “Although my creative process has evolved over the years, I’ve always worked very visually. Starting with sketching ideas and creating mood boards, my research has developed onto the treatment of materials and constructions of silhouettes. I love experimenting with techniques and embroidery, constantly challenging myself and pushing the boundaries of what can be done.”

Spotted on a number of famous faces, Shah’s designs act as a pièce de résistance to any ensemble. Make like Poppy and pair the Dhalia Cape with dressed-down denim and a billowing blouse for festival-ready style. Or, for a cool alternative to a summer cocktail dress, try the Lina Fuchsia Nomad Jacket. The chinoiserie embellishment gives a nod to this season’s oriental trend - all it needs is an crisp shirt, culottes and heeled sandals. ◆ nadyashah.com

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Brit Girl Alexa Chung

After months of anticipation, Alexa Chung’s eponymous fashion label has officially launched into the fashion sphere.

Described as a combination of “Parisian chic with a New York edge”, plus a “very British sense of humour”, there’s no doubt that Chung’s transatlantic collection packs as much charm and character as the woman herself. alexachung.com

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PICK ROBED IN STYLE Zara

This season Hillier Bartley and Attico have both embraced the decorative charm of the kimono. The SS17 look is all about fusing the traditional Japanese silhouette with the aristocratic eccentricity of a silk dressing gown. Zara’s stunning blue iteration will look a million dollars with tasseled, shoulder-grazing earrings and kitten heels; £59.99. zara.com

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LACE-UP BUYS & OTHER STORIES

Cotton Lace-up Dress £65; stories.com

SCANDI COOL Arket

From the people that brought you H&M comes Arket, the new lifestyle label that everyone's talking about. Meaning ‘a sheet of paper’ in Swedish, the brand will focus on sustainability, durability and quality in men’s, women’s and children’s fashion and homeware. The brand’s Instagram page reveals shots of chic yet simple separates – but all we can say is, watch this space. arket.com

EQUIPMENT

Knox Lace-Up Striped Cotton Shirt £230; lyst.com

MARQUES' ALMEIDA

Asymmetric Lace-Up Cotton-Jersey Top £240; net-a-porter.com

ARTHOUSE Pe o p l e T r e e x V& A

Ethical fashion brand People Tree have joined forces with the V&A to create an eight-piece capsule collection that celebrates the beauty of the museum’s eclectic archives. Inspired by 1930s style, the limited edition line will be made from printed organic cotton and features a number of timeless and elegantly grown-up pieces; from £75. peopletree.co.uk

TOPSHOP

Moto Lace-Up Cropped Wide Leg Jeans £46; topshop.com

WHITE OUT DL 1961

Forget sloaney skinnies and school run mums, because white jeans have been given a cool-girl makeover this season.

They key is to stick to rigid denim and wide leg, high-waisted silhouettes to avoid any Liz Hurley connotations. DL 1961’s white Hepburn jeans tick all the boxes. Style with a retro, colour-match tee, heeled mules and sculptural earrings; £180. asos.com

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Lace-Up Stretch-Canvas Midi Skirt - Blush £1,320; shopstyle.co.uk

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FASHION / TREND ZARA Brown Suede Jacket, £179; zara.com

CHLOE Hudson Small Leather Shoulder Bag, £1,315; chloe.com

MANGO Printed Cotton T-Shirt, £15.99; shop.mango.com

TOPSHOP Montana Western Ankle Boots, £55; topshop.com

MIH JEANS Halsy Raw Denim MidRise Shorts, £145; matchesfashion.com

SAINT LAURENT Striped Breton Top, £408; farfetch.com

HUNTER Mini Top Clip Backpack, £225; hunterboots.com

& OTHER STORIES Rik Rak Top, £45; stories.com

STELLA MCCARTNEY Rowan Denim Shirt, £454; matchesfashion.com

ROCKINS SS17

TOPSHOP Feminist Sweatshirt, £24; topshop.com

ROCKINS Guns ‘N’ Rockins-Print Super-Skinny Scarf, £117; matchesfashion.com

ROCK N’ ROLL QUEEN MADEWORN The Rolling Stones Cotton-Jersey T-Shirt, £140; net-a-porter.com

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HUNTER Garden Party Womens Original Tall Wellington Boots, £90; hunterboots.com

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LALAGE BEAUMONT Launched over a decade ago Lalage’s chic designs have become a byword for classical elegance. Crafted in London with an incredible attention to detail, the label offers a wide range of options, from elegant workwear to one-off pieces for the summer, while her everyday separates include fine jersey tops, cashmere knitwear, Italian leather bags and beautiful scarves. Regulars rave about the friendly service at their Knightsbridge boutique – with no need to make an appointment, locals love popping in just to see what’s new. lalagebeaumont.com

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DAPHNE SIGNATURE Inspired by a literary legend, the latest timepiece from Du Maurier has been designed to embody the character and personality of one of the UK’s best-loved authors. The Daphne Signature embodies Du Maurier’s 1940’s and 1950’s inimitable, vintage style and elegance with an antiquegold dial and classic gold detailing. dumaurierwatches.com

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THE LONDON SWING AND SOUL BAND

DU MAURIER Du Maurier is a family company with a rich heritage dating back centuries.

It has a well-earned reputation for creating timeless pieces that epitomise luxury, affordable style and sophistication. The new Celeste collection features wearable pendants and earrings formed by gently twisting metal to create a unique handcrafted look. Perfect for adding a touch of a glamour to an everyday look. dumaurierwatches.com

The London Swing and Soul Band is possibly the most eclectic, interactive and soulful collective of musicians in the UK. Their guest singers include the best of London Soul Talent, and their Bandleader sings in 9 languages. Furthermore, its outstanding brass section is now famous for bringing together the hottest players that perform at the UK's finest Jazz venues and festivals.

They are preferred supplier to Heythrop Park, Westfield and RAC Club. thelondonswingband.co.uk

SASSI HOLFORD The flagship store elegantly presents collections of luxurious evening, occasion and bridal wear. The bespoke atelier service, enjoyed by royalty and celebrity clients, creates gowns and outfits using sumptuous fabrics and couture techniques. With her natural flair and technical precision, Sassi Holford is known as one of bridal’s most creative and innovative designers, producing dresses offering superlative fit and comfort.

82 Fulham Road, SW3; sassiholford.com

EMMY LONDON Located in the heart of Chelsea’s wedding quarter, Emmy London's new flagship boutique is bigger than ever. It boasts a dedicated Bespoke Room where brides can create their very own bespoke shoes and accessories. The luxurious, warm and inviting space caters to both brides and occasion wear shoppers looking for the perfect luxury shoe and accessory for their special day and beyond.

74 Fulham Road, SW3; emmylondon.com

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GOOD TO GLOW For her first cruise collection Lucia Pica has created a make-up line which encapsulates the beauty and warmth of summer. A tribute to the brand’s inimitable founder, Les Indispensables de L’ete is composed of glowing face, lip, eye and nail products inspired by the earthy tones of sun-baked landscapes. chanel.com

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Quirky girl fragrance, Nars Orgasm, brow perfection and redness eliminators...

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NATALIYA ROBINSON Chelsea, SW3 Wo r d s H a n n a h H o p k i n s

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f, like me, you’ve not yet developed a proper skincare routine for yourself, then a treatment with highly acclaimed skincare therapist Nataliya Robinson is a great place to start.

Working in her appointment-only clinic in Chelsea, she treats everything from spots to scarring, delivering results that make beauty editors and celebrities turn to her time and again.

Having suffered from acne herself, Nataliya knows only too well that having less-than-perfect skin has a huge impact on your life. In a quest to tackle it and achieve a healthy complexion, she qualified as a beauty therapist and now combines modern, scientific knowledge with traditional Chinese medicine in her specialised approach to skin.

Nataliya looks at internal as well as external factors affecting your skin’s health. Before treating you, she conducts a four-pronged consultation which focuses on lifestyle, diet and environment to create a tailored, results-driven treatment plan. For me this involves de-gunking my pores (strangely satisfying), treating signs of acne scarring and plenty of practical tips to implement at home. Some are easier than others. Drinking dandelion tea, eating more protein and taking a B-complex each morning are fairly straightforward. Giving up milk and yoghurt I find harder, but in the interests of flawless skin, it’s a sacrifice I’m more than willing to make. ◆ N ATA L I YA R O B I N S O N

28 Bury Walk, SW3; 07774 544455 nataliyarobinson.co.uk

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MoveYourBody Whistles

Sport meets style for Whistles’ new activewear collection. Made of lightweight, performance stretch fabrics, the 17-piece collection is designed to blend seamlessly into your everyday wardrobe. From striped co-ords and Aztec detail bra tops, to dance sweats and easy all-in-ones, exercise never looked so appealing. whistles.com

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Gucci Bloom

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Alessandro Michele, Gucci Creative Director and king of quirky girl chic, has released his first fragrance.

‘Bloom’ contains notes of tuberose and jasmine, offering a complex, woody finish. This chic, millennial pink bottle is one to display on the dressing table; £72. gucci.com

REDNESS NEUTRALISERS

SKIN SCIENCE Nior London

Founded by Anika Patel, Nior London is the under-the-radar brand that has won our hearts with its beautiful packaging and results-driven skincare.

Each product addresses a specific concern and the Radiate SPF20 antiageing cream is our hero buy with its light, nourishing formula. nior.london

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SMASHBOX, Photo Finish Foundation Primer Colour Correcting Primer, £28; smashbox.co.uk

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BLUSHING BEAUTY Nars Orgasm

Introducing Nars’ new Orgasm Liquid Blush. Inspired by the brand’s cult powder blusher, the silky formula is ideal for layering to create a perfectly natural flush. Infused with Monoi and Tamanu oils, this will stay on as long as you stay out; £23. narscosmetics.co.uk

HIGH BROW Beauty Edit Mayfair

Formulated to deliver effortlessly defined brows, this 10-piece collection uses pure pigmented shades to neutralise brassiness.

The result? Game-changing products that work in harmony with our natural colouring. nailsandbrows.me

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BECCA, Backlight Targeted Colour Corrector, £21; cultbeauty.co.uk

NYX, rofessional Makeup High Definition Finishing Powder, £9; boots.com

DIOR 2-in-1 Prime & Colour Correct, £23.50; dior.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / PRODUCTS BUTTER LONDON

TAN-LUXE

The Face Illuminating Self Tan Drops, £35; tan-luxe.com

BronzerClutch Palette in True to Form, £28; lookfantastic.com

JAMES READ

Overnight Tan Sleep Mask Tan Face, £25; feelunique.com

NARS

Sun Wash Diffusing Bronzer in Laguna, £29; narscosmetics.co.uk

ZOEVA

Nude Spectrum Blush Palette, £15; selfridges.com

TAN-LUXE

The Butter, £20; qvcuk.com

ELIZABETH ARDEN

Sunset Bronze Prismatic Lip Gloss, £18; elizabetharden.co.uk

CHARLOTTE TILBURY

Overnight Bronze & Glow Mask, £38; charlottetilbury.com

CHANTECAILLE

Chrome Luxe Eye Duo in Monte Carlo, £48; spacenk.com

PIXI

Quick Fix Bronzer Velvet Bronze, £18; lookfantastic.com

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LAURA MERCIER

Sunset Bronzing Crayon, £25; spacenk.com

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Trystal Minerals Self Tanning Bronzing Minerals in Sunkissed, £35; vitaliberata.co.uk

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

WHAT’S THE BEST BRAZILIAN BLOWDRY TO FIGHT SUMMER FRIZZ?

Dior, Armani and Preen. From halo and French, to loose and side, the trick to remember is to keep your plaits clean and relaxed, as stylist for Dior, Guido Palau says, ‘it should always be about femininity and simplicity.’

As you would expect from a Brazilian beauty export, a smoothing keratin treatment for puff-prone locks comes into its own when the humidity heats up. But as with most science-backed treatments, it pays to shop around in order to separate the good from the bad and the ugly frizz-fighting blowdries. Hari’s stylist Rebecca Wakeman warns: ‘Always look for formaldehyde-free versions, decide between express treatments which lasts up to

OVERHEARD AT HARI’S London Labs haircare arrives at Hari’s this season, for what we like to think of as ‘facials for the scalp’. Created by the founder of make-up company Becca, London Labs’ line-up includes a scalp exfoliating duo and a Body Building cleansing range for hair lacking muscle and mass. harissalson.com BRAIDS AREN'T JUST FOR T E E N AG E R S , A S I L L U S T R AT E D O N T H E C AT WA L K S AT D I O R , ARMANI AND PREEN

eight weeks to flatten flyaways, or those long-lasting intense versions, for example Yuko which means glossy, straight hair for months. Finally, ensure the results with good aftercare, including sulphate-free shampoo.’

CAN GROWN-UPS WEAR BRAIDS? If Sienna Miller, Amber Heard and Kate Bosworth have the kind of hair dos that you lust after (us too) then it could be time to roll out the plaits. But if the last time you wore braids was at school, it could be a time to point out that they aren’t just for teenagers, as illustrated on the very grown-up catwalks at

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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.

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LONDON LOVE-IN Featuring gastronomical delights and signature dishes from the city’s best restaurants, coffee houses, cocktail lounges and hole-in-the-wall gems, The London Cookbook packs in recipes from The River Café, Moro, Tom’s Kitchen, The Ivy, Ottolenghi, Smoking Goat and many, many, more.

The London Cookbook by Aleksandra Crapanzano, Sphere, £20, littlebrown.co.uk

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GRAPE NEWS

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Wine recommendations for the month

London’s food news and delicious things to see you through August

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

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2015 BERRY BROS. & RUDD COTES DU RHONE ROUGE £11.45 The Perrins have added their not inconsiderable skill to the already outstanding 2015 Rhone vintage and have crafted a delicious wine which is a rich, spicy and indulgent. This versatile foody wine will work with most red and white meats, cheese, and it's perfect for a BBQ. ◆

2016 DOMAINE LYRARAKIS, ASSYRTIKO £11.95 Clear varietal character with mouth-watering freshness.

On the nose, there’s a subtle stone-fruit character – more like the skin of a peach than the flesh – as well as aromas of ripe lime and melon.

A fitting accompaniment to fillet of sole. ◆

2016 ETNA ROSATO, GRACI, PASSOPISCIARO, SICILY £18.25 A vibrant, balanced wine with plenty of zest and mineral freshness. Its citrus and floral aromas, like all good Italian wines, work perfectly with a range of dishes, from antipasti, to light creamy pasta dishes. ◆

Italian Brunch O bicà S outh Kensington

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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Designed to encompass the Italian spirit of conviviality with a selection of traditional Italian dishes for sharing amongst friends, the new weekend brunch at Obicà’s includes signature Mozzarella di Bufala and more sharing dishes that celebrate their passion for authentic Italian cuisine.

96 Draycott Avenue, SW3 obica.com

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BEER DELI Real Ale

Real Ale have opened their second store in the heart of Little Venice. The ‘liquid deli’ champions smaller brewers with unusual offerings. Book in for a masterclass tasting or ‘meet the brewer’ event.

Formosa Street, W9 realale.com

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NEW OPENING RIGO’

RIGO’ chronicles chef Gonzalo Luzarraga’s culinary journey from his childhood in Piedmont to working in the finest kitchens in Europe. Don't miss his signature dish of sea urchin with bagna caoda, quail egg and fermented milk.

277 New Kings Road, SW6 rigolondon.com

NEW BARS The best places to sip cocktails around London this month...

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01 JAILHOUSE BAR

Set within the five-star Courthouse Hotel, the Jailhouse Bar puts this Grade II listed building’s prison cells to use. Live DJs and an innovative cocktail menu make this one of London's latest and greatest nights out. courthouse-hotel.com

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02 THE BOTHY

The Bothy is the latest addition to the renowned Drake & Morgan bar group, springing up in bustling busy Canary Wharf. The place promises a medley of seasonal dishes and quirky cocktails, with mixology classes on offer and an alfresco area to enjoy drakeandmorgan.co.uk

Zheng

The couple behind critically acclaimed Zheng in Oxford have just opened their first London restaurant on Sydney Street in Chelsea.

It focuses on Malaysian-Chinese cooking, blending Malay, Chinese and Indian influences to create exciting, vibrant dishes. We rate the homemade Chai Pu Tofu and Beef Rendang.

4 Sydney Street, SW3 zhengchelsea.co.uk

03 SUPER LYAN

Ever ahead of the trend, Ryan Chetiyawardana and Iain Griffiths created ripples throughout London’s bar scene when they opened White Lyan in 2013. Now, this groundbreaking Hoxton bar has had a transformation with the launch of Super Lyan serving a collection of “Bitchin’ Classics”. superlyan.com

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GELATO DREAMS Unico

Try the array of authentic Italian flavours at Unico, including Pistacchio, Due Torri (mascarpone gelato, with chocolate and hazelnut sauce), and Cremino (white chocolate infused with hazelnut), and watch it being made in the open-plan “gelato lab”.

37 Pembridge Road, W11 unicodelicacies.co.uk

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04 DEAD RABBIT

Irish founders, Sean Muldoon and Jack McGarry, describe the Dead Rabbit as ‘an Irish bar for the 21st Century’. It combines a neighbourhood taproom serving craft beer, punch and Irish whiskey, with a super refined cocktail parlour. claridges.co.uk

05 THE PRINCE OF PECKHAM

Prince Of Peckham is a pub for the people, featuring bottomless jerk wings, bottomless brunch and specially designed jerk roast by White Men Can't Jerk. Set to be a local favourite... princeofpeckham.co.uk

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At 186 Portobello Road lies The Distillery, a four-floor mecca for the discerning drinker The first of its kind in the UK, we are not only a working distillery in the centre of London, but also the new home for the internationally-renowned Portobello Road Gin and the critically acclaimed gin-blending experience, The Ginstitute, The Resting Room with house-made & house-rested private barrel spirits and a classic British food menu, GinTonica, a Spanish gin bar with tapas, a privatedining room, and three guest lodgings.

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AS SOON AS WE started eating WE FELL SILENT, save only for occasional ‘OOHS’ and ‘AAHS’

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espite London’s innumerable restaurants, it’s still hard to find a place to eat where every single dish hits the spot. Enter Elystan Street. Since opening in September last year, it’s become a favourite of local denizens and far-flung foodies, who return time and again for the plate-lickable cooking.

Co-owners chef Phil Howard and restaurateur Rebecca Mascaren have created a modern space with a European menu that perfectly balances exceptional food with a relaxed atmosphere. Having spent the last 25 years as chef-patron of The Square in Mayfair, Howard was keen

to eschew the stiff atmosphere and white tablecloths of many high-end restaurants and create a place where service is knowledgeable but approachable and the food is flawless. It seems to be working... this April he was awarded GQ Magazine’s ‘Best Chef’ award and Elystan Street is full-up on the regular. Now the duo’s plan is to launch casual lunches, served in the restaurant’s private dining room and catering to locals, shoppers and businesstypes who want to drop-in for a quick bite.

Go in the evening though, and you’ll want to settle in for hours. The light-filled space of the main dining room is home to super-comfy teal leather banquettes and chairs in candy-coloured shades of salmon and baby blue. Howard brought

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25-year-old Toby Burrowes from The Square and made him Elystan’s head chef, where he and the team transform humble ingredients into something ethereal.

A starter of cool almond soup with grapes, garlic, melon, cucumber and olive oil is a revelation, even for those you think they don’t like cold soup (trust us, you will be swayed). Cool and refreshing, with sweet and spicy notes, as soon as we started eating we fell silent, save only for occasional ‘oohs’ and ‘aahs’. We are treated to hand cut squid ink bucatini with sardine vinaigrette, orange zest and toasted crumbs. Its unusual combination of saltiness and freshness from the orange meant it was inhaled. A main of roast cod with a purée of peas, crushed potatoes, lardo di colonnata and roasting juices was succulent, salty and rich, with welcome sweet notes of pea.

To finish off we had the berry pavlova, but it was the white peach with lemon verbena and almonds that stole the show. Beautiful to look at and to eat, it’s a serious contender for ‘best of the year’...a sentiment that extends to Elystan Street itself. ◆ E LYSTA N ST R E E T 43 Elystan Street, Chelsea, SW3; 020 7628 5005 elystanstreet.com

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BUON APPETITO Enoteca Turi authentic Italian dishes keep locals coming back for more

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ith 27 years of culinary heritage in Putney, Enoteca Turi has moved to Belgravia, bringing its exceptional regional Italian food and phenomenal wine list with it. Through this move, they have grown from a neighbourhood restaurant and local favourite into a fine dining establishment offering contemporary cuisine.

Spearheading this transformation is a promising young chef Francesco Sodano, who received his training in some of the toughest Michelin-starred kitchens in Italy with 2* Michelin chefs Oliver Glowig and Anthony Genovese as well as in renowned London restaurants, such as Galvin at Windows and Annabelle's Club.

The cuisine fuses elegant fine dining with classic Italian recipes. The result is a unique re-interpretation of the taste and flavours of the Italian regions.

The summer menu gathers inspiration from regions such as Liguria where there is a tradition of stuffing vegetables. At

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Enoteca Turi, in the “branda cujun� starter, instead of the classic mincemeat filling, Francesco uses the local cod brandade to stuff the romanesco pepper creating a wonderful balance between the sweetness of the pepper and the light saltiness of the cod, the smoked aioli giving an extra layer to the dish.

In Piedmont the classic girolle mushroom risotto is here enhanced using hazelnut butter to give creaminess and toasted hazelnuts for a crunchy nutty finish giving support to the tossed

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the SWEETNESS of the LOBSTER MEAT is LIFTED by the HERBAL FLAVOUR of the GREEN PEPPERS

the acidity of the apricot that lifts the dessert. These bold tastes are softened by the ice cream with its distinct flavours of lightly burnt milk.

This summer's Cornish lobster is served with Paccheri di Gragnano, a chunky artisan made pasta that keeps it bite. The sweetness of the lobster meat is balanced by the herbal flavour of the green peppers.

The gastronomical delights at the restaurant’s new Belgravia site are as recognisable as they are innovative.

From Liguria to Sicily, Enoteca Turi’s seasonal options take you on a tour of Italy full of authenticity and ingenuity. u

girolles and tender lamb sweetbreads.

A main course organic Welsh lamb comprises slow-cooked belly with a soft and texture, crisp skin, and jucy loin cooked to order. The garnish of Sicilian caponata, a stew of aubergine, celery, onion, tomato, olives, capers, pinenuts, and raisins, is deconstructed with each vegetable cooked separately to the right texture.

For desserts, the torta caprese offers a grand finale. Made for chocolate lovers, the rich chocolate cake is balanced by

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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

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Ideas, designs and styles for your home

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Havan sofa, £200 johnlewis.com

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Lemon curd picnic rug and leather strap, £119 tollymcrae.co.uk

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M u r a l s Wa l l p a p e r It's not just tents and marquees at the Raj Tent Club, though they have those too. The new range of garden furniture includes lots of beautiful pieces in rattan and wrought iron with a colonical feel. We are coveting this delightful dangling chair in rattan. Fill it with cushions and just - literally - hang. You could spend an entire summer that way. £250,

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BLUE MONDAY

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Habitat There’s a lot of monochrome around in Habitat’s simple shapes and sleek pieces, so why not paint a wall in a striking colour to show it all off? Bright blue is set to be the new navy. You red it here first. habitat.co.uk

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PIZZA AL FRESCO Delivita

Outdoor cooking doesn't have to involve a barbeque. Delvita's new pizza ovens are small enough and stylish enough to fit even the smallest balcony, while heating up hot enough to cook a mean wood-fired pizza in literally seconds.

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JOHN LEWIS Sunnylife ice cream tumblers, £10 johnlewis.com

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East L ondon Parasol Co These are parasols to celebrate under, hand-made in colourful Indian fabrics using traditional techniques. Make an occasion out of a patch of shade. From £295, eastlondonparasols.com

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LAGOON

South American blue and violet double hammock, £149.90 vivalagoon.com

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Inspired by the Italian Baroque style, every single Villari figure is finished in the finest detail using paint based on special oils extracted from fir trees and lavender. They are enhanced with 18-carat gold and platinum, and some pieces are further embellished by applying Swarovski crystals to give them a unique shine and elegance.

All Villari items are signed by the artist, Cesare Villari, as a gurantee of their authenticity, and bear the fireimpressed trademark “Porcellane Villari”. villari.it

LALIQUE

Lalique's new Muses collection comprises glass vases paying tribute to the female form, a major source of inspiration of the house since its origins.

The female was both the object and the subject of René Lalique’s masterpieces.

He used the female form as a means of beautification, following the example of the Renaissance artists. He often depicted women as an allegory, gracious and ethereal or voluptuous with an arresting sensuality and mysterious demeanour.

MOSER

Luxury Bohemian crystal glass company Moser recently celebrated 160 years since its founding. To celebrate, contemporary master glassmakers joined forces with glass artists to create an anniversary collection, showing the most beautiful and stylish examples of the company's work, revived by contemporary masters. The new collection uses methods that have been used for more than 100 years.

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DESIGNER ROBERTO CAVALLI

S FASHION HOUSE

Two worlds of design collide when fashion turns its hand to interiors: we explore the best high street and high-end offerings Words J OY M O N TG O M E RY

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ynonymous with high octane, glossy glamour, Roberto Cavalli is the king of exotic prints and bohemian silhouettes.

The brand has maintained a distinct character throughout its 40 year history and maximalism is the order of the day.

Roberto Cavalli home offers all the high impact decadence of the fashion line. Drawing on different fabrics set off by a single bold print, dye or effect, this is not a look for the faint-hearted.

‘When I create a dress I want it to emphasise the femininity of a woman; and so as with designing for the home,’ Cavalli explains. The brand’s signature animal print pervades Cavalli homes’ Signature Line, alongside flashes of molten gold, while the wallpaper and linen look to the ornate frivolity of rococo style. A Cavalli home for the Cavalli woman.

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ZARA HOME

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riginating in northwest Spain, Zara is the biggest brand from the Index group, the world’s largest apparel retailer. Founded in 1974, the brand now manages up to 20 clothing collections a year and is famously known for its incredibly responsive supply chain, which ships products to stores twice a week. The result is an international brand constantly on the edge of the latest fashion trends.

Zara Home launched in 2003 and won the hearts of the public with its affordable approach to homewear.

Stocking pieces for every area bedroom, bathroom, dining room and home fragrance - Zara have created a platform from which interiors can be sold like ‘fast fashion’. With platforms such as Instagram and Pinterest democratising the world of interiors, there’s no doubt that this high street giant is onto something within a previously inaccessible market.

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HIGH STREET

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HIGH STREET

FRENCH CONNECTION

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ounded in 1972 by Stephen Marks, French Connection has solidified its position in the high street hall of fame.

The brand become popular in the ‘90s with t-shirts emblazoned with the FCUK logo. Fast forward two decades and French Connection has positioned itself at the top end of the high street. After a short homeware run in the early noughties, the brand took a second shot at the market in 2012 with the help of Irish designer Lorraine Brennan. French Connection Home is composed of tasteful pieces, with clear nods to interiors trends - from industrial style to mid century modernism. frenchconnection.com

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usband and wife team Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto's prints have graced the world’s catwalks for decades. Founded in 1992, this eclectic fashion and design company gained prestige as a result of its first womenswear collection in the mid 90s and has continued to produce their own line ever since. Following the success of its clothing line, Kishimoto developed a variety of innovative design products, all identified by their timeless geometric prints. The brand is now known for its ability to decorate anything and everything. ‘The world has many surfaces and we as surface decorators are happy to cover these with our aesthetic’ is the manifesto the brand stands by.

Its interiors line offers mid century modernity, intersected with tessellating shapes and vibrant hues. Passing trends and fads are rejected in favour of iconic prints such as chevron and houndstooth. eleykishimoto.com

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ANGLEPOISE X PAUL SMITH Anglepoise® + Paul Smith fuses the iconic lamp with the style of Britain’s foremost designer. anglepoise.com

IITTALA X ISSEY MIYAKE Scandinavian and Asian craftsmanship fuse in this range of high quality ceramics, glass and textiles. iittala.com

VISP RING X MISSONI As part of the Harrods Art Partners campaign, Vispring has partnered with Missoni Home to create three limitededition beds in colourful fabrics. vispring.com

HABITAT X HEN RY HOLLAND Henry’s second Habitat collection is a riot of frills, florals and flair. habitat.co.uk

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Scents & Sensibility

We discover an olfactory journey through the world of interior fragrance Wo r d s P e n d l e H a r t e

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here are lots of smells that make up a home. Some of them, of course, more pleasant than others. The smell of a summer’s day, windows open, bedlinen freshly laundered, floors and mirrors polished and bright, for instance, is a good one.

Christmas, with its pine scents, log fires and mulled wine warming is another (difficult though it is to imagine at this time of year). Yesterday’s lingering fish pie, on the other hand, is not so good; neither is that slightly mildewy empty house smell that makes coming back from holiday even more grim. Logic says that if homes are susceptible to smell and smell is integral to mood, then ultimately if we are to be happy at home, the place needs to smell good.

Perfumers' scents for the home create atmosphere, make people feel at home and lift spirits. The ultimate scent is reassuringly fragrant without being cloying or overbearing. In fact, you should hardly really notice it with your conscious mind – you should experience it as an abstract and visceral sense of belonging.

Jo Malone MBE, founder of Jo Loves, is someone who knows about fragrance.

She says this: “Scent is my absolute style essential and I immediately identify my home by the smells that I fill it with. I love very clean citrus scents at home and at the moment I’m burning my Lemongrass Layered Scented Candles in every room.

I’m always discovering new ways to use scent at home and recently I have started to gently warm orange peel in the oven and to use a few drops of my favourite fragrance in warm water to scent wooden floors.” Clean citrus scents are very much Malone’s successful trademark,

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HOW TO Fill your home with fragrance

THE RATTAN STICKS DIFFUSER Interior designer Alessandreo Agrati invented the rattan sticks diffuser in 1990 and his brand Culti Milano is the leader in high end perfumery for the home. They even offer a bespoke service. culti.com

HOMES are SUSCEPTIBLE to SMELL , and SMELL is integral to MOOD, so our HOMES NEED TO BE FRAGRANT while acclaimed perfume designer Azzi Glasser’s scents are heavier and more exotic. Her Perfumer's Story range of candles are suited to different rooms in a scheme that she calls ‘fragrance architecture’ – so the widely praised Black Moss candle is for the hallway or living room, ‘to create an instant wow’, while Twisted Iris ‘will make your bathroom smell like a stately home bathroom’.

Victoria Cator is an interior designer who has moved into the world of fragrance and launched a line of beautiful, complex candles. She says: “If someone can say: ‘I’ve smelt this before’ when these candles are burning, then I have succeeded. I love the idea that scents can conjure up brief glimpses of the past to bring depth to the present.”

There’s something poetic about describing fragrance and as Paris-based perfumer Rami Mekdashi of Lola James Harper sums up: “A home has a particular atmosphere, made up of colors, light, objects, decoration, sound, resonance, organization, proportion and, of course, smell… Fragrance is a part of the home.” ◆

THE CANDLE Here's how Victoria Cator describes her Casablanca candle: ‘Laughter in the rain, opening the door to a bunch of unexpected flowers, fresh cut green stems plunged in water, elegant, exuberant and utterly chic.

Fleeting yet forever.’ victoriacator.com

LE SABLIER Diptique’s new hourglass diffuser promises to be ‘time in bottle’ as it takes 60 minutes for fragrance to travel through the hourglass. Turn it over and the process starts again. diptyqueparis.com

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PICK THE NEBULIZING DIFFUSER The best method for diffusing pure, organic essential oil, nebulizing diffusers require neither heat nor water. So without being diluted, essential oils are atomized in a fine mist that is released into the room. organicaromas.com

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CLUB Five of the best new interiors tomes Wo r d s s a b r i n a n u n e z

URBAN PIONEER

With housing in high demand, anything and everything can be converted into a residential space, which is where Sara Emslie’s book comes into play.

Exploring renovations and discovering how to define key elements of an urban space, Emslie brings together the old with the new in a historical context that shows how much she understands about transforming a space. Exposed brick and worn wooden panels are some of the robust features of the book, while polished light fixtures and table tops offer balance. £19.99, rylandpeters.com

MODERN VINTAGE STYLE

Broken up into two parts, Emily Chalmers brings together examples of textiles, lighting and furniture before showing you how to incorporate vintage pieces into a space while simultaneously ensuring they also serve a purpose. Practicality

THE SCANDINAVIAN HOME

Crafted around the idea of embracing light to enlarge and enliven space, the minimalist appearance of Scandi interiors is having a massive moment.

Blogger Niki Brantmark displays interiors that fit the trend, but throw an individual spin with dark walls, mismatched furniture and shelves brimming with books. Brantmark also showcases accessibility by showing that Scandi style isn’t limited to central city flats; farmhouses, mountain cabins and beach houses can also be the perfect backdrops for the clean lines and warm wooden textures essential to this design craze. £19.99, rylandpeters.com

reigns supreme in this book in Chalmers’ approach to selecting and styling interiors.

Her understanding of how shapes, colours and spaces can transform a vintage piece and modernise it takes form in advice that’s easy to understand and apply. The scrapbook design of the pages further emphasises Chalmers’ desire to communicate the importance of surrounding yourself with things you love. £19.99, rylandpeters.com

A BEAUTIFUL MESS

Claire Bingham humanises a space by sharing the stories that make up the eclectic and truly lived-in homes she visits.

The book looks at homes around the world and has text in both English and German. Bingham brings together everything: from modern to industrial, vintage to IKEA classics, and bold colours with muted pastels and neutrals.

The images are beautiful and the interiors are anything but minimalistic, choosing organised clutter over clean lines. teneues.com

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CREATIVE LIVING COUNTRY

Leave the busy city streets behind and join Chloe Grimshaw as she takes you on a journey to the spacious British countryside.

Half of the book focuses on dreamy interiors that take advantage of the larger rooms offered by the country, but the other half recounts stories of hopeful career moves made by artists, architects, makers and designers. Grimshaw shows how beneficial a move from city to country can be for an artistic and creative mind, both financially and intrinsically.

The book explores 25 houses across the UK and celebrates how innovatively these pioneers have worked the countryside to their advantage, proving that a London address isn’t the only aspect of success. £19.95, thameshudson.com

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BOOK REVIEW

GREAT OUTDOORS Bonpoint's summer collection channels dreamy sunny days spent running in fields, swimming in lakes and living barefoot.

Childhood doesn't get better than this. bonpoint.com

TILLY AND THE TIME MACHINE Adrian Edmondson’s first children’s book

SMALL TALK Summer days, unicorns, monsters and time travel...

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drian Edmondson – comedian, actor, musician, national treasure – has published his first children's book and it's a sweet, funny and clever story with a courageous young heroine. Tilly's mother is dead and her father spends his time in the shed tinkering with his time machine, having been 'let go' by his job (to Tilly's great bafflement) while Tilly is left to fend for herself. One day the time machine actually starts to work, though it functions unpredictably and a long journey ensues, taking in the Battle of Trafalgar and Queen Victoria's parlour as well as the streets of Victorian London.

It's an excellent debut, marking Edmondson out as a children's writer with great promise. ◆ £6.99; Puffin Books

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SCARY BINGO

Mini Rodini ¢ With the inexplicable unicorn craze showing no signs of abating (and in the wake of an official unicorn leggings shortage) Mini Rodini's unicorn collection is very welcome. We love this vibrant red print with its oversized unicorns. ◆ £35; alexandalexa.com

Laurence King ¢ Everybody loves a game of bingo, especially a scary one.

This brilliantly illustrated game involves marking off a variety of bizarre, comical and terrifying monsters from your card before calling 'bingo'. ◆ £14.99; laurenceking.com

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Absolutely talks to designer Pearl Lowe about her journey from rebel to country girl, and her latest collection for Selfish Mother Wo r d s b y

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earl Lowe has come full circle. As it turns out, her passion for fashion began when she was in primary school and designed a collection for her mum’s London boutique. “It was mostly sweatshirts, with weird things hanging off them," she explains. "They were hilarious, but mum saw potential there; she always said I had an eye. It’s funny - I got into music so young I’d completely forgotten about that collection, but it turns out fashion was my first love after all.”

Her journey back to designing clothes has indeed been a roundabout one, along a bumpy road. Utterly seduced by the music world, Pearl spent her latter teenage years fronting the Britpop band Powder, which led her into a world of booze and drugs from which she wouldn’t

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I’m a very SOCIABLE PERSON - I end up GIVING IT 110% whatever it is emerge for a decade. With one (brief) marriage and a daughter under her belt, she had lived enough for anyone twice her age by the time she was 20. She puts her behaviour down to her rebellious spirit: “I was such a London girl; I was brought up in Harrow and then we moved to Maida Vale when I was 14. I went to school in Chelsea and mum and dad both worked in fashion but our upbringing

was geared towards professional careers.

I suppose I was kicking against that" Her brothers are both super successful lawyers, while Pearl always felt like the black sheep, and turned down a place at Goldsmiths to join the band: “Suddenly we were on tour with The Verve. It was mad, and just snowballed. Then I had Daisy so young, but I was still a bit lost.

I’d go off on tour and my parents would end up looking after the baby most of the time, because all I knew was singing and that’s what I wanted to do.”

After a couple of crazy years, Pearl met Danny Goffey, the drummer in mega indie band Supergrass, and after that her life started to make a bit more sense. Despite being just 21, and in one of the biggest bands in the country, Danny also felt the need for some stability in his life. Happy to become a father to Daisy, he and Pearl quickly set up home in Camden.

What followed was ten amazing

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years of success and socialising, as well as expanding their family: “I’m a very sociable person - I end up giving everything 110%, whatever it is,” Pearl explains. Her book All That Glitters, which came out in 2007 when Pearl was still in early recovery from her addiction, sets out in vivid detail just how bad things became by the end. “I needed to get away,” Pearl says, plainly. And having survived juggling a career, a wild social life and having three children in London in what sounds like pretty chaotic circumstances, the couple decided on a clean break, and moved out – first to Hampshire, and then on to Somerset.

Still, life in the country has turned out to be far from quiet. Pearl and Danny may have lost touch with most of their old London crowd, but their social life locally is demanding: “There is such a great community of creative people living here, we find it really inspiring.” In fact, being a local was how she got involved her current project, a collection of the capes from her Petit Pearl Lowe label made for Selfish Mother's FMLY Store. It seems that the whole project came together very organically: “I had really enjoyed my work with drug charity Crisis, and I just woke up one morning thinking ‘I’ve got to do something, but I don’t know what [for charity]." Literally that day a mutual friend took her down to the FMLY store in nearby Bruton and Pearl and Molly got on like a house on fire. The pieces are

selling fast, with 10% of every purchase going to the charity Tommy's. “Molly and I are dying to do more work together."

Pearl's other creative outlet is interior design. She helps people to achieve a look she's become known for, which she describes as “Totally vintage, faded glamour and imperfect. I like things which are a bit broken. I am always buying heaps of old rubbish because I know I can make it look fantastic, with the right care and attention, and put in the right place.”

This work also scratches an itch which saves her family stress: "We’ve been in this house since February, and I am not joking I have already looked at another property… poor Daisy says we’ve moved 18 times since she was born. But that’s how I learned to do the job: buying a house I love, doing it up and making it perfect. But then it’s done and I’m ready to move on.”

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Georgian 11-bedroom house in Frome, with handsome proportions and heavenly views. Will she stay put finally, once she's finished doing it up? “We all love this house. I think even if Danny and I left, the kids would refuse to move again…”

Having her children around on her journey from wild child to country girl was important for Pearl and they are all still a really tight unit despite the boys growing up fast: Alfie is now 21 and Frankie is 18, while Betty, the baby, is just 11. Shutting the door on the rest of the world and spending time as a family is what they all love doing. “It’s the most amazing thing to be a mum – it teaches you so much. And I’m so ready to be a grandma!” No pressure then, Daisy. ◆

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Kensington Park School is a new independent school for boys and girls aged 11–18 in the heart of London. Whilst the school is new, its leadership and teachers have long, successful track-records at some of the best independent schools in the country with the core teaching team coming from St Paul’s School.

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estway Sports Centre in North Kensington is possibly the last place you would expect to find a sport mainly played at our most elite public schools.

Hunkered beneath the A40 flyover, its location growls of grimy, urban inner city – and that was before the sports centre became the focal point for the relief effort for neighbouring Grenfall Tower. But here, amid the scrawling graffiti and hum of traffic, the historic sport of Eton Fives is played by local children as young as ten.

Ryan Perrie ended up first playing Fives at Westway simply because he was late for his tennis lesson. Fast forward a decade and Perrie is one of the UK’s top Boys playing Fives at Eton ten players and he’s made his career out of the sport, teaching it at Berkhamsted prep school.

The Westway Sports Centre has the only public Eton Fives courts in England. Until now the sport has been mainly confined to the public schools that have built courts, where old boys and new boys (and recently girls) are able to play.

“It is a source of enormous frustration to us that the vast majority of our courts are in schools so we can’t open them to the public,” says Gareth Hoskins, Secretary of the Eton Fives Association. But this is set to change as the Fives community looks to expand its sport beyond the public school walls.

Winchester and Eton. Pupils at these schools The EFA have just launched the Five Star have played for hundreds of years, but the Project, a seven-year strategy to create new rules were formalised in the late 19th century centres for Eton Fives across the country. “We and the first match was between Eton and are looking to produce a huge increase in the Harrow in February 1885, with Eton emerging number of courts and players through clubs, as victors. schools and universities,” says Hoskins.

Rugby and Winchester Fives, with their So what exactly is Fives? There are three simpler, more straightforward court shape, forms of the Fives game in this country, each place more of a premium on power and named after their originating schools: Rugby, fitness. Eton Fives has a little more subtlety

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and nuance; its distinctive buttress is derived from the side of the chapel at Eton College where boys first played.

“It’s strategically quite different,” says Hoskins.

Fives’ great plus points is that it’s easy to play and accessible to anyone aged 8 -80. In recent years the sport has seen enormous growth in the girl’s game.

“Eton Fives is a fantastic game for girls,” says Hoskins, “as it places emphasis on skill and placement rather than brute force.” Teamwork is also very important in Eton Fives: “It’s to do with the geography of the court,” says Hoskins, “you simply can’t win on your own.”

The major stumbling block to widening the Fives game is the cost of the courts. But John Reynolds, 11 times Kinnaird Cup winner (the national trophy) thinks he might have found the answer to this problem. He is developing a ‘flatpack’ Eton Fives court with the help of a German company who make squash courts.

They are adapting the pre-fab technology to create Eton Fives and Rugby Fives courts that can arrive on the back of a lorry. Because they are made in a factory, they can go up in a week so it slashes the costs.

This is the “Holy Grail” says Reynolds, “getting the cost down so people don’t gulp and swallow at the price”. As a ballpark figure, three traditionally built concrete Eton Fives courts will cost around £250,000. Reynolds says he’s “hoping to halve that”.

Reynolds’ first ‘flat pack’ courts are soon to go up at Skinners Academy in Manor House, Hackney. He hopes they will just be the first of many courts for state schools. “It’s too good a game to keep to the private sector," he says. ◆ Eton Fives Association: etonfives.com Rugby Fives Association: rugbyfivesassociation.net JPR Courts: jprcourts.com | 07980 844906

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hey say “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life”. Well the same could be said for Indonesia - a beguiling string of volcanic islands home to resplendent beaches, Komodo dragons and jungles sheltering elephants, orangutans and tigers. It has copious amounts to offer travellers and with thousands of islands, reveals itself to you more and more each trip.

Having visited on a gap year I was thrilled to be returning to the country as a proper grownup, this time visiting Seminyak on Bali. We stayed at The Oberoi, a beachfront sanctuary boasting world-renowned service and some of the best sea views in Bali.

An enormous swimming pool filled with stone turtle fountains takes centre stage in the grounds, surrounded by tasselled parasols that overlook a stretch of beach. You can peer at the crashing waves and the distant tourist touts from the extreme comfort of a sunbed predressed with towels and equipped with sun cream, cold water and frangipani scented facial mist. Heaven. Further back from the sea and dotted throughout beautifully tended gardens are traditional thatched-roof lanais and private villas.

INTERIORS INSPIRED BY NATURE AT NIHIWATU

VILLAS ARE BUILT INTO THE NATURAL LANDSCAPE

We opted for a luxury villa with a secluded courtyard garden, rock pond and raised dining pavilion, but the cheaper Lanai rooms are just as impressive. Inside you’ll find marble floors, enormous king-sized beds with hand-carved wooden headboards, four types of pillow, thick curtains to keep out the light and excellent air conditioning.

A lovely bathroom contains more fluffy towels than you could ever need, plus two sinks and sumptuous bath scrubs, soaps and moisturisers. Throughout the rooms are well-thought-out details such as antimosquito spray, a day bag for the beach and both indoor and outdoor slippers.

Dinner is a relaxed affair at the romantically-lit Kura Kura restaurant, named after the turtles that nest on the nearby sands. Expect European and Indonesian delicacies, with innovative dishes like seared Pacific scallops, Indonesian satay, udang goreng tiger prawns and Rijsttafel, a sumptuous legacy of Bali’s Dutch colonial tradition. Breakfast is served in the delightful, open-air Frangipane café where there is a huge range of options including duck or chicken eggs, pork or beef sausages and dozens of juices.

Should you wish to leave the complex,

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NIHIWATU is one of the MOST PRISTINE resorts on THIS PLANET Seminyak’s market, health cafes and boutiques are well worth a visit, as is Ubud, roughly a two-hour drive. Based in the uplands of Bali, the area is known as a center for traditional crafts and dance and is dotted with Hindu temples and shrines, surrounded by paddy fields. Also famed for its food scene, we stop off at Casa Luna restaurant for a traditional Balinese cookery class. Headed up by chef Janet De Neefe and her friendly staff, we discover the herbs, spices and techniques of Balinese cooking as well as the ceremonial and cultural significance of food. Preparing a lavish feast as a group, we create chicken curry, wok-fried eggplant, coconut and anchovy sambal, bean-coconut salad and moreish sago pudding. Suitably stuffed, we return satiated and sleepy to The Oberoi.

The next day, we hop on a quick private flight to Sumba - an island largely untouched by tourism. Despite being twice the size of Bali, Sumba’s population

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barely reaches a sixth of Bali’s population.

Nihiwatu - twice voted the world’s best hotel by Travel + Leisure magazine - is our destination. Once the preserve of savvy surfers, its unspoilt beaches attracted Claude and Petra Graves in 1988 as they searched for the perfect wave. They fell in love with the place and named it Nihiwatu, meaning “mortar stone”. By 2012, stories of the unregulated freedom and beauty of the resort reached American entrepreneur Christopher Burch, who came on board to expand the resort. An exotic combination of remote location and understated hedonism, it now attracts the global jet set and fashion elite.

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The OBEROI boasts some of the BEST SEA VIEWS in Bali The resort’s social and ecocredentials are top notch. Food miles are kept to a minimum: vegetables come of the resort’s own organic market garden; meat from its chicken farm; fish from the sea. Each of the 28 exquisite villas are designed to incorporate the surrounding nature, whether it’s swaying palms, colourful bougainvillea or dazzling ocean.

We stay in one of Burch’s very own villas - perched upon a terrace with a spacious outdoor veranda, a private pool and a butler on speed dial. Interiors are open-plan, reflecting simple Indonesian architecture and using local materials like Alang Alang, teak and rattan.

Exceptional villas aside, this hidden gem is for travellers in search of activitydriven experiences and unregulated freedom. There are countless things to do, from surfing, fishing and horse-riding

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to sunrise yoga, tours of the on-site chocolate factory and escorted trips to nearby villages. We try out the Spa Safari - a 90-minute trek through rice fields to Nihi Oka - a show-stopping area high on the cliffs. Greeted with fresh coconuts, you enjoy breakfast and lunch on a platform suspended among the trees and then head to a private section for unlimited spa treatments.

Back at the resort there’s plenty more to entertain. The dreamy Boathouse bar, right on the edge of the waves, is a surfer’s paradise and offers spectacular sunsets. Ombak restaurant, overlooking the ocean, is ideal for intimate dinners as well as convivial feasts organised by the hotel like weekly BBQs and white parties.

End your evening with a private outdoor cinema experience under the stars, but don’t forget to set your alarm for at least one early morning - you wouldn’t want to miss the chance to release baby turtle hatchlings into the ocean.

They say Nihiwatu is on “the edge of wilderness” and with good reason.

Offering authentic Indonesian experiences and surroundings in five-star luxury, it has to be one of the most beautiful and pristine resorts on this planet. ◆

OBEROI BALI & NIHIWATU Eight nights in Indonesia with Abercrombie & Kent costs from £2,795 per person. This price includes Garuda Airlines international and domestic flights, a half day gastronomic journey of Indonesian cuisine, three nights at the Nihiwatu in a One Bedroom Villa on full board basis and three nights at the Oberoi Bali in a Luxury Lanai Room Garden View on breakfast basis.

Please call Abercrombie & Kent on 01242 547 895 or enquire online at abercrombiekent.co.uk

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ALL SOULS AVENUE NW10

£999,950 Freehold

We are delighted to offer For Sale one of the very few original houses on All Souls Avenue, steeped with charm and character throughout including period features.

Excellent transport links from Kensal Rise & Willesden Green. Viewing essential.

• 5 bedroom 1920’s terraced house • Kitchen/diner, utility room & conservatory • 53 ft garden with large shed/storage area • Well presented, excellent family home

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DYNE ROAD, NW6 Substantial red brick Edwardian semi-detached period house with grand room sizes and high ceilings throughout covering 2200 sq ft. Located in a very favourable position with transport links to Central London via Jubilee Line, Brondesbury Overground Station and close to M1 motorway. Viewing a must!

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AYLESTONE AVENUE, NW6

£2,595,000 Freehold

We are delighted to offer FOR SALE this charming family home spanning 2989 sq ft offering great potential to extend to create lovely lateral living space and two further bedrooms in the loft. Located on this sought-after road in the heart of Brondesbury Park close to transport links.

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Exclusive to Camerons Stiff is this fine example of a detached Edwardian property set over 2596 sq ft with all of the fine original features retained including the stunning tessellated flooring, located within the Mapesbury Conservation Area. Excellent transport links!

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MOUNT PLEASANT ROAD, NW6

£1,895,000 Freehold

Semi-detached family home providing 2745 sq ft of living space offering modern contemporary style features throughout. Great location on a popular quiet road within walking distance to the transport links of Brondesbury Park. Excellent schools close by and the open spaces of Queens Park itself.

• Contemporary style open plan kitchen/diner • 2 light, bright large reception rooms • 5 good sized bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, WC • OSP for 3 cars, 27 ft patio & 40 ft garden

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VIEWING ESSENTIAL - Architecturally designed family home offering bright & spacious lateral living space combining both contemporary & period features. Convenient position close to Salusbury Road and the transport facilities of Queens Park (Bakerloo/ Overground) and Brondesbury Park (Overground) Stations.

• 24 ft kitchen/diner with quality fitted units • 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Elegant double reception room • 19 ft mature landscaped rear garden

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AVAILABLE FOR SALE – ONE OF THE BEST HOUSES IN QUEENS PARK – Unique opportunity to purchase this red brick semi-detached period style family home of 2841 sq ft overlooking the stunning Queens Park. Period and contemporary features are cleverly combined.

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Beautiful detached red brick 1920’s substantial family residence of 4000 sq ft situated on one of Brondesbury Park’s prime roads close to the shops, gastropubs and bespoke boutiques of the area. Views over South Hampstead Cricket Club. Viewing essential.

• Magnificent 40 ft kitchen/diner, entrance hall • 6 bedrooms, 3 en-suites, 1 shower room • Bicycle store room, balcony, utility roomroom • 132 ft secluded garden, OSP for 3 cars

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The Catalonian capital is the perfect spot for a shortterm property rental investment, but Airbnb is effectively banned. So why are investors still targeting it?

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pain has long been a favourite holiday destination and retirement hotspot for Brits with its warm sunny climate and Mediterranean lifestyle, and the coastal metropolis of Barcelona is no exception. The city combines rich cultural heritage with a rapidly growing economy and quality of life complemented with over 300 days of sunshine annually.

Such a mix brings tourism in droves, making for a buoyant short-term rental market. Or, at least it would, if Barcelona had one at all. Europe’s largest Mediterranean city has taken the strongest stance possible against the rise of the home-sharing phenomenon. The city authorities are no long providing licenses for short-term rentals and last year fined Airbnb €600,000 for letting unlicensed owners advertise on the website. There are only around 17,000 properties available on Airbnb in Barcelona, half of these being illegal. In Paris there are over 40,000 in total.

So, why is it then, that residential property in Barcelona continues to attract a slew of international investors, particularly expats, who for Spain as a whole now make up 17% of the population?

“When a short-term letting market is constricted as much as this, medium and long-term rentals, of two to 12 months or more become the norm for those wanting to generate income,” comments Amanda Kendzior Athena’s Barcelona Destination Adviser. “In Barcelona long-term yields of 6% gross are easily achievable.”

It’s a strong statement, but the basis for such a market is there. Over 8 million tourists visit the city each year, 80% foreign, and many choosing to stay for over a month.

So with short-term rentals of less than one month no longer legal for properties without a permit, the medium and long-term market has the supply it needs.

Additionally, the government are focusing on foreign investment by encouraging businesses and individuals to relocate to Barcelona; this is further expected to increase the demand. More than 5,000 foreign companies already have headquarters in Spain with 90% based in the Barcelona area; the domestic population

plays its part here too.

As you’d expect, high long term rents aren’t the only reason for investors being able to put aside the lack of short term rentals. Barcelona’s geographical position between mountains and sea means space is limited. Old properties are now being refurbished and in some cases just the facade is kept, thus creating homes that are in line with 21st century demands. Last year renovated properties accounted for just under 50% of sales in Barcelona and prices are moving.

“Prices in the centre have risen by 37% in the last four years but the market still has the same characteristics as it did before,” adds Kendzior. “We expect to see 15-20% a year in 2017 and 2018 as demand continued to outstrip supply.”

It would seem this is possible too.

Barcelona’s prices remain 20-30% cheaper than their peak in 2007 before the slump of the financial crisis. Low interest rates, a common feature in European property these days, are also feeding the market.

But what areas of Barcelona are the best to invest in? For rental investment, Kendzior advises sticking to the most wellknown districts, like the Gothic Quarter, where the city’s growing population of young professionals prefer to be close to everything; work, play and the sea.

For capital appreciation, the vibrant boho-chic neighbourhood of Gracia, which sits above Eixample is Kendzior’s best bet.

It’s central enough to walk to the centre but also has a village feel. There’s a new train station opening for direct access to the airport and this could feed a rise outside of what’s generally happening across the city. ◆ For information on investing in Barcelona visit athenaadvisers.com

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here was a time when no one wanted graffiti daubed outside their home, but now it’s a selling point for one development just off the Portobello Road.

Enstar Capital is refurbishing a property there into luxury flats, which for several years have had a Banksy on its exterior side wall.

Call ed‘The Artist’ the graffiti remains, albeit framed behind bulletproof glass, on Acklam Road.

It’s a 7ft by 14ft piece that is said to be worth £2.3 million, which is now the centrepiece of a Enstar Capital’s £6.5 million upgrade of the threestorey building.

Properties within Sartoria House – which also used to be home to fashion designer Ozwal Boateng – are not for sale but instead will be rented out at £1,000 a week.

More information at enstarcapital.com

recording studio and business here for several years.

One of the artist’s homes next door to Dizzee has come up for sale.

It’s the studio and home of Turner Prize nominated David Mach, who is most famous for his 1989 installation of tumbling red telephone boxes in Kingston upon Thames.

His home and workshop is for sale at £2.7 million. More information: themodernhouse.co.uk (0207 581 5234).

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uthor Martin Amis is famous for his 1980s novels Money and London Fields and in 2008 was named as one of the UK’s 50 greatest writers since 1945.

But the 67-year-old author and intellectual also likes stirring up controversy.

He recently described Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn as lacking education, humour and a grasp of the British national character, which set social media alight as Corbynistas rallied to his support.

Amis witnessed a different sort of blaze earlier this year when his New York home caught fire.

But despite the inferno, Amis decided to stick with New York, even though he could have returned to England and bought his old home, which is now for sale at £7.5m.

It’s in Primrose Hill and has five bedrooms, three reception rooms, four bathrooms and a self-contained studio apartment.

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or fans of Graham Greene there are plenty of properties to visit where the Brighton Rock author left his mark.

But his best-known former home is a Queen Anne house at 14 Clapham Common Northside which he rented for his family for five years during the war.

Many of the local landmarks near the property, which has a Blue Plaque, were included in his book The End of the Affaire, including nearby St Mary’s Church and The Windmill pub.

The house was bombed in 1940 but luckily Greene’s family had already evacuated to Sussex and he was out that night with his lover in central London.

No. 14 Clapham Common Northside, which was rebuilt after the war, was subsequently split into apartments. Its top-floor two-bedroom flat – where Greene wrote many of his most famous novels – has just sold for £835,000 via website onthemarket.com

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oxing fans around the world were on the edge of their seats recently for the sensational WBA heavyweight title fight between Brit Anthony Joshua and Ukrainian Wladimir Klitschko.

The match at Wembley Stadium ended in the 11th round when Joshua knocked out his opponent with a left hook.

After the match Joshua returned to his mother’s home in North London, and was also soon back in the ring training for his next bouts.

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The house, which has seven bedrooms, a huge private back garden and a cinema, indoor swimming pool, gym and steam room, was rented by the boxer for £20,000 a week. More information from Knight Frank (020 7483 8353)

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A charming house offering a fabulous bright interior, open aspects and an exceptional roof garden.

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PRINCES GATE MEWS, LONDON, SW7 A stunning and immaculately presented mews house situated moments from South Kensington, Knightsbridge and Hyde Park. The house is beautifully designed and furnished to the highest standard with impeccable fixtures and fittings and comprises of three double bedrooms all with ensuite facilities, kitchen and dining room, a media room, a further shower room, utility room and cloakroom. EPC Rating: C. FURNISHED OR UNFURNSIHED

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ELM PARK ROAD, LONDON, SW3 An extraordinary family house with 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms on one of Chelsea’s most sought after streets. Having been comprehensively extended to approximately 3,886 square feet, this home has impressive reception space, a south facing patio, garage and off street parking. Of particular note is the elegant and substantial drawing room that has glorious proportions and beautiful hard wood floors, high ceilings and fantastic light. Superbly located equidistantly between the Kings and Fulham Roads, making it incredibly practical and convenient for the many local amenities. EPC Rating: D. FURNISHED OR UNFURNSIHED

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