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28 33 LUCKY STRIPE Fashion earns its stripes

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re you frazzled?

You probably are.

Everybody is. All of us, worrying about how busy we are, worrying about how stressed we are, worrying about how to cope with all the worry. None of us more thanRuby Wax, who invented the term, and whose own mental health struggles she has harnessed to create comedy – as well as to provide actual relief for fellow strugglers. American-born Wax has lived in Notting Hill for many years and she has been a famous tv face and a comedy writer for many years, and her honest and hilarious account of her own experience endears her to us all. She's on stage this month with her one woman show, Frazzled, based on her book A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled – and I was lucky to fit a quick chat with her into her busy schedule, where she talked breathlessly about neuroscience, Alan Rickman, family life, mental health and having a monk as a lodger. Read all about her on page 20. In addition, this issue is full of subjects as diverse as plywood, nightclub design, dressing rooms and dining on rooftops. Enjoy the start of summer. ◆

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MATERIAL WORLD – PLYWOOD AT THE V&A

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John Lennon by Lary Smart

LOOK SMART The first ever solo exhibition by 60s pop artist Larry Smart presents an overview of his work, including Hendrix and Lennon silkscreen prints, Sixties mandala paintings with associated light show; Marrakech landscapes and townscapes; English landscapes, Hokusai 'wave' topiary and more...

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GIFFORDS CIRCUS Fro m 2 9 Ju n e C hi s wi c k Ho u s e iffords Circus returns to West London G this month with a new baroqueinspired show, Any Port in a Storm.

Acts include a Cuban acrobatic troupe, a Russian gymnast Sergii Poliakov, an Italian juggler, a Spanish comedy duo, a Hungarian Csikos rider and a Ukranian flyer. u Conservatory Yard, Chiswick, W4; giffordscircus.com

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Fro m 2 2 Ju n e Well c o m e C o ll e c ti o n f you built a museum of nature in the 21st century, what would it look like?

I Re-making Nature is the second phase of Making Nature and is made up of items lent by members of the public. The idea is to create a snapshot of nature in modern life, and see what we can learn from it. u 183 Euston Road, NW1; wellcomecollection.org

F rom 3 0 Jun e The Shop at Bluebird

The Fashion Illustration Gallery’s Art Fair, returns to for a three-day event connecting art-lovers with the emerging talent and most established fashion illustrators today. Highlights include new and exclusive watercolours by Gill Button, a suite of prints by David Downton and a series of talks chaired by leaders in the field of fashion.

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ART & ANTIQUES FAIR Fro m 26 Ju n e O ly m p i a he Art & Antiques Fair returns in T what will be its historic 45th year.

With more diversity than ever, this year welcomes 160 dealers showcasing pieces from £100 to hundreds of thousands of pounds. u Olympia National, W14; olympia-art-antiques.com

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ENLIGHTENED PRINCESSES

O p e n s 2 2 Ju n e Ke ns i ng to n Pa l a c e ensington Palace's major new K exhibition explores the lives of three forgotten British Princesses. Caroline, Augusta and Charlotte married into the royal family during the immensely dynamic and exciting 18th Century. Discover how they fostered the Enlightenment from their position right at the heart of the British establishment. uKensington Gardens, W8; hrp.org.uk

IMPACT

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BALENCIAGA: SHAPING FASHION

One moment - positive or negative - can change everything. IMPACT, the latest collection from prolific artist, Enzina Fuschini highlights the recurring consequences these moments have on our lives. She uses artistic expression to infuse each oil on canvas piece with the complexity of a moment of impact in life.

O ngoi ng V&A

xplore the work of Cristóbal Balenciaga and his profound and continuing influence on modern fashion. With over 100 pieces crafted by ‘the master’ of couture, this exhibition marks 100 years since the opening of Balenciaga’s first fashion house in San Sebastian and the 80th anniversary of his famous fashion house in Paris. u Cromwell Road, SW7; vam.ac.uk

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HORSING AROUND Fro m 1 9 Ju n e O s b o rn e S t u di o G al le r y lie Lambert’s life has been consecrated to E The Horse; from gentleman jockey to bloodstock agent, racing correspondent and now full time equestrian painter. Lambert will be showcasing his latest collection

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Wax LYRICAL

Ruby Wax is frazzled. Who isn't? We catch up with her ahead of her new show that fuses comedy and mindfulness Interview Pendle Harte

PENDLE HARTE: How frazzled are you today, Ruby?

RUBY WAX: Not frazzled at all! I do have to write a book, but that’s a pleasure and it’s so interesting that it doesn’t feel like a job. It’s called How To Be Human and I’m writing it with a monk and a neuroscientist. It has all the answers.

work the muscle in your brain. Oxford University offers a master’s programme in Mindfuness and Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) so I thought there must be something to it. I only did it because they offered it at Oxford.

PH: Tell us about the show?

RW: It’s a comedy. You can give good information when you make people laugh. Bill Bryson does it and he’s my hero, dotting everything through with comedy. I go off piste a lot. The show isn’t about depression at all – you can’t keep on about the same thing. There are lots of kids in the audience – it isn’t old fans.

It’s a fantastically entertaining show that remains conversational as well as being funny and insightful. It’s your passport to saner living. I might not be sane myself but I do a pretty good imitation.

PH: That sounds promising. What are the answers?

RW: A lot of the book is their conversation. Part of our brain still functions as if it is hundreds of thousands of years ago and we haven’t yet learned to adjust our dials for the 21st century.

That's why we're frazzled.

PH: What is the definition of frazzled?

RW: We’re all frazzled. Everybody is. It’s not being stressed, it’s thinking about stress. It’s getting stressed about stress.

It’s thinking ‘why have I only got 15,000 friends on Facebook?’ and ‘why don’t I make enough money?’ We’re living in such a wired society and everybody feels that way. Even kids do.

PH: Your book Frazzled advises mindful methods. Do they work long term?

RW: You have to keep pumping it – it’s like going to the gym. You have to

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BEING FRAZZLED isn't

being stressed – it's getting stressed about stress

PH: Is it going well?

RW: So far it’s more popular than any of my other shows. I have hit the zeitgeist with the subject and it’s not a lecture – it’s funny. It’s totally scripted but I make it feel spontaneous, and then I let the audience talk and it really is spontaneous.

PH: Do you find it exhausting?

RW: No! Because I love it. I go out during the interval and talk to people – hearing

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I HATE COCKTAIL

parties and making SMALL TALK

– that's exhausting.

Doing the show isn't their stories will never drain me. I hate cocktail parties and talking to people about how successful they are and making small talk – that’s exhausting.

PH: When did you first notice you were funny?

RW: Alan Rickman told me when we were at the RSC. I wanted to be a classical actress and he told me it wouldn’t happen and that I should write some comedy instead. I knew at high school that I never got the good-looking boys and that being funny was my ammo. These days, at home, I’m not just funny – I’m an object of total ridiculousness.

PH: What does a normal day look like for you?

RW: There is no normal day. I do these eclectic jobs – this Saturday I’m teaching then doing a thing at parliament. I can work anywhere – I’ll get on a train and that’s my office.

Ruby Wax photographed by Steve Ullathorne

PH: What do you do to relax?

RW: Kayak. Sleep a lot. Travel to Cape Town.

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PH: What are you doing next?

RW: I hate that question. I mean, isn’t this enough? I’ll probably do a tour for the book. I’ll need the monk and the neuroscientist though – I’ve got the monk, he’s moved in with us actually. I call him my airfreshener. He’s hilarious. But he’s very in demand (his mother was in the Kumars) and he’s kind of a movie star monk. The neuroscientist is a teacher at Yale – he’s really good looking. ◆ Frazzled, a show based on Ruby Wax’s book A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled (Penguin, £6.99) is at the Leicester Square Theatre from 30 May to 24 June. rubywax.net

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MAKE AN IMPACT We talk inspiration, art and politics with Enzina Fuschini ahead of her new exhibition at 508 Art Gallery

I am not a feminist, but I can defend women’s rights. It can be very difficult dealing with men in general but we need them. I believe that conflict and confusion happen when the roles are interchanging.

What was your main source of inspiration for Impact?

The inspiration for IMPACT was born from the desire to understand and to express the turmoil of the various impacts we face day by day. This is a reality that cannot be denied. We have no choice other than just to embrace these events and the changes that occur, whether we like it or not. I wanted to stimulate our thinking about the continuous changes that take place around us when we are faced with these impacts.

When it comes to bespoke commissions, how do you maintain a balance between what the client wants and your own vision?

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How influenced are you by politics and human conditions?

We are living in a world that collides with various forces outside of our control. The political situation of our days - in fact reflects everything that has happened in the past. We need to read history and understand the facts before we can give our opinion and be worried by it. We also need to trust that no one is perfect, we... the world makes mistakes and every body is trying hard to bond in togetherness for a better future. I am not for war, but for forgiveness and peace. I personally care for the world’s affairs, however I have learned to keep going whatever happens. Yes I can feel worried; but I stay positive in encouraging and believing in others.

YES I CAN FEEL worried; BUT I STAY POSITIVE

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BELIEVING IN OTHERS

And how has this influenced the paintings for IMPACT? Impact is a result of this turmoil in which we are all affected by and involved in.

However we must stay focused and bring to humanity the best of our self.

Does feminism come into your work at all? And if so how?

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As an independent women, what kind of struggles have you encountered in getting to where you are now? And how have they influenced your work?

Professionally, I have found it difficult and very painful to reach where I am now. I have felt that because I am a woman artist, things were not as easy as they would have been if I were a man.

However, this has never put me off or stopped me believing in my principles. I have learned to stay patient, to humble myself and remain positive for opportunity. We all need to learn how to love the unlovable. My Christian faith has helped enormously and still does so. ◆

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Full scale cross section showing FPL prefabricated construction to be built for the exhibition. Demonstration house, 1937 © Courtesey of USDA Forest Products Lab

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PLY, PLY AGAIN The V&A’s new exhibition focuses on plywood's global impact.

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lywood is underrated.

Despite its versatility, strength and affordability, it’s often overlooked. It can be seen as cheap or unstable but in fact plywood has been used in the construction of everything from WWII aircraft to surfboards, and was an obvious choice of material for the moulding techniques developed in the 1930s as well as for new digital manufacture. The V&A’s new exhibition Plywood: Material of the Modern World seeks to show how this seemingly nondescript material has helped create the modern world.

Exhibition curator Christopher Wilk says: “Plywood is such a common, everyday material that most people barely notice when it is used. One could say that it has been hidden in plain sight.

Since Victorian times, it has been one of the most popular and versatile materials used in manufacturing, and by designers and architects. Today it is more popular than ever.”

Plywood explores the near-ubiquitous material’s global impact and history from the 1850s to the present day. The exhibition brings together significant new research with new acquisitions and objects that have never before been on public display. It will take visitors through plywood’s many reputational transformations; from a cheap product that was often hidden or maligned for its inferiority to solid timber, to the material prized by midcentury modernists and by today’s flourishing maker movement.

Fragments of layered board have been found in ancient Egyptian tombs, but it was the advent of mass production in the nineteenth century that saw plywood’s adaptability and potential fully exploited.

Used to construct everything from a tube to house an experimental elevated railway in 1867 New York to hatboxes, tea chests, surfboards and skateboards, plywood has been embraced by designers, architects and engineers; each successive generation finding ever-more innovative ways to shape, mould, cut and fix it.

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Patkau Architects, Ice skating shelters, Winnipeg, 2012 © Patkau Architects

Workman carrying a complete Deperdussin monocoque fuselage, Deperdussin factory, Paris, about 1912 © Musée de l’Air et2

Plywood is such a

COMMON, EVERYDAY MATERIAL that most people HARDLY NOTICE WHEN IT IS USED

Coupling objects drawn from the V&A’s world class furniture, design and architecture collections with significant loans from across the globe, highlights include early experiments in plywood, such as a 1908 book printed during Ernest Shackleton’s Nimrod expedition to Antarctica and bound with plywood covers; celebrated pieces by modernist designers such as Alvar Aalto, Marcel Breuer, Grete Jalk, Robin Day and Charles and Ray Eames; and striking examples of transport design such as 1917 moulded canoe, a 1960s British racing car

‘Edie Stool’, birch plywood, designed by David and Joni Steiner for Open Desk, London, 2013.

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with plywood chassis, and some of the first ever surf- and skateboards.

Interspersed throughout the displays are three important milestones in the evolution of plywood manufacture: the invention of the rotary veneer cutter in the early 19th century; the advent of moulding techniques that inspired the groundbreaking forms of 1930s modernism; and plywood’s recent dominance as a material for CNC-cutting and digital manufacture.

Ruth Wassermann, head of design at exhibition sponsor made.com said: “Plywood as a material has hidden depths. Created to have more strength and reliability than solid wood, its development as a mouldable material has changed furniture design immeasurably through the 20th century, and with current moods around provenance and honesty of material, has now come into its own for its decorative properties.

Plywood is integral to the soft wooden curves of Nordic design." ◆ P LY WO O D 15 July - 12 November 2017, Porter Gallery.

Admission is free

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Michael Michaud Jewellery captures the beauty and exquisite detail of nature using soft patinas on bronze cast from plants, leaves and flowers.

Michael Michaud Jewellery is renowned for its beauty and workmanship and is featured in the finest museums, galleries and speciality retailers internationally. Many collections are commissioned by leading museums such as The Victoria & Albert Museum, The Art Institute of Chicago, The National Gallery of Art and the Château de Versailles.

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LUXE REDUX Knitwear designer Madeleine Thompson was pushed up the style ranks in 2016 after her multicoloured cashmere knit was spotted on countless fashion influencers.

For the new season Thompson has offered an homage to ’70s styling with retro sports kit-inspired motifs and rainbow stripes. Is it too early for a Christmas wish list? harveynichols.com

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BRITISH DESIGNERS TO WATCH MOLLY GODDARD Molly Goddard made waves in the fashion industry with her first collection which established a penchant for tulle. The designer has gone on to dress model Agyness Deyn for her wedding day and was last year awarded the accolade of emerging talent at the British Fashion Awards.

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ALICE ARCHER Worn by the likes of Suzy Menkes and Pandora Sykes, Alice Archer’s distinctive embroidery has captured the current fascination for all things artisanal. Growing up in the Surrey, Archer went on to make the rounds of London’s top art schools before moving to Antwerp to work as an embroidery designer for Dries van Noten. alicearcher.co.uk

◆ FAUSTINE STEINMETZ Nominated for the Emerging Womenswear Designer Award at the 2015 fashion awards, Faustine Steinmetz is known for her love of craftsmanship and traditional techniques.

With her collections often straying into the surreal, the St Martins graduate embraces elements of deconstruction and tactility.

Fabric and its composition becomes an object of manipulation. faustinesteinmetz.com

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◆ ISA ARFEN “Isa Arfen is about a real woman dressing for her real life”, explains womenswear designer Serafina Sama. It’s a sentiment that is reflected in the brand’s off-beat feminine designs, which count Alexa Chung as a fan. Gaining experience at a number of high profile fashion houses including Marni, Lanvin, Marc Jacobs and Chloe - Sama went on to launch her first collection for SS13. Watch this space.

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Maje

To celebrate the first anniversary of The M Bag, French fashion label Maje have expanded their range with the introduction of the M Walk.

Coming in a range of fabrics, including suede and leather, the M Walk is the perfect bohemian new season accessory. The ideal accompaniment to SS17's summer-in-the-city floral midi dress. uk.maje.com

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Alexandra Miro swimwear

Creative director and fashion influencer Alexandra Miro has unveiled her debut fashion line of luxury swim and resort wear for spring 2017. Each piece is designed with a different body shape in mind and is available in classic black, white and red. We’ve fallen in love with the Tatiana swimsuit with its stylish cutout and Hollywood golden age glamour; £189. alexandramiro.com

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SUMMER JACKETS ACNE STUDIOS

Mock suede jacket £1,300; mytheresa.com

CRUSTACEAN CHIC KG Ku r t G e i ge r

Since Gucci unleashed their cult furry loafers in 2015, slipper shoes have been big news on the style scene. Coming in cream and city-smart navy, Kurt Geiger’s whimsical lobster-embellished slip-ons are perfect for your summer break. They'll look just as chic worn with a floaty maxi as they would with a pair of raw hem denim cut-offs; £130. kurtgeiger.com

T BY ALEXANDER WANG

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Frilled embroidery denim jacket £69; stories.com

SCARLET WOMAN Next

Every now and then the high street throws up a winning look that fashion insiders go wild for. This season Next’s peasant blouse is one such item. With its intricate, aztec-inspired embroidery and on-trend volumous sleeves, this high street hero gives the designer interpretations a run for their money; £40. next.co.uk

ISABEL MARANT

Kelis double-breasted donegal jacket £575; matchesfashion.com

ZARA

Embroidered jacket £49.99; zara.com

THROWBACK BAGS Furla

To celebrate its 90th anniversary Furla has launched an exclusive capsule collection, showcasing the evolution of style throughout the years. Using the brand’s iconic Metropolis mini bag, the collection features nine styles, each with interchangeable front panels.

From the rock n’ roll ‘50s to the punk ‘80s - the question is, which one will you choose? £145. eu.furla.com

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TOPSHOP

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MONIES Striped earrings £171.15; farfetch.com

ZARA Striped skirt with frill Details £49.99; zara.com

PAUL SMITH Multicolor striped sunny espadrilles £150; ssense.com GUL HURGEL Chevron-striped linen dress £643; matchesfashion.com ETRO Asymmetric striped silk wrap dress £1,300; net-a-porter.com

ROSIE ASSOULIN Side knot striped trousers £1,227; farfetch.com MONSE Striped dress £1,339.49; shopbop.com

GUCCI Dionysus large leather shoulder bag £2,385; harveynichols.com

MONSE SS17

MARY KATRANTZOU Striped silk blouse £775; mytheresa.com

SELF-PORTRAIT One-shoulder striped cotton shirt £240; matchesfashion.com

EARN YOUR STRIPES It’s official: linear is the look of the season B y J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

FENDI Striped pumps £625; farfetch.com

NO. 21 Knotted striped satin sandals £375; net-a-porter.com

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MANGO Striped blouse £25.99; mango.com

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own a quiet road lined with highend home stores and restaurants, Spa Illuminata sits behind a traditional, pharmacy-like facade.

An unassuming pair of double doors at the back of the small boutique leads into the spa, which is a labyrinthine space kitted out with decadent, Roman villa-like decor. It is surprisingly spacious, complete with steam, treatment and relaxation room and ‘temple of relaxation’.

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The next step is microdermabrasion, a method of deep exfoliation that refines the skin using special medical grade polished crystals. This was followed by a high tech trio of radio frequency, electromesotherapy (yes, that’s a thing) and LED light therapy paired with a collagen mask. All non-invasive and non-painful. The final section constituted a relaxing facial massage to boost blood flow and increase radiance. In all, it's the perfect escapism in the centre of bustling London. ◆ 63 South Audley Street, W1K 2QS spailluminata.com

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Strobe Lighting L abel.m

Official haircare product of London Fashion Week, label.m’s Highlighting Toners are an industry first. Inspired by the make-up strobing trend, these four unique sprays deliver non-permanent colour - covering blonde, brunette, red and blue - that can highlight, shape and completely transform your locks. Experiment, build and blend for runway-ready hair; £10.95 each. labelm.com

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PICK DAILY SHEILD Elemis

Elemis’ cult marine cream has been given a supercharged makeover this year with the addition of SPF 30. Still harnessing all of the anti-ageing algae powers of the best-selling original, the revamped version also offers potent multi-defences against the harmful effects of the UV spectrum.

In other words, an anti-ageing double whammy; £82. elemis.com

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GLYCOLIC ACID BEAUTY BUYS ECO COSMETICS Kewekõ S kincare

Committed to creating sustainable organic skin care, Kewekõ is the new ethical beauty brand on the block.

This eco-friendly skincare line comes in elegant packaging designed to have minimal environmental impact.

We love the gentle cleanser, which is enriched with sweet almond oil and lavender oil - perfect for your prebedtime ritual. keweko.com

VIVA ITALIA Acqua di Parma

Two new additions to Acqua di Parma's unisex Ingredients collection are Colonia Mirro – inspired by ancient journeys through the Orient – and Colonia Ebano – inspired by the scent of ebony and cabinet making in Milan.

Both are luxurious fragrances that are bound to captivate. acquadiparma.com

FACE FIRST Grace Belgravia, London’s leading health, wellbeing and lifestyle club for women, has announced the opening of The Peel Boutique, the UK’s first doctor-developed peel bar. Holistic aesthetic doctor, Dr Rabia Malik, will offer a niche edit of three express, non-toxic and medical-grade peels, all in the comfort of Grace Belgravia’s stunning spa. £75 for 20 minutes. gracebelgravia.com

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PETER THOMAS Roth Glycolic Acid 10% Moisturiser 63ml £33.00; cultbeauty.co.uk

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Taylor. ‘So, my trick is to blot hair with a microfiber towel, brush and tousle hair when damp, and for extra lift, simply tip your head upside-down and rub roots only – avoiding frizz-prone mid-lengths.’

If you are fighting frizz as vehemently as you are fighting the world’s wildlife issues, it could pay to look for alternatives to palm oil in your smoothing products. Flip over a bottle of conditioner and beauty’s environmental enemy number one, palm oil (the insatiable demand for which is having a devastating impact on orangutans, tigers, elephants in South East Asia) could be lurking. And be warned: palm oil is labelled in many guises: SLS, glycerin, etyl palmitate and palmate for example. L’Oreal for one has

OVERHEARD AT HARI’S If you want a new face of make-up to match your new hair, get a ticket to Covent Garden. Dubbed London’s beauty Mecca, there are now 37 skincare and colour boutiques – including Armani’s Box and Bobbi Brown’s Studio, Chanel, Aesop and Charlotte Tilbury, waiting to refresh your look.

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AIR DRYING: THE HOT AND HEALTHY TREND Do your hair a healthy favour and avoid heat, just as the most fashionable now do with their cool and natural approach to drying our lengths. As seen at New York Fashion Week, ‘the idea is to keep hair looking natural and product-free,’ advises Hari’s creative director, Craig

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Wine recommendations for the month

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

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

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2015 BERRY BROS. & RUDD Australian Shiraz by Elderton Barossa Shiraz is all about texture: smooth, chocolaterich liquid that glides across the palate. This is a prime example of the style but incorporates an added lift of crunchy red fruit, bringing a welcome freshness to this very drinkable wine.

2016 FLYSCH TXAKOLINA Bodega Gorosti, Getariako Txakolina, Spain Flysch takes its name from a sedimentary rock formation found along the coast just from Bodega Gorosti, a small (4.5 hectares), family-owned winery. It is made from 100 percent Hondarribi Zuri, grown on pergola-trained vines.

2015 CH. GOUBAU Bordeaux, France (12.5%) A blend of 80 percent Merlot, 20 percent Cabernet Franc from the appellation of Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux. The château’s rosé wine is certified organic and has real personality: bone dry and savoury, with ample structure to stand up to whatever’s on the barbecue this summer.

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Jusu

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

Looking to get on the healthy bandwagon before your summer holiday? Then Japanese inspired eatery and juice bar Jusu on Westbourne Grove will satiate your appetite and help you stay in shape.

147-149 Westbourne Grove, W11 jusubrothers.com

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TEETOTAL TIPPLES Seedlip

Solving the problem of what to drink when you’re not drinking is Seedlip, the world’s first non-alcoholic spirit. A delicious blend of botanicals, it's best enjoyed with tonic and a slice of lemon and can be found in some of London's coolest bars. seedlipdrinks.com

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SHARING PLATES Obica

You may recognise Obica from the latest Chef’s Table series on Netflix. One of Italy’s most-loved chefs, Alessandro Borghese has just joined the restaurant to create a new menu designed to share.

96 Draycott Avenue, SW3 obica.com

BRUNCHES Catch up in style with our selection of favourite places to brunch in your area…

Wo r d s C H A R L O T T E J O H N S T O N E

01 THE IVY CHELSEA GARDEN, CHELSEA With more foliage than a Christian Lacroix print, The Ivy Chelsea Garden is one of the prettiest 'botanical' brunch spots in London. Come here for an extensive three-course brunch under the canopy.

195 -197 King's Road, SW3 theivychelseagarden.com

02 THE BOTANIST, CHELSEA This stylish brasserie offers firm faves like eggs Royale to something a little different such as soft shell crab ‘Benedict’ with jalapeño.

7 Sloane Square, SW1W thebotanistlondon.com

LUNCH OASIS The Garden at Blakes

Iconic boutique hotel Blakes has commissioned British designer Matthew Williamson to redesign their courtyard garden into a lush oasis. The resulting space is the perfect backdrop for a lazy Mediterranean style lunch.

33 Roland Gardens, SW7 blakeshotel.com

03 GOODE & WRIGHT, NOTTING HILL Goode & Wright is a quirky independent bistro and wine bar on the iconic Portobello Road. With a menu championing eggs, it’s one of Notting Hill's most cracking brunch spots.

271 Portobello Road, W11 goodeandwright.co.uk

04 MURIEL'S KITCHEN, KENSINGTON

AWARD-WINNING FOOD

From homemade cakes and pastries and British classics, to signature dishes and healthy assortments (coconut and chia seed bowl with quinoa anyone?), Muriel's Kitchen is not to be missed.

1-3 Pelham Street, SW7 murielskitchen.co.uk

The Malthouse Fulham

If you haven’t yet been to The Malthouse in Fulham, we’ve found the perfect excuse. They’ve just been named Best Independent Casual Dining Pub of the Year, so you can expect pub grub of the highest calibre.

17 Vanston Place, SW6 malthousefulham.co.uk

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05 BALAN'S SOHO SOCIETY, KENSINGTON Balan’s Soho Society brings the bohemian spirit to London where normal rules don’t apply. So it's no surprise that the restaurant is a firm go-to for a mate date over smashed avo with a twist. When your High Society Eggs Benedict comes with lobster, you start to see why.

187 Kensington High Street, W8 balans.co.uk

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PAT T Y & BUN Notting Hill Gate Wo r d s p e n d l e h a r t e

urgers don’t get any better – or more serious – than at Patty & Bun. This isn't the nostalgic type of burger place, not the ironic kind. Decorwise, the new outpost on Pembridge Road is about as far from the shiny 1950s diner as you can get. This is a dimly lit urban space, all exposed brick walls, neon lights and bare industrial minimalism.

There are a few booths at the front and a large long table for sharing at the back, where we sit. Burgers, shakes and cocktails are on offer, and each P&B outpost (there are nine in London) has a different menu. Our burgers arrive wrapped in paper, entirely liberated of crockery and cutlery.

'Filthy' screams a neon sign. 'Pink 'n Julcy' announces another one. These burgers are not for the squeamish – my Jose Jose chilli burger is oozing with chilli Sobrassada relish, smoky mayo and pickled onions, while the Smoky Robinson burger boasts 'mounds of caramelised onions' and bacon as well as the famed patty that lives up to its pink 'n juicy promise. The award for most truly decadent dish goes to chips with roast chicken mayo and chicken skin salt, a sort of extreme Chips Plus, rivalled only in extremity by a dessert of an outsize donut with vanilla ice cream. Don't expect to improve your cholesterol levels here, but everything from the P&B kitchen is a definite crowd-pleaser. 

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Bibendum

Bibendum is back with a bang, thanks to Claude Bosi Wo r d s H a n n a h H o p k i n s

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aving held two Michelin stars at his restaurant Hibiscus, which he closed in 2016, Claude Bosi has taken the helm at Bibendum and he's a man fit for the tricky task of attracting new foodies while keeping the restaurant’s long-standing customers happy.

On our visit we’re in good company.

Scottish chef Tom Kitchin and Masterchef regular Monica Galetti are both in attendance, sampling the new dishes.

The upstairs dining room is striking with dramatic, floor-to-ceiling stained glass windows of the Michelin Man, Conran chairs in muted blues and a buzzing open kitchen. We start snapping photos immediately.

The menu is, in Bosi’s words, ‘unashamedly fine dining’ but it has lighthearted flair. We’re treated to a veritable feast of amuse bouches, from crispy chicken skin with mustard mayo dip to teeny tiny

foie gras ice creams and doughy cheese balls. There are so many culinary delights to sample we momentarily forget we haven’t even cracked on to the starters.

When they do arrive we have Cornish crab with elderflower jelly and vegetable dumpling with prawn consommé. Both are light and fragrant, ideal ahead of heavier mains of Peranakan black leg chicken breast with Ayam Sioh sauce and Cornish turbot with Grenobloise sauce. Dessert is the real spectacle, though. We love wild strawberry vacherin with balsamic glaze and sweet olive oil millefeuille with vanilla and mango ripple. We also recommend chocolate soufflé, topped with an inevitable imprint of the Michelin Man, and served with basil ice cream.

With its stellar service, exceptional wine list and a praised French chef at the helm, it’s a welcome rebirth for this SW3 staple.  C L AU D E B O S I AT B I B E N D U M Michelin House, 81 Fulham Road, SW3; 020 7581 5817, bibendum.co.uk

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PAT T Y & B U N 14 Pembridge Road, W11 pattyandbun.co.uk

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Inspired by vibrant Cuba, Brixton Beach Havana transports guests to a lush and colourful paradise. Imagine a sun-kissed beach and palms swaying lazily in the breeze. All against a soundtrack of Cuban jazz and rolling waves.

With a freshly made mojito in hand, you'll forget you're in the heart of Brixton Market. ◆ Pope's Road, SW9; brixtonrooftop.com

2 . AV I A R Y R O O F T O P T E R RAC E Aviary is London’s latest rooftop hotspot, standing ten floors above Finsbury Square. It offers breathtaking views of the capital’s iconic skyline, sensational cocktails and renowned DJs. Head here for Café Del Mar vibes. ◆ 22-25 Finsbury Square, EC2A; aviarylondon.com

3 . P ROU D CA M D E N ROOFTOP GARDENS Enjoy the very best of British summertime in an idyllic, quintessentially English Garden.

The roof terrace at Proud Camden has been transformed with full decking, a beautiful rockery and striking water feature. While away a hazy afternoon with some of the best acoustic live acts in the capital. Then dine from one of London’s most popular pop-ups, Burger Bear. ◆ Chalk Farm Road, NW1; proudcamden.com

4. PERGOLA PA D D I N G T O N C E N T R A L

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This summer, Paddington becomes home to Pergola Paddington Central, the sister site to White City’s much-loved Pergola on the Roof.

This will be west London’s largest alfresco drinking and dining destination with a seating area fitting 850 guests. Set over two floors, the venue fuses contemporary urban-design with lush green landscaping. Food comes courtesy of Patty & Bun, Mamalan, DF/Mexico and more. ◆ 5 Kingdon Street, W2; pergolaontheroof.com

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5. GOLDEN BEE

This popular East London hangout has launched a new split-level rooftop terrace.

Long been the destination for sun-worshippers, it now features a luxurious VIP section and new U-shaped bar. The new mezzanine area has its own bar and can be exclusively hired on any night of the week. The space will additionally house one of the the capital's most impressive cinemas. Golden Bee has a tie-in with Universal Pictures so they can screen new releases as well as cult classics. ◆ Singer Street, EC1V; goldenbee.co.uk

6. SKYLIGHT

Skylight is one of London's most imaginative new summer rooftops. Themed around a British urban lawn club, the place combines boules with beverages. Also on offer are multiple bars, three croquet lawns, street food stalls and some of the capital's best views. ◆ Tobacco Quay, Pennington Street, E1W; skylightlondon.com

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7. T H E R O O F D E C K B A R & R E S TAU R A N T AT SELFRIDGES Inspired by the cool Californian lifestyle, Roof Deck brings a taste of the American West Coast to the heart of Oxford Street. Perched upon Selfridges’ iconic rooftop, it offers the perfect, carefree Cali hideaway this spring and summer. On balmy evenings, enjoy the terrace with relaxed seating and views of London’s beautiful skyline. Or hideaway in the exclusive cabana, sheltered with drapes and decorated with twinkling lights. ◆ Selfridges, 400 Oxford Street, W1A; selfridges.com

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8. SISU

The team behind last year’s #NotchLDN are again serving up some of the best rooftop vibes in town. Sisu is a utilitarian nature reserve where you can escape the city in Scandinavianinspired surrounds. Expect self-dispense cocktails and a greenhouse dining space, the RetrEat. ◆ 535 Oxford Street, W1C; sisuboutique.com

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Supper Club

SUPERSTARS Laura Jackson and Alice Levine’s cookbook offers advice and recipes from their supper club.

Absolutely steals their secrets...

Interview Hannah Hopkins

HANNAH HOPKINS: How did you meet and start your supper clubs?

JACKSON & LEVINE: We met at a jumble sale that our friend Gemma Cairney was running for Oxfam, she asked us each to run a stall. We kept finding things we thought the other would like - there were some dungarees and a cat blouse if memory serves us right. We started chatting about food on our break and decided to meet up and have lunch. We then cooked up the idea of starting a supper club.

HH: What’s the ethos behind your cookbook Round to Ours?

J&L: We have been running supper clubs together for four years. Along the way we have learnt loads of great little cheats for cooking for big numbers, and setting the mood when people come over - so we thought we would get them all down in one place. It’s part cookbook, part interiors book, part directory for great finds. We want people to turn to it in times of entertaining need!

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HH: How did you decide which recipes would go in the book?

J&L: We wanted the book to inspire people to get their friends over - so that meant everything had to be impressive but easy to put together. The book is full of menus that we have cooked for loved ones, that have gone down well. Great all-rounders, that can become part of your repertoire.

HH: What’s your favourite aspect of having people over for dinner?

J&L: We love having a busy, bustling kitchen table, with all our favourite people around it, the more the merrier.

The best dinners start early and end late - everyone staying well into the night is a good sign. Being at the heart of the action as the person making the food has always been a thrill for us both.

HH: Which are some of your favourite go-to dishes for groups?

J&L: A piece of slow-cooked meat is always an amazing crowd pleaser - think

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lamb shoulder done low and slow. Serve with some dauphinoise which tastes even better if you prepare in the night before.

Then just do some simple seasonal greens with lemon and black pepper.

HH: Your supper clubs look so beautiful.

What are your tips for throwing the perfect dinner party?

J&L: If you are going to the trouble of cooking a lovely meal for friends, it’s worth putting that final bit of effort in to present it in a beautiful way. We are all about the small details - some lovely

We want PEOPLE to turn to THIS BOOK in times of ENTERTAINING need

HH: What’s a good idea for a welcome drink?

J&L: We have been making something called “rocket fuel” since the early days

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plants or flowers for the table (we get inspiration on Instagram from our florist friends @wormlondon). Pick up some large sharing platters and plates in the charity shop so you can serve some dishes banquet-style in the middle of the table and take time to think about the lighting - it makes such a difference.

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FOOD & DRINK / Q & A HH: There’s a real new tribe of young, stylish female foodies out there right now. How do you stand out from the crowd?

J&L: We are friends with loads of the female foodies. We saw Anna Jones today and Rosie Birkett is a great pal who we always call up for great ideas and dog walks on the Marshes. We all get together for lunches and dinners. Elly Pear comes over to visit from Bristol, Clare Lattin from Duck Soup and Claire Ptak from Violet’s bring a dish too. We also host the Young British Foodie Awards because Lily Vanilli is a friend of ours. So for us it’s not about standing out from the crowd it’s trying to be an even bigger part of it.

- it’s a very simple recipe; gin, prosecco, elderflower cordial and a slice of cucumber or grapefruit. It’s definitely an ice breaker.

HH: What would be on your playlist?

J&L: We always play tracks on the record player and encourage guests to pick up a classic in the charity shop that they can put on. Northern Soul seem to go down well so we raid Jon [Laura’s boyfriend’s] collection.

HH: How does your dynamic together work in the kitchen?

J&L: Laura is a Tasmanian devil - so much energy and a mean list maker.

Alice likes the washing up! So in many ways a perfect combination.

For US it's not about STANDING OUT from the CROWD, it's being a BIGGER PART of it

HH: As broadcasters you’re both used to interviewing celebrities – who is the best person you’ve interviewed?

LAURA JACKSON: Snoop Dog, he wouldn’t stop talking about the Queen.

ALICE LEVINE: I played Hungry Hippos with Quentin Tarantino, he’d never heard of it so took it home with him.

HH: What do you do to unwind?

J&L: Cook! Seriously we find a leisurely stint in the kitchen with the radio on to be a lovely way to de-stress. Either that or watching rubbish TV. HH: Finally, where are your favourite places to eat in London?

LJ: Morito - the Exmouth Market tapas bar and restaurant has always been a favourite, as is Rochelle Canteen - hidden in a garden, behind the wall of a Victorian school.

AL: Duck Soup is ideal for a chilled, midweek dinner. Padella - we have always loved Tim’s restaurant Trullo, so when they opened this little sister pasta joint, we were over the moon. Try the pici, it’s phenomenal. And also Campania & Jones.

We have both lived in the East End for many years, and we still love a trip to Columbia Road. Summer nights on that patch of cobbles is divine. ◆

Round to Ours by Jackson&Levine is published by Quadrille on 18 May, £25

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VILLAGE PEOPLE Notting Hill's businesses ovver a diverse range of products and services.

Here are some highlights from the area

A-LIST EDUCATION Founded by Ivy League graduates in 2005, A-List Education provides bespoke preparation packages for UK-based students applying to US universities. Let A-List experts take the stress out of the process as they guide you every step of the way from exam tuition to visiting your dream campus.

167-169 Kensington High Street, 2nd Floor, W8 6SH 020 3004 8101 alisteducation.co.uk

TAYLOR TAYLOR LONDON Take a seat at the complimentary cocktail bar or relax in the subterranean golden washrooms before meeting the hair styling team who are recognised amongst the top creative talents in the UK. Famous for bringing their international experience with celebrities, catwalk and magazines back to their London clients this salon has a truly modern and relaxed approach to unisex hairdressing.

309 Portobello Road, W10 5TD 020 8960 8569 taylortaylorlondon.com

HARI'S SALON

JIMMIE MARTIN

With over 35 years as one of London’s most renowned hair and beauty destinations, Hari's is famed for its team of highly-skilled and friendly professionals. Known for their luxury and express styling and colouring services, including the innovative Bun, Pony and Feather bars, HARI’s salons can be found on Kings Road, Brompton Road, Parsons Green and Notting Hill.

41 Ledbury Road, W11 020 7349 8722; harissalon.com

Jimmie Martin brings the style, luxury and elegance of the fashion world in to our homes with these life-size mannequin lamps.

Commission with your own specifications for that extra personal touch. These statement pieces would be a talking point in any space.

View their entire collection at jimmiemartin.com 020 7938 1852

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TOM FOOLERY

GOODE & WRIGHT

The warmer weather calls for a style update with fine and fashionable jewellery to complement your summer wardrobe. Tomfoolery has an exclusive range of contemporary jewellery to see you from warm, sunny days through to balmy summer evenings. The new Metier collection, made from 9ct gold and luxurious precious stones is not to be missed. tomfoolerylondon.co.uk

In the centre of Notting Hill, on the iconic Portobello Road, Goode & Wright is a quirky alternative and independent little neighbourhood Bistro and Wine Bar. Serving creative casual food from lunch to dinner and weekend brunch. On a Sunday they serve their famous Bottomless Sunday Roast with a delicious selection of meaty roasts, accompanied with all the usual trimmings you can be sure to walk out of here with a satisfied smile!

020 7727 5552 goodeandwright.co.uk

URBAN MEADOW Urban Meadow is proud to serve great fresh food in a fantastic location. Located near Kensington Gardens and opposite Hyde Park, this is an all-day dining venue open for stylish farmhouse fare. The spacious patio area provides the perfect calming environment to relax while dining alfresco. They also offer a grab and go service of wonderful fresh food and drink.

150 Bayswater Road, W2; 020 7792 7066 urbanmeadowcafe.com

WESTWAY SPORTS & FITNESS Climb, hit, kick and lift at Westway Sports & Fitness. With 13.5m high climbing walls, eight indoor tennis courts, eight synthetic grass football pitches and a gym complete with classes, sauna and free weights, there’s plenty to help you get fitter and stronger, faster.

There are lots of activities for kids too.

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OFF THE WALL The new collection from Galerie Wallcoverings features distressed damasks, ornate mehndi patterns and ikat designs that combine to reinvent traditional global patterns, providing the perfect backdrop to display any treasures collected during your travels around the world. galeriehome.co.uk

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10 of the best

green pieces

Ideas, designs and styles for your home

HABITAT

Bullseye embroidered round cushion, £40 habitat.co.uk

Wo r d s p e n d l e h a r t e

JOHN LEWIS

Felt storage bucket, £18 johnlewis.com

MUUTO

Grain pendant, £99 rume.co.uk

NEPTUNE

Winsford china, from £11 neptune.com

Art of glass HABITAT

Maui oak longer, £70 habitat.co.uk

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Zara Home British contemporary artist Simon Costin has collaborated with Zara Home on a series of images promoting the SS17 collection, and taking inspiration from a series of 18th century engravings, he used models to display glassware and textile pieces. zarahome.com

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ROSS & BROWN

CHINA LIGHT

Jeremy Cole Cole's floral-inspired bone china pieces explore the relationship between ceramics and light. These hand-made Chrysalis pendants are individually signed artist's originals, with prices starting at £3,000. jeremycole.net

Botanic print, £78 rossandbrownhome.co.uk

HIDE AND SEEK

HUTSLY

Raj Tent Club French wrought iron pieces make a garden feel stylish in a slightly colonial way. Create an outdoor room with these and other pieces from the Raj Tent Club's beautiful selection. rajtent.com

Gatsby drinks cabinet, £660 hutsly.com

HUTSLY

Paper lampshade, £36 hutsly.com

JAZZ SHAPES

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Nina Kullberg Swedish designer Nina Kullberg has collaborated with London-based award-winning artist Hormazd Narielwalla to produce two limitededition cushions based on his artwork, titled Jazz. The pieces are named New York and Chicago. £67.95, ninakullberg.com

STHAL

Arabesque bowls, £8-£100 ospreylondon.com

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SHOWER SONG

Grohe and Philips This clever, 100% waterproof shower speaker attaches to the shower rail and pairs seamlessly with any bluetooth device to bring you music, podcasts and radio shows while you wash. It comes with a stylish charging base and is totally portable too. £60, grohe.com/.uk

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WILD & WOLF Illuminated globe light, £90 johnlewis.com

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ECCENTRICS The interior for Albert’s Club in South Kensington combines quirky art with traditional looks. Absolutely has a tour Wo r d s E v e H e r b e r t

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lbert’s Club, Kensington and Chelsea’s first private members' club of its kind, has a new look.

Designed and executed by interior design extraordinaire Jesse Burgess, from House 91, in just nine weeks, it features eccentric art reflective of Albert’s energetic atmosphere, bold prints lining the walls courtesy of Colefax & Fowler and subtle nods to the Kensington royal quarters.

The site of Albert’s has taken on a variety of forms in the past, yet no one has previously achieved décor to rival the old-world glamour that Albert’s Club recreates.

The club’s Old Brompton Road location, known as Albertropolis, was the stomping ground of Prince Albert at the height of Victoria’s reign and the interiors echo the splendour of the Kensington Hotel and the V&A museum. Alongside nods to more traditional styles, including blue velvet and mahogany wood in the dining room and a Balmoral tartan-lined staircase, Burgess has incorporated a contemporary touch with LED lights set into the club ceiling and unusual golden giraffe and antelope fabrics. Alongside

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HERMES PILLS This art piece from Desire Obtain Cherish is part of the Designer Drug Set.

IN THE MIX It’s not only about style at Albert’s. The cocktails are excellent too.

A distinctive

COLEFAX & FOWLER print CREATES A BACKDROP for the new social MEDIA CRAZE

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this, the curation of an impressive art collection compliments the interiors, contributing of traditional pieces by Picasso, to vibrant prints by Norman Parkinson (grandfather of club owner Jake Parkinson-Smith) and street art by Mr Brainwash, Black Le Rat and HiJack.

Character and charm are in abundance as Colefax & Fowler line the walls with their distinctive print, acting as the perfect backdrop for the new social media craze #albertsbathroomselfie.

The Whisky Bar and entrance walkway presented themselves to Burgess as a perfect opportunity to again tap into Colefax & Fowler’s offering; a seamless complement to the tartan print stairwell guiding guests to the Blue Room.

Albert’s opened their doors to members and guests last year, hosted by four of

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the biggest names from London’s most prestigious nightclubs: Jake ParkinsonSmith, Carlo Carello, Piers Adam and Fraser Carruthers. ◆ albertsclub.com

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BATHROOMS SHOULD BE ALLOWED to have

personality in their own right WITHOUT BEING GARISH

Tile counsel Designer Laura Marino on beautiful bathrooms from Devon&Devon Wo r d s E v e H e r b e r t

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einster Square is a Grade II listed architectural gem in which numbers 7-12 have been completely renovated by Alchemi Group and their design arm, Studio L. Together with architects TateHindle, Alchemi/Studio L have sympathetically restored these quintessential Notting Hill terraces to create a collection of apartments and townhouses finished to the highest standards.

As part of the premium specifications, the design team at Studio L, led by Laura Marino, chose a series of Devon&Devon pieces to ensure the beauty and quality

of the bathroom furnishings. A familyowned company that is ‘Created in Florence, Inspired by the World’ Devon&Devon draws inspiration from a rich variety of classic pieces, reinterpreting their timeless elegance for contemporary living.

To set the tone and remain in keeping with the architecture, designs include impressive freestanding tubs and statement vanity units and consoles. The design concept is a modern take on the Victorian era, inspired by the original buildings and the lively neighbourhood.

Marino explains: “Before I began, I had an instinct on how I wanted it to look and feel because I live in the area and am very attached to it. I felt there was no need to

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play it too safe or bland in the heart of such a creative and vibrant neighborhood, especially as the Victorians themselves were keen on the kind of character, flavour and colour we wanted to bring.”

She continues: “I wanted a look that was timelessly classic. Something that wouldn’t date. Also, I like to be a bit more daring with bathrooms – they’re like little jewel boxes and should be allowed to have personality in their own right without being garish.”

Accordingly, the luxurious en-suite master bathrooms feature signature creations such as the Admiral bath and the Regent double vanity, or the Regal bath and Season vanity, while further bathrooms have typically original pieces such as the Wide Blues console, or a touch of Art Deco style in the form of the Jet Set vanity and best-selling Celine bath. While tiles in certain shower rooms include selections from the Devon&Devon Soho and Simply ranges.

Laura concludes: “I’m over the moon about how the project, but especially how the bathrooms turned out. We have created a bespoke product on a mass scale and we feel the Devon&Devon products suit the development perfectly.

So much so we have continued using them for our neighbouring development in number 13-19 Leinster Square.” ◆

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DRESS UP

A walk-in wardrobe is many people’s dream.

Absolutely talks to the experts at McCarron & Co about planning the perfect dressing room Wo r d s E v e H e r b e r t

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ABSOLUTELY: What are the advantages of having a dressing room?

McCARRON & CO: One of the main advantages of having a dressing room is the space that it provides, allowing you to have your clothes, shoes and accessories in a dedicated area rather than trying to contain all of these within a bedroom.

This also means that by having a specific room for these items the bedroom can remain decluttered and become a more calming space. Having a dedicated dressing room generally affords you a greater amount of storage so that every item has its place allowing the client to be more organised. Also, as the room’s sole purpose is that of being a dressing room you can tailor the room specifically for the individual or couple using it. Certainly having a dressing room can provide a sense of luxury, and for us as designers it can provide us with the opportunity to be very creative with the layout and tailor it personally to the client’s needs.

ABS: Is it a good idea to share one or should you have one to yourself?

McC&C: This really comes down to a question of space. In an ideal world, most clients want to have their own but this isn’t always possible. If the clients are able to have one each then we can tailor it to meet their individual needs. This can then lead to these rooms being the most personal spaces in the home, tailoring the furniture and finishes to the individual.

We can keep similar themes across both dressing rooms but having your own one does allow for more self-expression which you may not have in the more sociable, open rooms in the home.

Individuals will also differ in terms of how

they like their clothing and accessories to be displayed which can ultimately lead to very different designs between the two dressing rooms. The beauty of having two dressing rooms is that each layout can be designed without compromise.

ABS: How should we go about arranging clothes?

McC&C: Every client is different, and we would ask a fair few questions to ascertain how they would like to store their clothes and accessories, how they would like to use the space, which items they need regular access to and which items will potentially be stored. Further questions may relate to aspects such as do they need lots of hanging, would they prefer more shelving, what height do they want their hanging rails to be, do they want fixed shelves for shoes or have them hidden away? Some clients prefer to have their clothes arranged by colour, others by style or purpose, so once we understand this, we can help with the solution that meets their requirements

Some people LIKE TO

HAVE THEIR CLOTHES ARRANGED by colour; others ACCORDING TO STYLE OR PURPOSE

ABS: How can you create the maximum storage out of a limited space?

McC&C: Working with a bespoke furniture company means that you can utilise every available millimetre. It is very important to consider the depth of the wardrobes as consideration needs to be made for wider garments such as jackets and suits that require more internal space so that doors shut without touching the clothing.

Recently we transformed a partition wall into a stunning floor-to-ceiling wardrobe which included a secret door through to the en-suite. This provided the maximum storage space available in a very stylish manner. Clever lighting and the use of mirrors should be considered very carefully in these spaces to maximise the space and light. ◆ mccarronandco.com

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ABS: Can you design a wardrobe for someone with lots of clothes but no idea how to store them properly?

McC&C: Yes! Firstly we need to have an understanding of the range of clothes and accessories that they want to be storing.

The key element is to allow a versatility with the storage such as adjustable shelving, so that they can rearrange it if necessary, creating different apertures, moving hanging rails and so on. Clients are requesting more glass-fronted drawers, but that may come down to how tidy and organised you are, which is also relevant when it comes to deciding whether to have doors on the wardrobes themselves or to keep them open.

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O U T O F TO W N

SWEET LIKE CANDY Summer dresses for little girls don't get any sweeter than Caramel's delightful silk and cotton creation, Carola, pictured here. £321 caramel-shop.co.uk

A SCOT

Family Racedays are fun, relaxed and a great day out

SMALL TALK Days at the races, summer dresses, cuddly toys and a road safety campaign

ROAD SAFETTY

Larry the London Bus Larry the London Bus is hosting a competition to find a jingle for its new road safety campaign video in partnership with schools including the London Oratory.

Winners will win £250 for themselves and another £250 for their school. larrythelondonbus.com

F

amily Racedays at Ascot are an excellent way to introduce little ones to gambling.

They're not actually allowed to place bets, of course, but as long as you hand over the actual cash, children will all be keen to put a pound on the horse with the best name and hope for the best. And when they're bored of the racing, highlights of family racedays include visits from TV entertainers, a teddy bear’s picnic at the Summer Mile Racing Weekend, a fireworks display in November and a host of festive delights at the Christmas Racing Weekend. The Summer Mile Racing Weekend’s dedicated family day is on Saturday 15 July, when there will be fairground rides and lots of activities, with a relaxed dress code and free entry for children. ◆ ascot.co.uk

BUNNY LOVE

LUCKY STRIPE

Sally Nencini ¢ These knitted lambswool toys are soft, and completely huggable. Made in Norfolk

by Sally, her animal range is designed to be durable, washable and loveable.

Mrs Bunny, £40, sallynencini.com

P y j a m a r a m a : Fe v e r ¢ When a little boy puts on his pyjamas and goes to bed, he falls into a dazzling dreamworld of swirling stripes, shimmering spots and other strange sights. A clever optical illusion brings to life an intriguing alternate universe. £9.95, thamesandhudsone. ◆

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Medicine show

The Young Persons’ Medical Conference is a new kind of event enabling wannabe medics to be a doctor for a day Wo r d s A m a n d a C o n s ta n c e

medical courses for more than 20 years and felt there was something missing. “We wanted to give students a chance to think about the bigger picture of medicine... and felt this was the best way to do it,” says Dr Brierley.

W H AT I S I T ?

The first global medical conference for pre-university students.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Anyone aged 15 and above who is interested in pursuing a career in medicine. Parents and guardians can also attend and take part in dropin sessions to find out more about medicine as a career path.

H OW I S T H E E V E N T A N Y DIFFERENT?

It is not simply an application preparation event. It will give students the chance to hear about the latest advances in global medicine and pull on a pair of plastic gloves, roll up their sleeves and learn to stitch up a wound.

WHAT WILL THE PROGRA MME BE ?

It is full-day event designed to offer students a taste of the global conferences doctors and medical staff attend every year as part of their professional development. Students will hear from eminent speakers on the advances in technology and medicine that are changing the way doctors treat patients worldwide.

They will also have the opportunity to experience immersive ‘Be a Doctor for a Day’ workshops, practising skills in a variety of staged environments such as medical stitching in A&E, bedside manner workshops on the ward round, or check-ups at the GP’s office. There will also be workshops to help with personal statements and BMAT/UKCAT entrance tests. And there will be the chance to meet top medical schools and work experience providers.

W H AT W I L L T H E Y H AV E AC H I E V E D BY T H E E N D O F T H E EXPERIENCE?

WHO WILL BE SPEAKING?

Dr Emma Brierley, a Cambridge medicine graduate who specialises in palliative care; John Wilson, a member of the university admissions panel for medical school undergraduate entry at UCL, and Nicola Comer, a consultant paediatric surgeon and former clinical director of studies at Cambridge.

W H Y I S T H E DAY H A P P E N I N G ?

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“We want to give students an edge, and stop them thinking about medicine applications as a series of A-Level results and a week’s work experience,” says Dr Brierley. “This conference will give students a vision of how they could be the doctors of tomorrow.” ◆ 10am-3pm, Sunday 25 June 2017 New Academic Building London School of Economics 54 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2A 3LJ youngpersonsmedicalconference.com info@dukesmedicalapplications.com

libraries, writing groups and communities across the UK to come together for a national celebration of creative writing.

In London, Michael Rosen will be giving on a talk on Why Writing Matters at the British Library

and across the country leading arts and culture venues will open their doors to the public.

Visit nationalwritingday.org.uk to find an event close to you and for a wealth of ideas, resources, information and tickets.

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ith its timeless familiarity, inspiring grandeur and instantly recognisable architecture, Paris has always been a destination favourite. Its illustrious artistic pedigree - Picasso, Monet, Manet and Van Gogh are but just a few of the city’s past resident masters – means it’s home to an endless treasure trove of cultural gems for visitors. But hot on Paris’ learned heels is Zurich. It is one of the leading art trading cities in the world with more than 50 museums and over 100 galleries. Around every corner in each city, you’ll discover something unmissable; an ancient church, an exhibition of modern art, a quirky museum or a perfectly dingy jazz bar.

There are some sights that every visitor must see, and with just a four-hour train ride linking the two, it’s easy to tick them off in a week-long excursion to these two cultural capitals of Europe.

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Zurich Stay  The Kameha Grand Zurich draws many an art-lover with its unique architecture and exceptionally designed interiors. Nestled in the beautiful recreation area of the Glattpark, the hotel is surrounded by forests, meadows and ponds. It’s within a 30 minute tram-ride of Zurich’s many cultural offerings. A stay here in itself affords much; ping pong tables, beach volleyball courts, basketball

and football facilities, grill areas and a bike park invite you to stay and play. Pop your bags down, marvel at your stylish room and the bathroom’s rain shower, then hop on the tram just 5 minutes from the hotel into Zurich’s centre.

See Zurich  The guardian angel in Zurich’s central station is check-point one in a trip to the city’s centre. Designed by the FrenchSwiss painter and sculptor Niki de St. Phalle as a gift on the station’s 150th anniversary, the angel has been hovering over passers-by since 1997. From here, the next stop is the National Museum.

Located mere minutes from the station, it houses the largest collection of culturalhistorical objects in the country. The building itself is over 100 years old and resembles a fairytale castle. History comes alive behind its walls with a vast collection of material heritage from Switzerland’s past generations. And from there, history-buffs will want to continue with a tour of Zurich’s Old Town. This guided walk sets off from the station and weaves it’s way around Medieval houses,

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contorted, narrow lanes and town halls from the Renaissance period. Niederdorf is part of Zurich's old town – fondly referred to by locals as "Dörfli". During the day, this pedestrian zone attracts visitors for its interesting sights, culinary delights and shopping. In the evening, Niederdorf changes into a nightlife district. Here you will experience a wealth of bars and street artists.

Zurich’s Haus Konstruktiv is one of Europe’s leading modern art museums.

An absolute must for culture lovers, the museum provides a space for concrete art. The space is dedicated to the exploration of constructive and conceptual art and focuses on

Michelin-starred Restaurant You at Kameha Grand Zurich

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international trends in contemporary art.

Filling five floors of the former Selnau electricity sub-station, works explore art in the context of their historical background. Also on permanent display are treasures from the museum's own collection.

See Paris  Of course, when it comes to art, there is no collection large enough to rival that of Paris’ Louvre. Home to hundreds of thousands of classic and modern masterpieces, the Louvre is the icing on the cake of French culture. Stationed at the eastern end of the Tuileries Gardens, strolling to the Louvre grants a pass-by one of Napoleon’s arches and the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel.

A 15 minute subway ride from here will take you to the one of Paris’ newest cultural offerings, Le Grand Musée du Parfum. This immersive perfume museum is set inside a 19th-century mansion and is the first scent-centric attraction of its kind in the world. Journey through the history and science of scent and perfumery, via a host of hi-tech

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graphic, video and sound installations.

Your olfactory journey begins in antiquity, before travelling via some rather objectionable medieval odours to the Industrial Revolution. The tours ends with the rosier notes of the 20th century.

A space devoted unashamedly to sensory pleasure could only occur in France.

In keeping with things decidedly French, a trip to Ecole Lesage promises glimpses into the worlds of France’s most highly esteemed fashion favourites.

Lesage has been creating opulent embroidery for Haute Couture and Ready-to-Wear since 1924 and became part of Chanel’s Métiers d’art in 2002.

Here you will find the creations that highlighted the most beautiful fashion shows of Yves Saint-Laurent and Christian Lacroix, to name a few.

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 A visit to this esteemed school can be organised from the Mandarin Oriental, situated on rue Saint-Honoré and just steps from the Louvre. This impressive venue is our stay de choix in Paris. The elegant hotel enjoys a wonderfully chic location. The hotel’s interiors match Paris’ thriving art scene and the dining - from acclaimed chef Thierry Marx - is some of the best in the city. Combining art deco details and Asian influences, Mandarin Oriental is a haven of elegance and understated luxury.

The journey from Gard du Nord to the hotel is either 30 minutes on foot or half that traffic depending - in a taxi.

Before leaving this iconic station, a meal at Thierry Marx’s l’Etoile du Nord is a must. Patrick Le Grand Musée du Parfum, Paris Bouchain, pioneer in the conversion of industrial places into cultural centres, has turned l’Etoile du Nord into an architectural sight to behold. It has a roof that glimmers and an intimate space that allows visitors to watch life Parisian life pass by. ◆

AC C O M O DAT I O N : Paris: Rates for Mandarin Oriental, Paris start from EUR 875 per room per night. For more information or to make a booking, please call +33 (0)1 70 98 78 88 or mandarinoriental.com/paris Zurich: Rates for Kameha Grand Zurich start from CHF 293 per room per night. For more information or to make a booking, please call +41 44 525 5000 or visit kamehagrandzurich.com T R AV E L : SWISS offers over 180 weekly flights, from London City, Heathrow, Gatwick to either Zurich or Geneva. Fares start from £49 one-way.

For more information visit swiss.com or call +44 345 601 0956 Zurich Tourism: For more information visit zuerich.com or call +41 44 215 40 00 Eurostar: The new Eurostar Business Premier delivers the very highest standards in long-distance train travel. Eurostar offers 14 trains a day to Paris from London St Pancras International. Fares start from £134 one-way.

For more information visit eurostar.com/uk or call +44 3448 117 117

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outh Devon is aptly known as the English Riviera for its lush, craggy coastline, beautiful beaches and picturesque views. If only you could guarantee the weather, people say, they’d never bother crossing the channel. The Cary Arms occupies one of the most beautiful spots, directly on the seafront with instant access to the beach. Access is via a steep and windy road, unless you come by boat, in which case they’ll arrange a mooring for you. Perched on a rock, the hotel offers sea views from almost every window, and the whole setup is like something out of The Famous Five – a combination of the wild and the domestic, with a large dose of nostalgia and Britishness, and a colourful, smuggler-filled history.

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here are standard hotel rooms, suites and beach huts as well as a four bedroom cottage.

This is where we stay: it’s spacious as well as cute and full of neat touches.

Children are welcomed with crabbing nets and buckets; beds are comfortable and everything we could need is provided. Owner Lana de Savaray is known for her stylish interiors and she is the driving force behind this characterful boutique establishment.

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he calming and stylish Cary Spa is worth a visit, and the hotel’s lounge is well-equipped with books, board games and a pool table. But you’ll want to be outside, so take one of the recommended walks and explore the area. At nearby Oddicombe beach there’s a famed funicular railway that takes you up and into town as an experience in itself.

Crabbing spots abound and you’ll probably spot Sammy the resident seal in the water just outside the hotel.

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at outside on the terrace with its impressive sea views or in the cosy bar. There’s a focus on fish, with a catch of the day from Brixham, and the kitchen prides itself on high class, seasonal dishes.

THE DETAIL Cary Arms & Spa is a de Savary hotel. Luxury doubles from £245 per night B&B, beach huts from £375 per night and beach suites from £475. caryarms.co.uk

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THE INSIDE SCOOP IN YOUR AREA

Most satisfying transaction What springs to mind is succeeding where several other, larger agents have failed by being able to secure a house in Morton Mews, SW5.

HOUSE HUNTING

Most interesting property I’ve been involved with:

by SIMON POWLEY SALES MANAGER Rickman Properties

Several years ago, I was visiting another Earls Court mews house and learned that it was used at the time as a working brothel – complete with clients.

I never thought I’d see: [I HAVE] SUCCEEDED WHERE OTHER, LARGER AGENTS HAVE FAILED IN MORTON MEWS

Basements being excavated below houses that already have basements.

It shows just how the value of London property has risen over the years and how the ability to add space underground plays into that.

Finest property showcase: Simply immaculate. This wonderful three-bedroom Knightsbridge house was acquired by us for a client and spreads out over five floors.

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THE PIPER BUILDING

Win for Greene & Co. and John D Wood & Co.

We’ve been doing rentals in Chelsea and Fulham since the mid-nineties but opened a branch at Imperial Wharf in 2009 and it’s great being on-the-spot here.

SW 6 , £ 2 ,9 9 9,9 5 0 This three-bedroom loft-style apartment is situated on the fourth floor of a prestigious building with river views, featuring a triple-aspect reception room with mezzanine level.

The property offers generous accommodation throughout with high ceilings, a beautiful fitted kitchen with breakfast bar and ample space to dine.

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Fulham Broadway, 020 7565 4000; foxtons.co.uk

Head Office, 020 7758 8488; countrywide.co.uk

The buildings face on to Jubilee Gardens, offering unrivalled views of the River Thames and a host of landmarks, including the Houses of Parliament and the London Eye. The buildings will provide 97 apartments, of one to three-bedrooms, as well as an extensive residents’ amenities

floor and roof terrace. The design-led apartments vary in price and size, with onebedroom apartments starting at £1,050,000.

During the planning and execution of the project, GRID Architects’ designs were greatly influenced by the Festival of Britain, a national exhibition held in 1951. In the wake of World War II, the exhibition symbolised a strong spirit of recovery and rejuvenation. The bronze Festival Star is subtly replicated throughout Belvedere Gardens, masterfully etched onto the façade.

AR E A MANAG ER Benham & Reeves Residential Lettings

How long have you been in this area?

Greene & Co. and John D Wood & Co. earned three Gold, two Silver and a Bronze awards in the London North and South categories at the Estate Agent of the Year awards held on 12 May. Greene & Co. won Gold in the London West category for Best Estate Agents, while John D Wood & Co. won Silver awards in Chelsea and South Kensington.

The Tower, which is the latest building at Chelsea Creek, has outstanding panoramic skyline views. Thre- bedroom apartments here are letting well with average rents of £1,500-2,000 per week and smaller apartments are in demand, too.

What are your market predictions for the coming months?

There is good demand by the river, but landlords have to be realistic on rents as tenants are looking for value and have lots of choice. Presentation is key.

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Development

Southbank Place Riverfront Homes Nearing Completion Qatari Diar and Canary Wharf Group recently achieved the topping out of Belvedere Gardens, the latest phase of their joint residential development, Southbank Place. The 10- and 20-storey buildings have reached their full height of 39 and 71 metres above ground level, respectively, a significant landmark in the construction of the prestigious development.

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lue Forest will be exhibiting a luxury, handcrafted tree house at the RHS Chelsea Flower 2017.

The tree house is made from Kebony, a wood recommended by leading architects, and will offer the public a rare opportunity to experience the quality of Blue Forest’s bespoke tree house creations.

Located on the show’s Main Avenue, the stand will feature a natural woodland planting scheme designed by Architectural Plants, a nursery with an enthusiasm for the sculptural qualities of trees and quirky or unusual plants.

Finished with premium grade cedar cladding and featuring a copper turret, the Blue Forest tree house is designed primarily as a garden hideaway. Those with an eye for detail will spot numerous other bespoke touches including copper finials, intricate rope work and a bespoke interior design scheme.

The woodland planting is set against sustainable Kebony timber decking and lining of the bench and walls, which was chosen for its beauty, environmental credentials and hardwearing characteristics.

Kebony’s revolutionary technology is an environmentallyfriendly process which modifies sustainably sourced softwoods by heating the wood with furfuryl alcohol - an agricultural byproduct.

This year's tree house will be the largest the group has exhibited at the Chelsea Flower Show. Two tree stilt walkers will be circulating the grounds, directing guests to visit the luxury treehouse.

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275 Willesden Lane, NW2 5JA 020 8459 1133 enquiries@cameronsstiff.co.uk

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FURNESS ROAD, NW10

£1,695,000 Freehold

Situated in the popular Kensal Rise and spanning over 2500 sq ft is this beautifully designed and lovingly restored to a high standard 5 bedroom centre terraced house set over three floors. Situated in a great position within walking distance of Willesden Junction & Kensal Green (Bakerloo & Overground) stations. Viewing recommended.

• Master bedroom/en-suite & walk in wardrobe • Period & contemporary features combined • Stunning 30ft kitchen & lounge • Sunny 40ft landscaped rear garden

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SELLONS AVENUE, NW10

£1,150,000 Freehold

Beautifully presented mid-terrace property set over 1800 sq ft with many original features combined with contemporary fitted kitchen and bathrooms. Situated on this popular street with easy walking distance to local shops and bars, as well as Roundwood Park.

Viewing highly recommended.

• 4 beds, 2 receptions, 1 bath + cloakroom • 34ft kitchen / breakfast room with patio doors • Planning permission for loft conversion • 64ft rear garden with custom built studio

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MANOR HOUSE DRIVE, NW6

£2,775,000 Freehold

Larger than average detached family home spanning 2982 sq ft (with permitted development for a further 1021 sq ft in the loft), situated in this exclusive cul de sac in the heart of Brondesbury Park in a sought after position close to Queens Park. Ideal family home in convenient location.

• 4 bedrooms, 3 bathroms (2 en-suite) • Spacious kitchen/diner, utility room • 2 reception rooms & family room • 60ft landscaped rear garden & loft space

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WALM LANE , NW2

£3,695,000 Freehold

A beautifully refurbished red bricked double fronted detached house laid out over three floors comprising 3901 sq ft of outstanding accommodation situated within the stunning Mapesbury Conservation Area. Contemporary style living combined with period features.

Close to Willesden Green station (Jubilee).

• 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3 receptions • 34ft rear kitchen/dining room + utility room • 60 ft rear garden, OSP, Cat 6 cabling • Viewing essential

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62 Salusbury Road, NW6 6NS 020 7328 2828 enquiries@cameronsstiff.co.uk

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BRONDESBURY ROAD, NW6

£599,950 Share of Freehold

Two bedroom bright and airy apartment set on the First Floor of this imposing semi-detached converted property within a convenient position close to Salusbury Road and Kilburn High Road. Well presented with high ceilings and stripped floorboards. Viewing highly recommended.

• 18 ft south facing reception room • Modern fitted kitchen, stylish bathroom • Convenient transport links • Plenty of open spaces & local amenities

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LEIGHTON GARDENS, NW10

£799,950 Leasehold

Spacious 952 sq ft apartment set on the First Floor of this end of terrace period style property situated just off the bustling Chamberlayne Road with its wide selection of restaurants, bars and local shops and benefitting from its own entrance. Close to Kensal Rise (Overground) & Kensal Green (Bakerloo).

• 2 bedroom apartment + walk in wardrobe • Fully fitted kitchen, modern shower room • Bright reception & separate dining room • Viewing recommended

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ESMOND ROAD, NW6

£1,699,950 Freehold

Magnificent five bedroom fully extended & newly refurbished house situated in the heart of Queens Park that has been completely opened up to provide an excellent sized living space that offers bright, light accommodation throughout. 1727 sq ft. Walking distance to Salusbury Road and the Park.

• 45ft kitchen/reception onto garden • Mediterranean style south facing garden • Converted loft, 3 bathrooms (2 en-suites) • Viewing highly recommeded

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MILMAN ROAD, NW6

Price on Application - Freehold

Beautifully presented interior designed 2255 sq ft home set out over three floors of this mid-terraced period property overlooking Queens Park and situated in one of the areas most prominent roads with panoramic views of the Park. This property cleverly combines period and contemporary features. Convenient transport links into London. Viewing essential.

• 28ft reception room • 25ft kitchen/diner • 4 bedrooms + 2 en-suites • Bi folding doors onto 40ft garden

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PIMLICO £20,000 PER MONTH

FA M O U S P L AC E S

by N I G E L L E W I S

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

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FILM UNIT’S HOME CRAIG’S “FAB-U-LOUS” HOUSE

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ho will fill Len Goodman’s highly polished shoes now that the veteran Strictly Come Dancing judge has bowed out? Self-styled ‘Mr Nasty’ Craig Revel Horwood is one candidate.

The fierce Aussie judge has been on the show’s panel since it launched and enjoys regular booing from studio audiences, while his “Fab-u-lous” scores are the most highly prized.

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He told The Sun recently that Cameron Mackintosh lent him £40,000 in 1997 to buy his house in Camden for £149,000 after he fell in love with the property. Horwood paid the theatre producer back by renting out one of the rooms. He has just accepted an offer on the Grade-II listed two-bedroom terraced house which had been on the market for £1.2m. It has a reception/dining room and large kitchen and a garden, where he’s named a fountain after friend and former Strictly contestant Kelly Brook. Through agent Hot Black (0207 482 2894).

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n apartment that was home to Winston Churchill during his initial and highly successful years in government is available to rent in central London for just under £20,000 a month.

The property at 33 Eccleston Square in Pimlico near Victoria train station was lived in for four years from 1909 by the then business minister Winston Churchill and his wife Clementine. Their first two children Diana and Randolph were born at the flat. And while Churchill and his family lived here his career took off, including the post of First Lord of the Admiralty.

It also believed that many of the government policies attributed to Churchill during his first stint in government were drafted at the property. It has four bedrooms, 4,000 sq ft of space, three reception rooms, a roof terrace, several bathrooms and a steam spa and is available through Savills (0203 430 6872).

“It has a reception/dining room and large kitchen and a garden, where he's named a fountain after friend and former Strictly contestant Kelly Brook”

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BLACKHEATH £850,000

“Night Mail was edited at the GPO Film Unit's Headquarters in Blackheath South London within a development of commercial properties”

CATFORD £390,000

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hen he died in 2011 heavyweight boxer Henry Cooper was remembered mainly for knocking down Muhammad Ali during a 1966 non-title fight. But his own first KO came not during a fight, but at his childhood home in SE London when he ran into the gas cooker. Born into a workingclass family he grew up during the tough years of WWII in Catford.

In 2007 he returned to 120 Farmstead Road with a film crew and described the area as a “tight community”. The house has two bedrooms and Cooper remembered all three brothers sleeping in one room and how his mother would make a week’s worth of food from a single pig’s head.

The property is for sale with Northwood (020 8102 7977) for £390,000.

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nyone with a literary bent and a love of steam railways will remember the Royal Mail’s GPO Film Unit, which made documentaries about the postal service during the 1950s and 1960s.

Its most famous film was Night Mail about the workers who used to sort mail on board the night trains that, until 2014, made their way from London to Aberdeen.

Night Mail was edited at the GPO Film Unit’s headquarters in Blackheath, South London, within a development of commercial units where the unit operated from 1934 to 1943. Most of the properties there have been converted to residential use, including No.43 where the GPO film makers worked.

It’s a two-bedroom apartment for sale at £850,000 via agent John Payne (020 8318 1311).

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Hampstead’s hall on the hill is reborn, offering new luxurious homes with rich links to the past

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he UK’s once gilded country manors and suburban mansions, funded by the riches of empire and trade from the 17th century onwards, have had a rough old time of it since the nation’s economic fortunes began to wane after the First World War. It’s a story told eloquently in TV’s Downton Abbey. But a much more extreme version of the ‘adapt or die’ approach to survival is to

be found in the Childs Hill area of Hampstead. Perched 250-feet above sea level from where it peers out over North London, Kidderpore Hall has endured a multitude of uses since it was completed in 1843 for leather magnate John Teil.

He made his fortune in the fetid tanneries of Kidderpore on the outskirts of Calcutta in Bengal, and poured much of his wealth into building a Greek revival mansion here featuring elegant colonnades, side pediments and a grand semicircular bay.

“Kidderpore Hall has endured a multitude of uses since it was completed in 1843 for leather magnate John Teil” At the time, the area was largely rural and as well as a house, Teil enclosed local land to create a private park to surround his home and even kept ‘groomed’ sheep on his front lawn, somewhat Marie Antoinette-like.

But as the years passed the area slowly became more suburban with new houses, lodges and roads added.

In 1857 Teil died and the property, which from 1870 to 1878 was owned by dye merchant Charles Cannon, began to deteriorate.

But then a new calling beckoned; to be the home for an educational world-first.

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PROPERTY / DEVELOPMENT “Hampstead Manor as the developer has re-christened it, remains riddled with architectural clues to its past”

The hall and its land was bought and converted into a pioneering college for women to study botany, which at the time was one of few scientific disciplines women could enter.

Westfield College had a wellconnected and wealthy set of supporters to get it going including the then monarch’s wife, Queen Mary, but also several progressive and wealthy women including Ann Dudin Brown, Constance Maynard and Mary Petrie.

When it opened in 1882, it was one of the only higher education institutions for women in

England, and one of the first where they could gain degrees.

The college went co-ed in 1964 and carried on until 1989 when it became an outpost of Kings College, later being turned into halls of residence.

Its latest reincarnation is now well under way. The site was bought by developer Mount Anvil in 2014 and is being redeveloped into private homes.

Kidderpore Hall, or Hampstead Manor as the developer has re-christened it, remains riddled with architectural clues to its past. Despite the army of builders

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clomping their way all over of the site and the sound of hammer drills and pile drivers, the grandeur of Kidderpore Hall is still there to seen.

Double-height ceilings, 8ft-tall doorways, and a swirling hard-wood hand-railed staircase that rises up to a glass roof light – which Mount Anvil is refurbishing – hint at the huge wealth that Teil amassed, even if many of the hall’s walls now have gaping holes in them.

If there is an interested buyer, Mount Anvil would consider selling the Grade II listed Kidderpore Hall, one of the few remaining Georgian manors left in London, as one exceptional home. Otherwise, it will be transformed into two duplex apartments.

But the educational additions to the site – which include an extraordinary galleried library for the female students, a number of Grade II buildings added at different times during the college’s history – are all to be turned into 125 luxury flats and townhouses, while the old chapel is to become a fourbedroom home, overall there are five Grade II listed buildings within the development.

Two new modern buildings are also being constructed on the site, plus seven townhouses as well as an underground car park, and landscaped gardens.

Let’s hope the millions being poured into the site’s refurbishment and conversion secure its future for another 174 years. ◆

Prices at Hampstead Manor start at £755,000 for a one-bedroom apartment and rise to £3.5 million for the townhouses.

More information visit mountanvil.com or call 020 7776 5730

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Ebury Street • SW1 • Long Lease

£2,850,000

A magnificent and well laid out maisonette, which has been meticulously refurbished and benefiting from a large private garden, car parking space and 24 hour concierge, set in this prestigious modern block in the exclusive and glamourous Belgravia location.

Albert Hall Mansions • SW7 • Share of Freehold

£7,100,000

A superb four bedroom lateral apar tment with the benefit of high ceilings and fabulous views of Hyde Park from the reception and master bedroom and set on the first floor of this prestigious 24 hour por tered mansion block.

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Onslow Gardens • SW7 • Share of Freehold

£4,750,000

A grand lateral apar tment with the benefit of high ceilings, its own private entrance, and direct access to the communal gardens, set on the raised ground floor of this superb period building, located in the prestigious South Kensington address.

Cadogan Gardens • SW3 • Long Lease

£1,795,000

A magnificent and bright one bedroom apar tment with high ceilings situated on the raised ground floor of this beautiful period building, located in the prestigious Cadogan address, benefiting from leafy views from the kitchen and bedroom and a resident caretaker.

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Londoners own their home with a mortgage – less than you might expect.

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The number of people living in a home within London has increased from two in 1931 to 3.5 at the last Census in 2011. It is projected to increase to 3.7 by 2021 and 4.2 by 2031.

There are currently 3.3 million homes in London, up from 2.5 million in 1981.

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The number of people renting privately in London overtook those living in social rented homes in late 2010, the same year the number of privately owned homes dipped under 50% of all households. A quarter of all

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The top pick of Justin Marking, head of residential at Savills, for 2017 is the suburban restoration project, which he says is where you can “add value and take advantage of the differentiation between London and the country, which still exists”.

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f there’s one thing about the London property market that is a constant, it’s the superlatives that most of use to describe it. Extraordinary, outrageous, most expensive, smallest, fastestrising, largest, most famous, highest priced. I could go on. The capital has achieved them all – and that’s just over the past year.

Here’s our guide to some surprising and of course amazing facts about the city’s property market.

P r i c e to pay

All prime property in London is currently dropping in value, research by Savills has revealed this month. Its report on the market shows that prime central homes have reduced by 6.9% compared to a year ago, while prime NW London is down 3.2% and prime SW 4.4%. The area with the smallest reductions year on year is prime West London.

R e n ts i n r ev e rs e

The prime rental market in London has been sliding for a while now particularly in the £1,000 to £1,500 a week market where rents have fallen by 7.6% year on year, according to Knight Frank.

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The priciest property on the market at the moment is a five-bedroom apartment for sale within One Hyde Park, the Candy & Candy confection just over from Harrods. It has five bathrooms, three reception rooms and a huge set of picture-windows offering views over Hyde Park. Got the cash? Call Knight Frank on 020 7591 8600.

Londoners move 4.6 miles on average, well under the national average of 6.6 miles and the shortest distance moved in the UK. Removals website Buzzmove.com crunched the numbers from among 51,000 house moves it’s organised since 2013.

Home movers in the East of England move the furthers at 12 miles, followed by Wales and the South of England. “This data shows that the myth that people don’t travel far when they move is just that – a myth,” said Damien Seaman, Head of Brand at buzzmove.com. “People move for a wide variety of reasons, but this data shows that people are clearly willing to relocate quite far away according to their circumstances.”

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If you think London is too crowded then remember that the city only recently surpassed its 1939, pre-war total of 8.62 million.

Older residents will remember when, during the decades after the war, much of central and inner central London was a ghost town in the evenings and weekends and only started to fill out again during the 1980s.

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A stylish three bedroom apartment situated over the third and fourth floors of a handsome period conversion in one of South Kensington’s most sought after streets.

Stanhope Gardens is ideally situated for the shops, restaurants and amenities of Gloucester Road and South Kensington.

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A stunning fully refurbished and extended three bedroom, two bathroom split level flat offering 1,002 sq ft of accommodation. Ideally located for Fulham Broadway transport links and amenities.

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A stunning one bedroom interior designed first floor apartment situated on one of London’s most prestigious garden squares with access to private communal gardens (with tennis court) This property is located only a few steps from both bus and tube stations, as well as Notting Hill with its renowned bars, shops and restaurants as well as the popular markets.

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A light and spacious two bedroom lateral apartment with private terrace located on a highly sought after garden square in the heart of South Kensington.

This apartment boasts high ceilings throughout, two double bedrooms including a large master with fully fitted wardrobes and a private roof terrace overlooking the beautiful neighbourhood.

Residents benefit from access to the well kept communal gardens which are located moments from a number of local boutique cafés, shops and restaurants.

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Westgate Terrace, Chelsea, SW10 £3,445 pcm / £795 pw Earls Court 020 7740 2025 earlscourt.lettings@kfh.co.uk

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A modern and immaculately presented two bedroom apartment with a high quality finish throughout arranged over the first floor in a Victorian conversion.

This property benefits from a spacious reception room with ample dining space, fully integrated kitchen with granite worktops, large master bedroom with luxury en suite bathroom and fitted wardrobes and a further double bedroom with excellent storage. Ideally located a short walk from West Brompton and Earls Court stations.

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he Morgan is a new, five-bedroom townhouse with private garden, secure parking garage and its own lift. This flat benefits from five doublebedrooms, two reception rooms and vaulted ceilings on the top floor. The development offers 24hour concierge, private gardens, gym and more. Central Avenue is a new collection of eight townhouses and one apartment within Fulham Riverside. u

KFH Fulham & Chelsea, 020 3199 5913; kfh.co.uk

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his three-bedroom house is situated on the corner of St Mary Abbots Place just off Kensington High Street and has been recently refurbished to a high standard.

The ground floor comprises a bright reception area, separate dining room and fully-fitted eat-in kitchen. Other benefits include a utility cupboard, modern light fixtures and underfloor heating throughout. u BENHAM & REEVES

Kensington, 020 7938 3522; brlets.co.uk

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hidden gem, this four-storey, doublefronted Victorian residence with approximately 3800 sq feet of internal space is ripe for redevelopment. The property exudes charm and character while retaining many period features including high ceilings, fireplaces and intricate cornicing throughout eight bedrooms, one dressing bedroom, five reception rooms and a rear garden. u

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rranged over the second and third floors of a beautifully maintained period building, this generous three-bedroom apartment has been recently refurbished and is flooded with natural light throughout.

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A BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED PERIOD BUILDING...

FLOODED WITH NATURAL LIGHT THROUGHOUT

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Holland Park, 020 3733 2644; carterjonas.co.uk

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Lettings 020 7751 5100 www.farrar.co.uk

PONT STREET, LONDON, SW1X A charming apartment situated on the second floor (with lift) of this handsome period building with access to the communal gardens in Cadogan Square. This property boasts well proportioned rooms throughout, high ceilings, lots of natural light, excellent storage and is an ideal home for entertaining. Superbly positioned in central Knightsbridge for the many amenities and transportation. EPC Rating: D. UNFURNISHED

£1,350 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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MOORE STREET, LONDON, SW3 A fabulous family home which has recently been the subject of extensive improvements including a complete redecoration, the installation of wood floors, beautiful new fireplaces and landscaping of the rear garden. This double fronted, spacious (approximately 4120 sq ft) family home offers versatile accommodation with a reception hall, dining room and double reception (all with fireplaces) in addition to a cinema room, fabulous master bedroom suite and a fantastic roof terrace. Superbly located moments from Sloane Square and Knightsbridge. EPC Rating: D. UNFURNISHED

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Please contact the Battersea Reach Marketing Suite for further information or to arrange a viewing Tel: 020 3627 7963 Email: batterseareachsales@stgeorgeplc.com Address: Unit 3 Kingfisher House, Juniper Drive, London SW18 1TX

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Photography and CGIs are indicative only. *Prices correct at time of sending to press.

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