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contents Nove mbe r 2016

50 c u lt u r e

10 WHAT’S ON

Diary dates for November

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FESTIVE FUN

Christmas at Dulwich Picture Gallery

BON MARCHE

Yasmin Le Bon discusses her new clothing line for Winser London

fa s h i o n

22 FASHION CONFIDENTIAL This month’s hottest trends and products

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25 GOTHIC VICTORIANA Unleash your dark side this winter

26 THE SHOOT

Making a statement with bold block colours

H E A LT H & B E AU T Y

34 BEAUTY CONFIDENTIAL The month's best beauty buys

39 SCENT OF A DIVA

Discovering the scent of a 1920s icon

Food & Drink

44 KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

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FAIR PLAY

The best furniture finds from this year's London Design Festival

Tasty happenings from the local area

47 FOOD REVIEW

Eating out at Hattush and BabaBoom

The latest news, trends and products

t r av e l

50 PARADISE FOUND

The ultimate beach holiday in the Maldives

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interiors

58 INTERIOR CONFIDENTIAL The news and trends to update your home

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

69 KIDS CONFIDENTIAL 70 MOVING ON UP

Why the transition to senior school can cause teething problems

PROPERTY

86 PROPERTY NEWS News and views on the area

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EDITOR’S letter

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emember, remember November is the month to really lean into the whole mulled wine, big jumpers, cosy getaways way of life. It is also, dare I say it, time to start mentally preparing for the Christmas period. Luckily, Dulwich Picture Gallery has the holiday season on lock with its fabulous Winterlights trail. This will bring the iconic gallery to life with a riot of bright colour and creative illumination; read our preview on page 12.

With November also comes the advent of party season; we have some fabulous goth-chic suggestions from our fashion editor Charlotte Adsett as well as a beauty page full of travel kits to stow in your clutch or take with you on any winter adventures.

Speaking of parties, this month our

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resident perfume expert, Lawrence Roullier White turns his attention to Josephine Baker, the ultimate party girl as well as civil rights activist and her favourite Parisian perfume house.

In that glamorous vein, our interview this month is with London local Yasmin Le Bon who has just designed a new range for Winser London; think bright colours and comfy knits.

If you’re considering ditching London for a change of scene this November, take a look at this month’s travel story which sees me living a life of barefoot luxury at the Conrad Maldives I hope you enjoy the issue. Ciao! ◆ ◆

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WINE TASTINGS

5 , 1 0, 1 2, 17 No v e m b e r B o b Wi nes C r y s ta l Pa l a c e ob Wines Crystal Palace will be B hosting themed wine tasting sessions throughout November. Visitors can look forward to trying out organic and biodynamic wines, a Spanish selection, a Burgundy + Bordeaux = Love session and Beaujolais Nouveau Day. u 29 Anerley Road, SE19; bobwines.co.uk

DOCOCLUB: THE DIVIDE

2 3 No v e m b e r B o o k a nd Ki tc he n he story of seven individuals striving T for a better life in the modern day UK and US Ω where the top 0.1% own as much wealth as the bottom 90% Ω is told by interweaving tales. This film uncovers how virtually every aspect of our lives is controlled by the size of the gap between rich and poor. u 31 All Saints Road, W11; bookandkitchen.com

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Mistress, court beauty and prisoner. Emma Hamilton was one of the most famous celebrities of her time, best known for stealing the heart of Horatio Nelson.

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'BLOOM' BY HELEN MANNING CLARK 3 – 3 0 No v e m b e r M 1 Fi ne Ar t nternationally acclaimed Manning I Clark presents her largest collection of works to date, with 40 unseen pieces showcasing the artist's signature style.

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ARTS & CULTURE / TALKING TOPICS

SEAN TAYLOR

26 No v e m b e r Ca na da Wa te r C u l tu re S p a c e hroughout his career, this blues T guitarist and singer has been compared to the likes of Tom Waits, Chris Isaak and John Martyn. His acoustic style, remarkable song writing and passion for performance make his live sets unmissable. Make sure you catch his astounding talent and acoustics at the Canada Water Culture Space this November. u 21 Surrey Quays Road, SE16; canadawaterculturespace.org.uk

THE HOWARD RADCLYFFE ORNITHOLOGICAL COLLECTION 1 9 No ve mb e r R os e b e r ys L o n d o n

must see

Roseberys London are delighted to offer the extensive private collection of Howard Radclyffe, former director of Quaritch Ltd – the home of rare books and manuscripts since 1847.

Radclyffe was known as the leading London book trade expert in Natural History.

The collection covers paintings and books, many with original handwritten notes.

‘WHAT I LIKE’

BY MOLLY GODDARD From 4 Nov e m b er No w G alle r y his is Now Gallery's second T fashion commission – from bright star Molly Goddard. The interactive exhibition will feature fascinating tulle dresses elegantly draped from the ceiling. Visitors can get involved with embroidery using the needles and thread provided. u The Gateway Pavilions, Greenwich Peninsula, SE10; nowgallery.co.uk

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ORCA 2 – 26 No v em b er S o u th w ark Pl ayh o u s e

att Grinter's play won the 8th Papatango New Writing Prize, beating 1,053 others in the competition.

The play sees the protagonist Fan dreaming of being the 'Daughter' chosen by her village to bless their waters against orca attacks. Her older sister, with darkly

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mysterious certainty, is adamant that Fan must not fulfil this ritual.

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CHRISTMAS Dulwich Picture Gallery’s Winterlights trail and Christmas Market Wo r d s j e s s i c a b u r r e l l

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ome December in a capital awash with festive splendour, it can be difficult to decide which winter wonderland to visit first. This year, Dulwich Picture Gallery is offering a unique and enchanting way to celebrate the season, with a spectacular winter lights trail and an artisan Christmas market.

When night falls, the scenic gallery will re-open in a blaze of glory for Winterlights, a site-wide installation from the masters behind Christmas at Kew Gardens. Transformed with an astounding variety of illuminations, visitors will witness the historic building and grounds in a whole new light, brought to life after dark.

With a dazzling lights trail winding along paths and explosions of colour illuminating buildings and trees, onlookers are sure to be amazed by the striking sights of Winterlights. Yet, it is the little twinkling touches that make this celebration truly festive. Glowing lanterns, bespoke lighting and luminous secluded nooks will create an enchanted atmosphere, offering visitors the first flush of that intangible, elusive Christmassy feeling.

On top of this, 3D art specialists Nagual Creations have crafted two contemporary baroque-inspired

weekends (10-11 and 17-18 December) Dulwich will play host to an artisan market, providing the ultimate Christmas shopping experience.

Instead of battling crowds on the high street, visitors can meander around 50 luxury stalls, resplendent with handmade crafts, jewellery and local produce.

If you’re feeling creative, day time visitors can attend drop-in Christmas bauble-making workshops or, if you’re all about relaxation this Yuletide period, it’s the perfect time to

Christmas trees especially for the occasion, while a giant baroque gold frame in the grounds (designed to mirror the Gallery’s collection) will provide the perfect place for a festive photo.

The display will be set to the score of live Christmas classics from roaming choirs, as well as the comforting sound of Christmas storytelling in the charming Keepers Cottage.

Throughout this magnificent feast for the senses, you can indulge in warming mulled drinks and festive food treats from a variety of on-site vendors – including the Gallery’s own Christmas Cabin.

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start over-indulging in the array of food and drink on offer. For a magical way to spend a mid-winter’s evening, look no further than Winterlights at the Dulwich Picture Gallery.  Dates: 6-18 December (exc. Mondays) Time: 6-10pm Saturday & Sunday: £12 Adults, £8 Children, Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £36 Tuesday to Friday: £10 Adults, £6 Children, Family ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £30. *Storytelling is an additional £3 per child.

Timeslots booked online.

Tickets will be available online at dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/christmas

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Nov-Dec 2016 highlights l Music l Classical l Children’s events l Comedy l Spoken Word l Community l Exhibitions Clare Hammond Sun 27 Nov 11am

Jack Frost Sat 3 Dec 1pm & 3pm

Glenn Tilbrook Sun 11 Dec 8pm John Lenehan Sun 18 Dec 11am

Joe Swift Sun 27 Nov 3pm

Christmas Carol Sat 10 Dec 3pm

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‘BLOOM’ - A solo exhibition of artworks by Helen Manning Clark November 3rd - November 30th

Throughout November, visitors to M1 Fine Art Gallery will enjoy a vibrant collection of original abstract works by internationally acclaimed artist Helen Manning Clark. In this, her first public solo exhibition since taking part in 'Club to Catwalk' at The Victoria and Albert Museum (The V&A) in 2014, Manning Clark presents her most extensive collection of works to date, all exhibited here for the very first time.

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Flower Power A sneak peek inside Helen Manning Clark’s exhibition at M1 Fine Art Wo r d s j e s s i c a b u r r e l l

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elen Manning Clark’s upcoming exhibition exudes its title ‘Bloom’ – through the vibrant flowering plants frequently captured in her pieces, viewers will witness the flourishing virtuosity of this internationallyacclaimed artist.

Throughout November, Greenwich-based gallery M1 Fine Art will play host to over 40 previously unseen works in an exhibition that promises to fully immerse viewers in Manning Clark’s signature style. This will be the artist’s most extensive collection to date, with large abstract mono prints providing the focal point, intertwined with floral works, landscapes and still lives.

Infused with the artist’s distinctive style, the exhibition makes for intoxicating viewing. It is Manning Clark’s bold use of colour and broad, yet somehow delicate, brushstrokes that prove most arresting throughout the collection. Repeated images of flowers in opulent purple and deep magenta are flecked with golden hues and blurred at the edges, giving a hazy sense of

THE IMAGES RADIATE a luminous SENSUALITY

movement. The images radiate a luminous sensuality and often appear to blur the lines between natural and urban landscapes.

This will be Manning Clark’s first public solo exhibition since 2014, when she featured in The V&A’s hugely influential and highly acclaimed ‘From Club to Catwalk’. This explored the explosion of fashion in London in the 1980s and, for Manning Clark, meant a significant step into the public gallery and museum scene. For decades before this,

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her designs graced high-fashion clothing collections and she created textile artwork for an incredible range of clients.

Speaking of her upcoming exhibition, M1 Fine Art Gallery Director Peter McAllister said: ‘To be able to exhibit such a stunning collection of works from one of the most respected artists alive today is a true honour for us here … we look forward to seeing how her career progresses over the years ahead’   The exhibition will run from 3rd – 30th November and entry is free for all.

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Yasmin Le Bon has designed a new clothing collection for Winser London. Here she discusses fashion and family Wo r d s p e a r l b oy d

PEARL BOYD: It must be very exciting to design a fashion collection. What do you enjoy most?

YASMIN LE BON: It’s a wonderful thing to be part of a creative team – to work with creative people who know so much technically and who you can learn from. It’s great to be learning – that’s what I really enjoy - developing ideas, thinking about things. I had some specific ideas and I’ve been helpfully led and we’ve developed things together. That’s the beauty of doing this type of project. I don’t think you can do anything on your own in life.”

PB: Has London influenced your collection?

YB: I love London. I live here and feel very attached to it. I can’t think of another capital city that has so much diversity of everything – bars, music, culture and wonderful surroundings. I live in Putney so I have Richmond Park on my doorstep.

To me that’s a huge inspiration. I couldn’t just live in a concrete jungle, I have to have nature around me all the time that’s what I’m constantly inspired by.”

PB: Putting your name on something is personal – you’re sharing something of yourself with other people. How do you

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I like

CLASSIC DESIGN.

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think your new collection shows your personality?

YB: Putting your name to anything is a really personal thing and you are laying bare your soul to some extent. It’s actually quite a liberating experience and a challenge and it’s a very good thing. I’m naturally a very shy person, so having to get over the idea of being judged and just wanting to express yourself in the hope that someone else is going to get what you’re after is actually a thoroughly enjoyable experience. And learning to compromise. Being part of a different kind of team has been a real education.

PB: What was the mood and inspiration behind your collection?

YB: I’m obsessed by classic cars. I have been for some time. I read classic car magazines from cover to cover. They are a big element in this collection. Part

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Festive fun in

The Howard Radclyffe Ornithological Collection

Lights On and Lantern Parade

Saturday 19 November, 2pm 70 / 76 Knights Hill, London SE27 0JD

Wednesday 23 November, 4pm – 7pm

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Join in the local school children’s Lantern Parade into the Market for the big Christmas Lights On and meet Father Christmas.

Visit Father Christmas in his Grotto at 7a Greenwich Market

17 & 18 December, 21 – 23 December His funny elf will treat the children to lots of balloon fun. Christmas gift bag, £4 per gift.

Greenwich Christmas Market is open 7 days a week from 1 – 24 December Up to 150 stalls showcasing unique hand crafted and designed gift ideas and stocking-fillers, festive food and drink.

Open 10am – 5.30pm and Bank Holidays.

Many shops open 7 days a week.

“ At any time of the year, Greenwich boasts one of London’s favourite markets.” Time Out

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ARTS & CULTURE / PROFILE of why I love classic cars is because I like classic design. I love design in general. You would never mistake one car for another, whereas now they all look similar. I love the whole idea of lady racers – at the beginning of motor racing there were a lot of women racing cars. Women enjoyed cars just as much as men and many of them were doing rallies all over Europe. I was really fascinated by the idea of women in that powerful, active, adventurous role. This collection has a real vintage feel to it. I love vintage clothes, vintage design. I love vintage car racing and that idea of the adventurous spirit and the adventurous woman who raced classic cars is behind this collection.

to me. That’s what developed the floral silk print design. It’s so much to do with coming upon the right thing at the right time.

PB: How did you choose the fabrics, colours and prints?

YB: There’s one fabric that I really wanted: a beautiful English herringbone tweed. To me it’s just gorgeous. It’s luxury. You could go out in the winter or the summer in it and it would keep you warm or keep you cool. It’s resilient yet still pure luxury. The English tweed came from that whole idea

PB: Are any of the pieces inspired by clothes you already own?

YB: There are always things when you’re looking at designing a collection. You cherry pick from all sorts of areas. You look back at your own wardrobe - things that really worked – whether it was a great colour or texture. Or maybe something you thought didn’t quite work and you want to revisit it. I went vintage shopping in the States and found a wonderful flower brooch that really spoke

I like BLURRING the BOUNDARIES of nightwear and DAYWEAR

I like the idea of blurring the boundaries of nightwear and daywear. I’ve walked around wearing pyjamas and nightdresses in the daytime forever. I think it’s an incredibly luxurious statement. I wasn’t really thinking of the woman I was designing for – I was really thinking of me. Completely selfish. I want every piece!” of old racing suits and utility wear. Something that’s really practical but I wanted it to be luxurious as well, so it has an incredibly soft feel to it. Also the idea of the silk pyjama – that’s very much that 20s, 30s woman. She was very liberated and willing to take risks.”

Behind the scenes designing for Winser

PB: What type of woman are you designing for?

YB: My woman is definitely adventurous and slightly athletic and sporty – she is playful.

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PB: Are there pieces that your daughters will want to borrow?

YB: I know what they’ll be after – the silk pyjama pant and the striped jumper. I can imagine my daughters’ generation wearing that with their ripped jeans or a big circular skirt – quite crazy. I think there’s an element for every generation.”

PB: We know Simon loves clothes too – what does he think of your collection?

YB: I have a feeling that Simon expects me to make the YLB Herringbone Tweed Zip Jacket for him. It’s not a man’s collection at all but when I told him what I was doing he instantly leapt up and said “Oh great! Can you do one for me?”. ◆ winserlondon.com

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CHOO CHOO To celebrate its 20th anniversary this year, Jimmy Choo has released a campaign that features supermodels of different ages and cultures including Amber Valletta and Jasmine Tookes (above) to model the AW16 collection.

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Leopard print, studs and mis-matched earrings top our shopping list this month Wo r d s c h a r l o t t e a d s e t t

HEIDI KLEIN The Pre-Resort Collection 2017

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here’s nothing like the prospect of winter sun to liven up a particularly grey November. Once you’ve chosen the destination, the only thing left to do is pack. Luckily, luxury UK swimwear brand Heidi Klein has bikinis, one-pieces and cover-ups covered with their new Pre-Resort collection. The range is made up of a chic selection of prints, crochet, classics, a twist on boho and a nod to the minimalist nautical look running across both swim and cover ups.

Each piece is carefully crafted for comfort and style, from the classic bandeau top with removable strap to the adjustable

A chic selection

of PRINTS, CROCHET, classics and a twist ON BOHO

one piece with underwire support – there really is something for everyone. The clothing includes lightweight kaftans, mini dresses, oversized shirts, playful jumpsuits and harem pants so you’ll be looking chic splashing around and strolling down the sand. Our personal favourite is the Huntingdon Beach onepiece, with its sporty racer back, neutral colourway and zippered front. u

Shape Shifters Rejina Pyo

London-based Rejina Pyo is a rising name to watch. Inspired by modern art and architecture, the AW16 collection features sculptural silhouettes, exaggerated sleeves, cuffs and collars, which perfectly encapsulates fashion’s current mood. rejinapyo.com

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7 of the best

BRAND TO KNOW

LEOPARD PRINT

Attico

Founded by Italian street-style stars Giorgia Tordini and Gilda Ambrosio, new lust-label Attico focuses on classic robes and slip dresses.

Sumptuous materials such as silk and velvet are richly embroidered and draped to create feminine, decadent pieces that can be worn from day to night. attico.com

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Take a walk on the wild side

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A l e x a n d e r Wa n g

Studded ankle boots have long been a wardrobe staple, and with studs rife on the runways, we don’t see them going anywhere soon. The cutout heel detail on this pair gives a modern update.

‘Kori’ studded leather boots £565; net-a-porter.com

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MIS-MATCHING Maria Tash

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Forget about perfect pairings - this season it’s all about lots of piercings and tiny mismatched diamond earrings. No-one does it better than cult New York piercer Maria Tash, who now has permanent studio space in Liberty where she also sells her much revered fine jewllery.

From £41 - £4,900; liberty.co.uk

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LOGO MANIA Saint Laurent

Anthony Vaccarello, the new creative director at Saint Laurent, has put the ‘Y’ back into YSL with a SS17 catwalk full of the original iconic logos. The new name and collection launches next spring, but you can get ahead of the rest with this monogram bag.

‘Kate Monogram’ embossed leather bag £1,140; mytheresa.com

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01. CHAN LUU Cashere & silk-blend scarf £190; net-a-porter.com 02. DRIES VAN NOTEN ‘Rolt’ Jacquard silk-blend coat £1,160; brownsfashion.com 03. DEVORE Devore Velvet Print Top available at ed £125; rigbyandmac.com 04. HILL & FRIENDS ‘Happy Satchel’ Calf hair bag £1,450; hillandfriends.com 05. YASLEO Leopard print skirt, £40; macandmiller.com 06. SAINT LAURENT ‘Babies 90’ Calf hair ankle boots £845; mytheresa.com 07. KATE MOSS FOR EQUIPMENT ‘Avery’ Washed-silk pajama pants £360; net-a-porter.com

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The festive edition of

OF LONDON 17–20 NOVEMBER 2016 TOBACCO DOCK

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BEE GODDESS

‘Sword’ Black diamond & 14ct gold necklace £1,130; harrods.com

MAISON MICHEL

‘Elodie’ Wool hat £460; brownsfashion.com

ESTABAN CORTAZAR Velvet top £540; brownsfashion.com

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN ‘Knuckle’ Studded clutch bag £1,195; farfetch.com

SIMONE ROCHA AW16

ATTICO Velvet wrap dress £650; mytheresa.com

MM6 MAISON MARGIELA

Velvet maxi skirt £360; farfetch.com

3XI

'WM3' Cropped fringe denim jeans £245; net-a-porter.com

ROULLIER WHITE

Gothic Bluebell by Union, £125 roullierwhite.com

AMRAPALI

GOTHIC VICTORIANA VANESSA STEWARD Velvet

fringed scarf £175; net-a-porter.com

JIMMY CHOO

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Unleash your dark side this winter B y Charlot te Adset t

DRIES VAN NOTEN Velvet and pearl choker £240; selfridges.com

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STONE PARIS

‘Grace’ Diamond and 18ct rose gold ring £720; mytheresa.com

MAC & MILLER

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Mice in Matchboxes £17.95

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Cactus Vases £10.95-£39.50

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WILD THING Dolce & Gabbana’s new collection, Wild About Fall, features greens, browns, golds and rose pinks, perfect for creating a vibrant, statement look in time for the party season. dolcegabbana.com

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B E AU T Y R e v i e w

Chanel’s new campaign star and our pick of the best micellar waters W o r d s C AT H E R I N E H A L E S

QUEEN B LUXURY NAIL LOUNGE Wo r d s y v e t t e m a r s h a l l

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s a qualified gel nail addict, I was very interested to see what the fuss was all about at a new luxury nail lounge, Queen B. Using award-winning brands Cuccio Naturale, a world leader in hand and foot care with products formulated using the finest fruit extracts and botanicals, Queen B already had me hooked. As a woman who constantly likes to keep her nails on trend I'm not a fan of nail bars where you feel like you practically have to wear a mask.

Queen B is a 10 minute drive from Crystal Palace, based on Brighton Road decorated with white flooring, tables and walls and filled with luxurious white seats – you know walking in that you will be in for a good pampering.

The method for applying the gels was pretty standard but there was one thing that Charlotte did that I have never seen any nail technician do before painting: smooth down my nails with a clean brush. She explained that it keeps the nail smooth and allows the varnish to glide more easily onto the nail which creates a higher shine. True to her word I could clearly see the difference and writing this review two weeks later my nails are still shiny, even after constant washing up at home.

Queen B are normally fully booked at the weekend so you need to book in advance for their services, which also includes his and hers spa manicures, the signature manicure and, of course, gel treatments. There is also a service for foot pampering that includes express pedicures, Spa pedicures and the signature pedicures. ◆ ● Q U E E N B LUXU RY N A I L LO U N G E 292 Brighton Road, Croydon CR2, 020 3441 7172; queenb.london

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Deep Water Chanel

The newest incarnation of Chanel N˚5 is Olivier Polge's own interpretation of the seminal scent, entitled N˚5 L’Eau. The campaign stars none other than the soon-to-be world famous progeny of Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis, Lily-Rose. The scent is young and fresh (like its 17 year old model), with notes of lemon, mandarin, orange and neroli. chanel.com

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editor's

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of the best

FALL IN LOVE Guerlain

It’s that time of year again – the fall collections are hitting the shelves and we’re trying desperately not to clear them. At the top of our list this month is Guerlain’s new autumn range; think nude tones and gentle blush shades with just a hint of sparkle to take you all the way through to party season. guerlain.com

BEAUTY CONSCIOUS ILIA

This brand is everything a freefrom and ethical beauty obsessive could ever want. All products are synthetic preservative, filler and petrochemical free. We particularly love their all-in-one lip balm, gloss and lipstick. panachecosmetics.com

AU NATUREL

MICELLAR WATERS

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Nailberry

Following this autumn’s trend of warm neutrals, Nailberry’s new shades entitled L’Oxygéné are all variations on a theme. Of the three colours, the ballet pink and soft faun are the most versatile – expect to see them everywhere this winter. nailberry.co.uk

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JUNGLE FEVER S isle y Paris

Sisley just made nailing down your evening beauty regime simple with their new Tropical Resins collection.

Wash with the Gentle Cleansing Gel follow up with the Intensive Serum then hydrate with the Mattifying Moisturizing Skin Care. Repeat. sisley-paris.com

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1 ELEMIS SMART CLEANSE MICELLAR WATER, £24; elemis.com 2 DIOR INSTANT CLEANSING WATER, £26; dior.com 3 MADARA MICELLAR WATER, £12; feelunique.com 4 EAU THERMALE AVENE MICELLAR LOTION CLEANSER: £12.50, feelunique.com 5 BY TERRY CELLULAROSE MICELLAR WATER, £43; spacenk.com 6 NUXE MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER WITH ROSE PETALS, £14; spacenk.com 7 REN ROSA CENTIFOLIA 3-IN-1 CLEANSING WATER, £13; renskincare.com 8 LA ROCHE-POSAY EFFACLAR MICELLAR WATER, £12; lookfantastic.com

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / PRODUCTS SUSANNE KAUFMANN

Flight Kit, £66; susannekaufmann.com

T3

Whirl Trio Styling Wand, £199; net-a-porter.com

LIPSTICK QUEEN

Smoky Lip Kit, £32; spacenk.com

EYEKO

David Downton for Eyeko, £80; eyeko.com

BYREDO

1996 Collector Box, £135; byredo.co.uk

OMOROVICZA

Miracle Facial Set, £80; omorovicza.com

BEAUTYBLENDER Pro.On.The.Go.Kit, £38; cultbeauty.com

CHARLOTTE TILBURY

Instant Look in a Palette, £49; charlottetilbury.com

FOREO

Complete Beauty Essentials, £149; foreo.com

KITTED OUT

EVE LOM

The best beauty sets to keep you looking good for winter travels

The Rescue Ritual, £75; spacenk.com

B y c at h e r i n e h a l e s

AESOP

The Intent Observer, £120; aesop.com

LAURA MERCIER

Infusion de Rose Nourishing Collection, £79; lauramercier.com

VICTORIA BECKHAM ESTÉE LAUDER Paris Kit, £122; net-a-porter.com

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NO N OW OW PEO NPE N We provide REAL Vietnamese food with tasty flavours.

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HEALTH & BEAUTY / COLUMN

SCENT OF A DIVA

Nohiba EDT by E. Coudray

Discovering 1920s icon Josephine Baker’s signature scent W o r d s L aw r e n c e R o u l l i e r W h i t e

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ne night in 1951, outside the Stork Club in New York, a friendship was formed that would last almost a quarter of a century. After performing a successful show Josephine Baker was seated with her entourage in the bohemian hotspot, but the staff refused to wait on her table. Affronted at this racist slur Ms Baker left, along with her companions. In a gesture of solidarity for a woman she did not know another diner, Grace Kelly, summoned her table to stand and leave too. On the street the lifelong bond was cemented.

I was told this story in the gift shop of the Château des Millandes, the castle in the Dordogne that was home to Baker, until she lost it in penury and was rescued

by Kelly. It was from this castle that Baker ran the local branch of the French Resistance, for which she was awarded Croix de Guerre and was made a Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur. She was a civil

Josephine Baker during the Roaring Twenties

THE THINGS WE TRULY LOVE stay with us always LOCKED IN OUR HEARTS

E. Coudray collection

rights campaigner and activist, refusing to play to segregated audiences in her native US, and the first black woman to star in a major movie, Zou-Zou, in 1934. Despite her humble beginnings in Missouri, by the 20s Baker was the decade’s most decadent, defying and defining divas. The fêted style-icon ruled the Parisian cabaret scene

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of the art deco age complete with her pet cheetah, ‘Chiquita’ and she did this in a cloud of ‘Nohiba’ (formerly ‘Tulipe Noire’)

by E. Coudray.

French perfume house E. Coudray also enjoys an interesting pedigree dating back to 1822. During the reign of Louis XVIII a Parisian physician and pharmacist, Edmond Coudray, began supplying the royal courts of Europe with curative potions and balms. Soon he started to develop scented products and by the end of the century E. Coudray was one the five top perfume houses in France.

Today, more than just a perfume line, E. Coudray offers a complete fragrancing experience, a literal immersion.

Their beautiful pearlised bath creams are designed to be applied to the body before entering the bath, their rich body creams seal in another layer of scent before the eau de toilette or dry body oil is applied. The complete E. Coudray bath and beauty experience truly is an indulgent and luxurious one, that is reflected in the scents. Nohiba is a spicyoriental, but one would struggle not to find anyone a scent amongst this clever collection. From Iris Rose, a traditional full bodied floral by Randa Hammami, who created Cruel Gardénia for Guerlain, Epic Man for Amouage and Orchidée Vanille for Van Cleef & Arpels, to the modern, fresh floral of Givrine by Evelyne Boulanger, the same nose who gave us the stunning Comme des Garcons Series 2 Red Eau de Toilette: Carnation.

Those who discover E. Coudray return time and time again, as Josephine Baker said; ‘The things we truly love stay with us always, locked in our hearts as long as life remains’. 

● R ou lli er W h ite roullierwhite.com

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01/11/2016 10:14

HEALTH & BEAUTY / PROFILE facials and massage. I will continue to offer the current Dr Mayoni consultation and services which includes medical skincare systems such as Obagi, iS Clinical and Environ. Also chemical peels, medical dermaroller and of course the injectable treatments such as anti-wrinkle injections and hyaluronic acid dermal fillers.

Dr Mayoni

ABS: What is your background?

DM: I am a surgeon, and having trained in the NHS and worked in numerous hospitals around the country, I hope has stood me in good stead for this exciting new challenge of running a team of therapists and a new business. It has always been of paramount importance that I perform to the very best of my ability and offer the highest calibre in service. I also strive to understand the science behind the medical treatments I offer so that we offer a truly results-driven service.

Skin Deep Getting to know Dr Mayoni, owner of brand new Honor Oak beauty destination The Clinic Wo r d s c at h e r i n e h a l e s

ABSOLUTELY: What made you decide to open The Clinic?

DR MAYONI: I had already been offering aesthetics to clients from my home-based clinic. This was hugely convenient while my client base was growing especially as we have a young family. Over time, it rapidly became obvious that many of my clients needed some machine-based treatments. I simply needed more space! Then earlier this year, I found out that Neroli was for sale.

I also simply was unable to keep up with demand so it now means that whilst I continue to offer the injectable medical treatments, my therapists can now carry out the non-injectable treatments too such as the peels, under my guidance.

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ABS: What is the look you’ve gone for with the refurb?

DM: I wanted something that would offer comfort and calm with a slight sense of clinical without being too medical! I’ve also taken some inspiration from some other beauty retail spaces like Aesop and I’ve tried to draw on elements of my Sri Lankan heritage too. I’ve worked closely with Giles Hardy who is a very talented interior designer and friend who has been involved from the outset with the design and mood that we wanted to create.

ABS: Any favourite South East London hangouts?

DM: For a casual night out, I’d choose Donde for a bit of tapas, who are 2 doors down from us, or Bona who serve fabulous pizza on Dartmouth Road. The Pedler in Peckham Rye is also another all time favourite. 

ABS: Can you describe what The Clinic is all about?

DM: All the time my practice has been growing, it has become increasingly obvious to me that people particularly mums, often feel guilty at creating a bit of space or time for themselves. The Clinic is all about pressing a pause button on our busy, modern life.

ABS: What treatments will be available there?

DM: I am pleased that we will continue to offer the beauty treatments that have always been offered by Neroli such as manicures, pedicures, waxing, IPL for hair removal as well as skin rejuvenation,

 For more information contact Dr Mayoni and the team at The Clinic on 0208 699 9496 or clinic@drmayoni.co.uk. The Clinic 43, Honor Oak Park, SE23 1DZ. drmayoni.co.uk

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BRUNCH BUNCH Acclaimed eatery Chinese Laundry are celebrating their first anniversary with a brand new brunch menu that will include Crab Congee’, ‘Dumpling Green Bowl’ and ‘Chinese Date and Goji Berry Granola. Yum. chineselaundryroom.com

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kitchen

CONFIDENTIAL South East London’s food news and delicious things to see you through November W o r d s C AT H E R I N E H A L E S

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

CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT ith a pâté so decadent in flavour and with a smooth dense t exture the most successful pairing is a fresh and fruity wine with a very (very) light touch of sweetness.

This New Zealand white is perfect because its juicy pear flavours and crispness cut through the flavour and texture of the parfait brilliantly. u ● Kumeu River Pinot Gris 2014 £11.99, majestic.co.uk

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TURKEY WITH TRIMMINGS he family favourite Christmas dinner is a rich combination of flavours including bacon, cranberry, stuffing and gravy, so a ripe red is best. France’s Rhône Valley has these in abundance. This one is made with the Syrah grape and has a beautiful peppery spice to lift the elegant layers or red and black fruit. u ● Alain Graillot Crozes Hermitage 2013 £22.50, yapp.co.uk

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STILTON intage Port with Stilton is one of the all-time wine and food greats. Blue cheese is incredibly potent, so the wine pairing needs to be sweet and full-flavoured if it has any chance of not getting lost. This is from a classic producer and is at a delicious drinking stage now with dark black fruit, clove, star anise and chocolate flavours. u ● Warre’s 2000 £45.75 leaandsandeman.co.uk

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Real food fast D aylesford to G o

Daylesford has launched Daylesford To Go as part of their Eat To Be Healthy range. For an energising lunch, a Stay True Protein Bowl combines grilled chicken with a peashoot and mint salad, plus coconut mint pesto and beetroot relish. This, with zesty lime and beetroot kale chips and a crunchy little bag of berries and nibs, along with a bright green cold pressed juice, will leave you revived and revitalised all the way to supper time. daylesford.com

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GO (SOUTH) EAST Xo c o

New To South East London, Xoco has arrived.

Serving fine contemporary Indian cusine, these guys have turned tradition on its head.

With dishes served in a fine dining style at affordable prices, Xoco appeals to all – there's even a cocktail bar for the late visitors.

44 Lordship Lane, SE22 info@xocobarandgrill.co.uk

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editor’s

PICK

cocktail

ALL IN A ROE Caviar Sturia

Caviar Sturia is a sustainable French caviar brand that's now stocked exclusively at Harrods. Fast becoming known as a 'haute couture' caviar, Sturia prides itself on its hazelnut flavours and its wide array of flavours – and the packaging is beautiful too. sturia.com

RAW GINGER MARTINI Created by BLIXEN ◆ INGREDIENTS

Our London Vodka 50ml Lillet Blanc 15ml Martini Rosato 10ml Raw Ginger Juice Fresh Lemon Juice ◆ METHOD

In a mixing pint glass add vodka, Lillet Blanc and Rosato. Add ice and stir. Strain into a chilled cocktail coup that has been double rinsed with raw ginger juice. Squeeze the lemon twist over the cocktail and rub the edges of the glass with the twist. Add the twist to the glass for garnish.

NEW OPENING Tea Merchant

After an extensive refurbishment, the doors of the brand new Tea Merchant have opened.

Along with the new name, the bar launches with an excellent selection of enomatic wines, a new selection of craft beers and Sipsmith gin infusions created in house daily. The menu brings all day dining from breakfast through to supper and Sunday roasts.

25-27 Fishermans Walk, E14; teamerchant.com

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WINE of the Month

PARTY SEASON Jo a n n a ’s

As the nights draw in and the temperature drops we hear the first whispers of Christmas. For Joanna’s, that means big roasts, red wine and Christmas pudding. It also means it’s time to get on with planning your Christmas party! Two courses for £20, three courses for £25.

56 Westow Hill, Crystal Palace, SE19 info@ joannas.uk.com

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his wine has a very solid structure due to the elevated alcohol (14%) and the balance between soft tannins and acidity. The oak aging gives pleasant spices and vanilla notes. Great wine for roasted red meats.

Ideal with game dishes and mature cheese.

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FOOD & DRINK / RESTAURANT REVIEWS BabaBooM Kebabs but not as you know them in SW11 Wo r d s E ly s i a Ag n e w

orget the regretful late night kebabs of your youth, Bababoom are taking the notoriously dirty snack back to its Middle Eastern roots. The trick is in the grilling, cooking their meat over hot charcoal coals, the smokey shish is nothing like the one you devour from your local grill at 2AM. First things first, my friend and I order a frozen margarita. After this, a tropical combination of Piquepoul and crisp sauvignon blanc arrives which we sip while browsing the menu. We choose to start with a sharing plate of the creamy homemade Baba’s hummus, served with raw vegetables and flatbread. Seriously moreish, our main courses arrive soon after we finish.

We order two dishes; the saffron and orange chicken shish and the lamb shoulder kebab are both served inside a freshly grilled Persian flatbread. The chicken is paired with coal-fire red peppers, Za’atar crisp Fattoush salad and a side of Merguez sausage so the result is sweet and spicy. The rotisserie lamb is cooked well, served with pomegranate onions and a side of grilled Mastelo cheese. We also ordered a side of smashed aubergine that was a little bit fiery so suited the fire grill concept well.

To seal the deal we enjoy Eve’s date caramel vodka. A smooth sweet shot with an alcoholic kick to cool the spicy palate down instantly.

Chatting to one of the owners, we found out that BabaBoom was just a little bit of fun between friends Ω something that resonates in the space itself. It’s a joyous, flavoursome and fiery new venture that you must check out. We really can’t wait to try the short-rib adana and pistachio flatbread next time... ◆

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Hattush Tantalising Turkish cuisine in the heart of Honor Oak Wo r d s y v e t t e m a r s h a l l

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ack in August we announced a new restaurant in Honor Oak serving amazing food and week-end entertainment, this restaurant has gone from strength to strength.

So now we’re back to actually sample the delights of Turkish food.

Owner Sezar greeted us and took us to our table and offered the menu which is filled with many options of dishes to share and main meals to follow. The menu is divided into vegetarian, fish and meat dishes.

The decor in Hattush is clean, with white walls dressed minimally in ancient Turkish carvings and background music that immediately gives you a relaxed feeling of being on holiday. After poring over the tempting options we decided to go for a vegetarian starter to share.

We ordered a cold starter of Baba Ganoush; this is made from smoked aubergine with tahini, olive oil and a splash of lemon, along with Hattush Piyaz, white

bean salad with onions peppers and parsley, pitta bread and falafel with hummus.

This was a feast of a starter but we managed to devour it all complimented with a great Turkish Red wine Pamukkale Sefoni.

For mains my friend opted for the lamb shish, lean tender lamb skewers made from finest cuts of meat grilled over charcoal with a fresh side salad , chips and a pot of the most amazing chilli sauce.

I chose a vegetarian musakka, layers of potato, aubergine, courgettes and carrots baked in a bechamel sauce with cheese and a fresh tomato sauce topping. This, along with a fresh Yesil salata salad finely chopped lettuce, fresh spring onion and tomato, pomegranates dressed with olive oil and pomegranate syrup was exceptional.

This is an ideal meal for a winter evening, comforting and delicious. I’ll definitely be back.  ● H AT T U S H

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LIFE’S A BEACH Escape for some winter sun this November with a trip to Conrad Maldives – as close to heaven on earth as you can get via plane.

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Paradise Found The ultimate beach holiday is out there and it can be found at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Wo r d s C at h e r i n e H a l e s

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here’s no such thing as the perfect holiday.

What may seem like a dream for one person might be a nightmare for others: for instance, the thought of camping interspersed with bouts of hiking or cycling sounds like a kind of elaborate torture to me in the same way that lying on a beach for seven days with a book and a cocktail may seem incredibly dull to others. Equally, for some, traipsing around cathedrals and historic town centres, guide book in hand, is infinitely more appealing than a remote villa nestled in the hills, surrounded by vineyards and olive groves.

Despite this, I challenge almost anyone not to enjoy a week spent in the Maldives.

Getting to the islands, located in the Indian Ocean, southwest

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of India and Sri Lanka, is an adventure in itself. The initial flight is a relatively painless 11 hours and the Emirates service is exceptional throughout. We set down in Malé, the capital city, but this is a mere pitstop for us and we are soon ushered to a jetty where our seaplane awaits. Seeing it there, bobbing on the current, is a genuine thrill. The flight is fleeting and spent craning to catch the first glimpse of the island below.

Barefoot luxury is not a new concept but it is rarely executed so well as at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. Our seaplane sets down in the middle of the wooden walkway that straddles the ocean between the two islands covered by the sprawling resort. We are greeted with cold towels and smiles, before being lead to our villas – Conrad Maldives doesn’t do mere rooms. Guests to the islands can choose between Beach

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TRAVEL / WANDERLUST Activities abound on the island, with a snorkelling safari at the top of my list.

Lucky divers can expect to see sea turtles, dolphins and over 1,000 different species of fish, due to the abundance of reefs. For my part, I was desperate to catch a glimpse of a whale shark, which, to my intense delight, happened on my fourth day, after two false alarms and a highly stressful moment where everyone tried to jump off the boat at once.

For those adventurous types not content with diving, there is the opportunity to try Inside a Water Villa, situated over the crystal waters One of the stunning Beach Villas fronting onto the white sands

Villas and Water Villas, both of which are characterised by effortlessly chic design, favouring open spaces framed by wooden beams and easy-going island vibes throughout. The beach villas are aptly named. Guests can wander through large French windows down to their own little section of sand, complete with personal sun lounger and parasol. A short distance across the sea on the other island, the water villas look exactly like every image of the Maldives you’ve ever lusted over.

The revelation however, is that those pictures had not been photoshopped: at least in the case of Conrad Maldives the cabin on stilts protruding from the azure water under a cloudless sky is exactly the same in reality. Each one comes equipped with a deck and a little pool facing out towards the open sea. I must admit that my pool remained mostly unused, as I preferred to amble down the deck’s stairs into the waiting sea.

ACTIVITIES ABOUND on the islands, WITH A SNORKELLING SAFARI at the top OF MY LIST

A lobster dinner on the beach on a balmy evening

flyboarding. This is a type of aquatic jetpack that shoots you into the air and allows you to hover before dropping into the sea.

The rest of the stay is a blur of massages in the overwater spa, truly exceptional food from each of the 12 restaurants and bars peppering the islands (Ithaa Undersea Restaurant is one highlight, as is the lobster dinner on the beach) and sun-drenched hours spent recharging my mental batteries so depleted by London life. On my last night, my stay is made by seeing a giant ray, drifting to and fro under the walkway, playing in the underwater lights.

My challenge stands: committed sun worshippers will find white sands; adventure seekers can snorkel and dive; foodies will be sated, nature buffs overwhelmed and, although cultural offerings are scarce, the sheer beauty of the surroundings is enough to inspire and awe.

And nowhere does it better than Conrad.

 Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Beach Villa from USD 950 per room per night (approximately GBP 655) on a bed and breakfast basis Water Villa from USD 1,350 per room per night (approximately GBP 930) on a bed and breakfast basis * Rates are based on double occupancy and exclude service charge and government taxes. All published rates are subject to availability.

Emirates flies from London to Malé via Dubai, visit emirates.com for prices.

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A World of Sophisticated Beauty Armani Hotel Dubai brings to life the “Stay with Armani� philosophy delivering a genuine home approach and a unique lifestyle experience where every need and desire is fulfilled for each guest individually. www.armanihoteldubai.com

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earching for a sophisticated stayaction right here in the city?

Those looking for an elegant bolthole in the middle of one of London’s best postcodes need look no further than the Marriott Hotel Park Lane. A prime spot for business travellers, families and couples alike, it also makes the perfect mid-week treat for a Londoner living on the edge of Zone 2. But it's more than just a good location: the hotel overlooks Hyde Park and boasts its own indoor swimming pool and high tech gym, too. The interiors are sumptuous and subtle with pops of colour giving them a modern edge and the marble floors give it a proper Park Lane finish. 

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ike many overworked Londoners, there are few things I enjoy more than a really good spa treatment; I decide to book into the The Club (the Mariott’s own spa) for The Absolute Facial and am excited to learn that all the treatments offered at The Club use products from luxury skincare brand AromaWorks.

When I arrive I am greeted by my therapist who carries out a brief consultation which includes choosing my essential oil (I opt for Serenity, a wonderful mix of geranium and lemongrass). What follows is 55 minutes of bliss; after cleansing and exfoliating my face and décolletage, my therapist massages in the essential oil and applies the super hydrating Absolute Face Serum before administering a heavenly hand massage. I leave relaxed with my skin glowing. 

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hile Mayfair and Soho are known for their food, it's also worth staying in for dinner at the hotel's own eaterie, Lanes of London. The restaurant is a modern British eatery offering a seasonal menu, using locally sourced British rare-breed and wild food produce. On recommendation, we start with the beef carpaccio and then move on to the grill menu (which has fillet, rib eye, sirloin or a wagyu burger just under beef). There are fish and veggie options too, and the homemade fish and chips is a real winner. The wine list is comprehensive and the sommelier is informed and eager to help.

A delightful meal and dining experience. 

THE DAMAGE London Marriott Hotel Park Lane, 140 Park Lane, Mayfair, W1K 7AA +44 (0)20 7493 7000 londonmarriottparklane.co.uk

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HOUSE OF PLANTS Urban dwellers with green fingers will find solace in Caro Langton and Rose Ray's guide to caring for tropical house plants.

House of Plants, £20, Frances Lincoln Publishers

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10 of the best

candlesticks SKAGERAK

Modern ideas, designs and styles for your home

Segments candleholder oak, £65 cloudberryliving.co.uk

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Set of Three Gold Hexagon Candlesticks by Hubsch, £39.95 rigbyandmac.com

Natuzzi Reimagining Natuzzi’s iconic Re-vive chair, Camille Walala, Eley Kishimoto and Patternity have each taken a risk. Using bold colours and busy patterns their reinterpretation of the world’s first reclining chair are truly modern. natuzzi.co.uk

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Candle Holder ‘Lova’Marble, £28 goodhoodstore.com

ROLL UP

Alessi Inspired by the magic of the circus, Alessi’s latest collection is fun. The imaginative designs use the rhomboidal, circular, striped and pointed geometric patterns of the performer’s costume to create a striking series of objects.

Alessi.com

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Magical Ensemble Oliver Candle, £POA imagerycode.com

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Nordic Styles Made from ethically sourced timber, these crates are made exclusively for Nordic Style and are branded with the area and postcode of the Londonbased shops. Often used as fruit bowls, organisers or desk tidys, these useful boxes are practical and stylish. nordicstyle.com KIM THOME

Rectangular Lump Candle Holders, $250 thefutureperfect.com

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Po l t r o n a F r a u x N e r i & H u Crafted in walnut and brass with saddle leather accents, the Ren furnishing accessory collection is designed to be discrete but beautiful.

Based on the Chinese ideogram “ren” - meaning people - the structure is able to hold personal items and a paraphernalia of items. poltronafrau.com

MUUTO

Match Tealight Holder Grey, £14 goodhoodstore.com

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Pinch The new pieces at Studio Pinch this season include a drinks cabinet, dresser, console, wall mirror and upholstered dining chairs. Seeing the beauty and simplicity in thoughtful, well-crafted products, each piece is as elegant as it is practical. pinchdesign.com

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FERM LIVING

Half Candleholder Rose, £26 goodhoodstore.com

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ZAHA HADID ‘Braid Vase in Black’, £355; and ‘Serenity Shallow Bowl in PVD Gold’, £195; available exclusively from selfridges.com

BD BARCELONA

‘Monkey’ side table, £3000 + VAT, by Jaime Hayón; bdbarcelona.com

FRANCIS SULTANA

‘Malpensa’ and ‘Nico’ cabinets, POA; francissultana.com

ARMANI/CASA

‘Club’ limited-edition cocktail cabinet, £POA armanicasa.com

VALLILA

‘Linja Filled Cushion’, £18.90; vallila.co.uk

BRAMWELL BROWN

BUSTER + PUNCH

‘London Weather Clock’, £295 (small), £395 (large); www. bramwellbrown.com

‘Hooked’ wall light, from £240; available exclusively from www.johnlewis.com

ZUZA MENGHAM

Resin sculpture, from £1,200, for Laboratory Perfumes; zuzamengham.com

BISAZZA

‘WOOD’ collection, POA, by Studio Job; www.bisazza.com

FAIR PLAY

With another edition of London Design Festival wrapped up, we pick out the best furniture finds By jessica klingelfuss

LASVIT

Cheese Lid, £1,630, by Campana Brothers; lasvit.com

BERT & MAY

Fabric collection, prices vary; bertandmay.com

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‘Pilotis’ collection, prices from £53–£115 per sq m, by Doshi Levien; kvadrat.dk

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Install My Fireplace

Wood Burning Stove Specialists We specialise in the design, supplying and installation of Fireplaces, Stoves and Flue Liners around the London and South East area.

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obert Leach of Install My Fireplace has worked on some of London’s most elite properties, most recently with Fabricari at 39 Palace Court in Bayswater, and he's the go-to stove man for countless interior designers including Anna Hewistson. With 14 years of expertise, he is adept at recommending the best option for your home, with both design and price in mind. What sets him apart is his personal approach: all his projects run smoothly and are finished to extremely high standards. "I'm a perfectionist," he says – so he completes all jobs himself, from start to finish, never sending a team in, and always taking the utmost care not to leave any mess. It is this one-on-one approach that has led to ongoing relationships with designers and clients.

A STOVE fireplace can add 5% TO THE VALUE of your home As an online business with no showroom, overheads are kept low and a comperehnsive online gallery provides lots of ideas to choose from. Stoves give off a great source of heat, with up to 89% efficiency.

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Prices start from £650 for a stove, which gives off 89% of the heat that it produces, perfect for bringing that wholesome rustic warmth into your home. A stove fireplace can actually appreciate in value, adding up to 5% to the price of your property on the market. Practical, stylish and it will never go out of fashion, what better investment to make this autumn/ winter? u installmyfireplace.co.uk

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Rise & Shine Introducing PowerView™ Motorisation from Luxaflex® A remarkable new system that moves your shades throughout the day so you don’t have to.

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HOME & INTERIORS / GIFT GUIDE BeoPlay H5

Beoplay A1

seamlessly delivers the best-in-class sound experience whatever you are doing. Just choose one of the preset profiles, such as working out, commuting or relaxing, from the Beoplay App. You can also choose to tweek the tonality using the intuitive B&O PLAY ToneTouch interface. It’s even possible to customize your own presets on your iPhone and quickly access them from your Apple Watch when you’re on the move.

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Beoplay A1 has a built-in microphone for making calls, and because of the rimmed design around the base of the unit, the microphone gives uniform speech sensitivity 360º around the speaker.

This makes voice recognition at the other end of the call much easier.

Thanks to the microphone you’ll also be able to activate Apple Siri and Google Now voice commands by simply pressing a button.

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Beolit 15 features our True360 omnidirectional sound, which lets everyone enjoy equally good sound no matter where they are, or where in the room you put the Beolit 15.

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Unlocking the answers The Independent Schools Show is the ultimate forum for parents to meet the biggest names in British education.

Come and speak face-to-face with over 200 of the country’s leading schools at the world’s biggest open day.

Hear from the brightest thinkers and most respected Heads at the renowned Education Theatre.

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DREAMY DAYS Fairytale fashion for the new season from Marie-Chantal, where delicate dresses and elegant outerwear meet playful touches like pom poms and princess pleats. mariechantal.com

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

Open Morning

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

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

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

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

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Shelf LIFE

JAPAN GARDEN O w a Yu r i k a

A highly directional girlswear label that blends cutting-edge, contemporary London style with the time-honoured artisanal tailoring of Japan, Owa Yuriko is one to watch. owayurika.com

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SMALL TALK Statement style and a teddy you design yourself

MAKING HISTORY Addey and S tanhope School Across London, Black History Month is marked in a myriad ways. Representing them all here is Addey and Stanhope School who held a wildly enthusiastic and well-supported celebration of their hugely diverse community. As well as an evening of song and dance, the finale involved a fashion show of children sporting costumes typical of their families’ original homelands.

British Library Press - £14.99

BOOK SMART

HAPPY FEET

A. Andreassen  These 'Little Darling' slippers are inspired by traditional Norwegian Christmas ornaments and come in soft leather and cosy felt – tiny toes are sure to love them. 

Sydenham High School  As part of the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the Spanish Civil War, local author Lydia Syson visited the school to discuss her work and run creative writing workshops. Her book, A World Between Us, is set during the period and features a heroine from Sydenham. 

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hildren (especially boys) that struggle with reading normally can often exhibit hugely advanced skills if a non-fiction subject grabs them, and, as in the case of dinosaurs, their word deciphering abilities remain unfazed by polysyllabic names, and complex sentences.

This principle deserves to attach to the British Library’s lavish study of the strange monsters that lurk in the corners and margins of early maps. Here be dragons, fish-birds; mermaids and whales masquerading as islands. And while the text may prove a bit dense, this is a book to fire the curiosity and expand the mind. Wonderful! 

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Moving on up Transition to senior school is hard for many children, but a new study finds that teething problems can linger on...

Wo r d s A m a n d a C o n s ta n c e

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t is something quite depressingly familiar to many parents of teens.

In Years 4, 5 and 6, you have a cheery, enthusiastic, bouncy child who wants to do everything at school. Choir, football, drama, drumming, dance, gardening, reading, chess, gymnastics, orchestra, swimming – you name it, they want to do it.

And then they start senior school and before you know it the apple of your eye is a slumping morass of negative energy, too enervated by life to do much more than grunt (boys) or throw a hissy fit about something entirely inconsequential (girls). Until now, much of this change has been blamed on hormones, but a new study reveals there may be more to it than that.

It has long been known that the transition to senior school is a difficult one. Parents quite naturally think children who aren’t settling easily are having ‘teething problems’ and assume these will subside after a term or two. Most do, but what if they don’t? A new study shows that for a significant minority of students, problems can be long term and, perhaps surprisingly, that these problems can be more defined in Year 9 than Year 7.

According to research from GL Assessment which was based on data from almost 32,000 students, children’s generally positive attitudes to school not only decline once they move to secondary, but keep on falling for two or three years afterwards.

These problems are not necessarily academic, but can be about confidence, boredom, friendship groups or quite simply their attitude to the school and their teachers. With all available research suggesting that a pupil’s attitude plays a vital role in his or her academic achievement, it is therefore important that these problems are nipped in the bud.

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Previously positive ATTITUDES to school DECLINE once children MOVE TO SECONDARY

The proportion of children who feel good about school declines from 94 per cent in Year 3 to 84 per cent in Year 9. Positive attitudes towards teachers fall from 93 to 84 per cent and towards attendance from 90 to 82 per cent over the same period. The biggest declines in all these factors occur after Year 7 and not before. The study also records an increase in students who say they are bored between Year 3 and Year 9, the number of children who say they like their

teacher falls 10 percentage points between Years 3 and 9. That might not be a huge number, but that equates to some 70,000 students in each year group who have a much more negative perception of teachers.

Different schools will obviously face different issues. At Latymer Upper in west London, pupils come from a wide range of social backgrounds. Catriona SutherlandHawes, director of admissions at the school, says: “Moving to secondary school can be a challenge for children, particularly for those coming from a smaller school environment.

They will worry about making friends, what others will think about them, whether they can keep up with the work. But it is in fact the same for all children, regardless of where they are joining from and Senior Schools will put huge efforts – not obvious to the children – into helping everyone settle in, no matter their background.”

Boarding schools have their own set of challenges. Susan Hamlyn, the Director of the Good School’s Guide Advice Service says: “I imagine it can be tricky in the second and third years, especially in boarding schools. Often, children come up with others from the same prep but then, after the first year, they are sometimes separated and the less socially confident ones can feel a bit lost without friends they’ve had since Reception. Also, year 8 is the year, for girls in particular, making rapid and intense friendships and then having spectacular fall-outs and that, again in a boarding school, can create ripples through a house or class. Sensitive house parents see these kinds of things coming and handle such marriages and divorces with tact and sensitivity.”

But whether it is housemasters or heads of year or pastoral care, what this study clearly shows is the importance of making sure pupils are truly settled at school, even if that is as late as Year 9. ◆

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Beauval Road, Dulwich, SE22 £1,475,000

This stunning family home provides four bedrooms and 1,701 sq ft of living space arranged over three floors. With a wealth of period features throughout, this home boasts a double reception and a large kitchen/diner that leads onto a large private rear garden.

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Situated on a quiet residential road in Dulwich, close to both East Dulwich and Dulwich Village amenities, as well as North and East Dulwich mainline stations.

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Bywater Place, Surrey Quays, SE16 £550,000

This unique split level maisonette provides two double bedrooms and is situated in an attractive cul de sac close to the River Thames. The accommodation is complemented by loft space and a garage, offering great potential.

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This beautifully presented Victorian house provides 1,241 sq ft of living space across three floors. The ground floor boasts a spacious, open plan reception/ diner and a well equipped kitchen. The three bedrooms and two bathrooms are arranged across the first and second floors.

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Three bedrooms Two bathrooms Three storeys Period features Private garden Freehold EPC rating D

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Newington Causeway, Elephant & Castle, SE1 £2,340 pcm London Bridge 020 3465 9240 londonbridge.sales@kfh.co.uk

This well decorated two bedroom apartment provides an open plan layout and excellent City views.

Elephant & Castle has fantastic transport links two underground stations and many bus options. This property is also within walking distance of Borough and London Bridge, Waterloo and the South Bank.

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Two double bedrooms Open plan living space Wooden flooring throughout Secure block City views Furnished EPC rating B

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

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Property ROUND UP The inside scoop in your area

HOUSE HUNTING

J O N AT H A N BA R RY Sales Manager

KFH, Dulwich Village

NEWS

No Brexit effect as South East London property market remains strong THE MARKET STILL LOOKS INCREDIBLY STRONG

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MOST SATISFYING TRANSACTION

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A young family registered with us and described their ideal home.

The following day, I was driving and saw a house matching the family’s description, I stopped and spoke with the owner asking her if she would like to sell, the family came round, fell in love, and bought it.

MOST INTERESTING PROPERTY

A 4,000 sq ft flat within a gothic mansion.

The ladies in the office refused to conduct viewings there after dark in fear of it being haunted.

A 4,000 SQ FT FLAT WITHIN A GOTHIC MANSION. THE LADIES IN THE OFFICE REFUSED TO CONDUCT VIEWINGS THERE AFTER DARK

rexit has not had a significant impact on London’s property market, with new figures showing the sector is continuing to grow.

Results from the Office for National Statistics show house prices rose by 8.4 per cent across the country in the year to August, while in London this figure was 12.1 per cent.

Jenny Holland, Sales and Lettings Manager at Leaders in Forest Hill says: “While some experts suggested Brexit would harm the property market, the exact opposite has been true in South East London so far.

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Buyers trying to pole dance. A house we were marketing had a dancers’ pole in the middle of the bedroom and, whenever we viewed the house, prospective buyers would feel compelled to give it go.

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“The market still looks incredibly strong, with prices rising and more buyers coming forward to search for a new home. All of this combines to put sellers in a strong position and to make it the ideal time to sell a home.” ◆ For more information on selling or letting in South East London, contact your local Leaders branch or visit leaders.co.uk

J EN NY HOLLAN D Sales and Lettings Manager at Leaders, Forest Hill, 020 3478 9310; leaders.co.uk

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THE BAKEHOUSE

KNIGHT FRANK • KNIGHTFRANK.CO.UK •

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£699,995 Large f loor to ceiling doors

• Being an old Bakehouse, the door sizes are much larger than your average property door. They extend to the full height of the room which ultimately brings in a huge amount of natural light, something that is usually very popular with homeowners.

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fantastic two bed apartment with spectacular views of London. It has been renovated throughout and includes Sonos sound system throughout, designer light fittings and wall mounted televisions in both bedrooms.

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• With the buildings use originally being for an industrial purpose, it is fantastic to see that these features have remained. It really helps to visualise how the building originally looked and has helped to retain a unique feel of a residential/ converted warehouse.

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Exposed brickwork

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Market shrinking for First Time Buyers

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he higher loan to value mortgage market (or mortgages for those who have smaller deposits), traditionally the first time buyer, has begun to shrink since the Referendum. In a financial services arena that

The apartment is bright and airy and has an open plan kitchen with Bosch fitted appliances. The master bedroom has a separate dressing room and a large en suite bathroom. Vogan’s Mill Wharf is a popular development close to the River Thames, London Bridge and the local amenities of Shad Thames, Bermondsey Street and Maltby Street markets. ◆

KFH London Bridge, 020 3792 4528;

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has become increasingly risk adverse since the decision to leave the EU, these higher risk mortgages are reducing in number, leaving clients struggling to find the options they once had to get their first steps on the property ladder. However, adversely the amount of mortgages available to those who have larger deposits and are less risky has certainly increased.

In such a volatile market, it is important that you get the best advice possible from either Elysian Finance or your mortgage broker. ◆

JONATHAN CHAN DLER Director

Elysian Finance 020 8761 6777;

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Paul Humphreys Head of Knight Frank Dulwich Village

Best shop • The three Rigby & Mac stores are ideally situated around our patch: Tomlinsons in Dulwich Village, The Dulwich Trader in West Dulwich and ED in East Dulwich.

Each shop has a different style and products but all are perfect for finding lovely homewares and last minute gifts.

What to do on a rainy day • The Picture House cinema on Lordship Lane is always good for a rainy day. They have three screens and a lovely café with a fantastic menu.

Best restaurant • Franklins on Lordship Lane is always a favourite for a slightly smarter lunch with clients. The menu is fresh and imaginative and changes regularly. There’s also the farm shop next door.

Franklins on Lordship Lane is always a favourite for a slightly smarter lunch S ports and recreation • Perhaps the wrong time of year to mention this, but Brockwell Lido is always very busy during the sunny summer months. They are open during the winter as well and even have a swim on Christmas day. ◆

Knight Frank Dulwich Village, 020 8022 2260; knightfrank.co.uk

SPOTLIGHT ON SOUTH EAST LONDON

GARETH JAM ES PROPERT Y Peckham Rye, 020 7635 2070; garethjames.com

POUNDS PER WEEK & ANNUAL CHANGE

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Harold Road, Crystal Palace SE19 Large two double bedroom Victorian conversion set on a quiet residential road.

£515,000 S/O F/H • • • •

Private balcony Private garage Communal garden Energy Efficiency Rating D

Contact Crystal Palace 020 8768 0000

Colyton Road, Dulwich SE22 Large four bedroom family home overlooking Peckham Rye Park.

£1,250,000 F/H • • • •

Large open-plan living area Off-road parking for 4/5 cars Fantastic views Energy Efficiency Rating D

Contact Dulwich 020 8516 3666

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Wickham Road, Brockley SE4 Three bedroom conversion flat forming the whole second floor of a period residence.

Guide £700,000 - £750,000 L/H • • • •

Spacious period flat High specification throughout Brockley Conservation Area Energy Efficiency Rating D

Contact Brockley 020 8694 1177

Long Lane, London Bridge SE1 A premier apartment moments from the popular Bermondsey Street.

£1,050,000 S/O F/H • • • •

Two bedrooms Warehouse conversion 994 sq ft of living space Energy Efficiency Rating C

Contact London Bridge 020 7089 6565

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Harlescott Road, Nunhead SE15 A beautifully presented Victorian terraced house situated in picturesque Nunhead.

£945,000 F/H • • • •

Three double bedrooms Beautiful period features Great condition Energy Efficiency Rating D

Contact Peckham 020 7771 6777

Norbury Hill, Streatham SW16 A truly outstanding double fronted four bedroom detached house.

£1,100,000 F/H • • • •

Four bedrooms Two reception rooms 100ft garden Energy Efficiency Rating D

Contact Streatham 020 8768 6373

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PROPERTY / COUNTRY LIVING NIGEL LEWIS

SURREY VILLAGES Surrey’s most popular towns and villages

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ore and more of us are hearing the call of the countryside and upping sticks from London’s busy streets. But where are we all going?

The number of Londoners selling up and moving out increased by over 60% last year, according to research agent Hamptons International. This would appear to be a collective raspberry to London’s frenetic lifestyle as urbanites looking for space, a less competitive school enrolment system and less pollution vote with their feet.

But it’s not just families cashing in their London equity. Hamptons International’s figures show that one in six of those escaping to the country are first-time buyers prepared to run the gauntlet of commuting into London to secure an affordable home. So where are the hotspots? Surrey envelopes much of SW

Foxtons: Five bedroom detached house with large back garden on Mount Hermon Road, £1.2 million

and SE London’s borders from Windsor in the west to Surbiton in the east and the county is one of the first Londoners consider, partly because of the multiple train lines that serve it. So we asked agents about the most sought after areas. u

MOUNT HERMON

ount Hermon is the area directly south of Woking town centre popular with commuters because of it's central train station. The area is treasured for features including Barnsbury Primary school, Woking College, Woking Park and the fact that you’re within touching distance of the town’s green belt.

Detached houses range from £2.5 million to £600,000, while townhouses start at £450,000 and rise to £800,000.  For sale: Five bedroom detached house with large garden on Mount Hermon Road, £1.2 million.

More info: Foxtons, 01483 434445.

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Knight Frank: Five bedroom cottage with outbuildings, pool, tennis court and stabling, £1.875m

WEYBRIDGE

eybridge is known for St George’s Hill estate, which was the UK’s first major gated community. But if you want to be between the train station and the town centre then the streets around central Weybridge are not to be sniffed at. Prices start £400,000 for a cottage while larger terraced houses kick off at £460,000. Townhouses start at £750,000 and large terraces at £900,000 rising to £1.5 million for a detached.  For sale: Six bedroom detached mansion with a luxury interior, £1.85 million.

More info: John D Wood, 01932 645 251.

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HASCOMBE, GUILDFORD

ascombe is one of those villages that it’s hard to believe can be commutable from London, given the bucolic surroundings. Properties don’t come up here often and you’ll need deep pockets for a detached home with land here; probably £1.5 to £2.5 million with semis occasionally at around £800,000.  For sale: Langhurst, a five bedroom stockman’s cottage with outbuildings, pool, tennis court and stabling, £1.875m.

More info: Knight Frank, 01483 378971.

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John D Wood & Co.: Six bedroom detached mansion with a luxury interior, £1.85 million

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Tom Yeomanson AS SO CIATE, SALES MANAG ER Knight Frank

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REBECCA NOONAN

grew up in the 1980s in Somerset, and whilst I was dreaming of football, Star Wars and The A Team, things were changing in SE1 London.

The derelict warehouses of Shad Thames that were once home to tea, spices and breweries were being regenerated into residential apartments with bars, restaurants and offices below.

After spending time in Italy, Japan and Australia, by 2003 I was back in London and was starting my first job in estate agency. Truth be told, I never intended to do it for very long, but meanwhile in SE1, things continued to evolve; Tate Modern opened in 2000 and shortly after Berkeley Homes bought the land next to Tower Bridge. I couldn’t believe how much I enjoyed my new job. I loved the variety and I met so many interesting people.

By 2006 I was running a big sales team and the market was really turning. In 2007 people started talking about “the top of the market” but many agents didn’t agree. The market was so good it seemed the sun would never set. Back over in SE1, Berkeley Homes were granted planning permission for 356 residential units and a cultural

The market was so good is seemed the sun would never set

centre in a residential scheme to be named One Tower Bridge.

Then Lehman Brothers collapsed in September 2008 and the market changed forever; there were noticeably fewer speculative purchasers. However, as with all major market disruptions, life went on and people did move for the usual reasons Ω upsizing, downsizing, schools and work. The market recovered quickly, with demand still outstripping supply. Meanwhile, as the South Bank grew in popularity, Berkeley Homes had the wheels in motion on the construction phase of One Tower Bridge. In 2014 I moved to the Residential Development team in the City for Knight Frank.

Residential Development is estate agency on the macro scale.

These vendors are not selling one property; in some cases they are selling thousands. We consulted and

acted for some big clients including Barratt Homes, Ballymore, Great Portland Estate and Berkeley Homes. It was fascinating being involved in a process that began with selling land and finished with a new town. However, I missed working in a sales office; I missed the interaction and the journey of each transaction. So in 2015 when Knight Frank asked me to open our new sales office within One Tower Bridge, I felt very lucky.

From day one, I enjoyed the diversity and this is what I love about working in SE1. I pass Tower Bridge daily; it is one of the most iconic landmarks in the world, and it remains such an impressive sight. In Shad Thames there are superb lateral apartments with incredible views of the bridge and the City. Within moments you can be in One Tower Bridge with the finest quality in terms of build and amenities. Then you can walk through Borough Market with an endless variety of food and drink offerings, to the South Bank where the journey continues past more landmarks and superb residential buildings. SE1 has been on quite a journey during my life, but I am delighted we met and am looking forward to continuing this exciting adventure together. ◆

TOWER BRIDGE / 020 3837 1524 / knightfrank.com

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Pontifex Wharf, Southbank SE1 A stunning loft style, split level apartment in the heart of Borough Market On the second and third floors, this large apartment has brand new appliances throughout. Benefits include floor to ceiling windows, fully equipped Gaggenau kitchen and integrated entertainiment system. 2 double bedrooms, 2 reception rooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/dining area and balcony. EPC:B. Approximately 100.71 sq m (1084 sq ft).

Guide price: £950 per week

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NEO Bankside, SE1 A luxury 2 bedroom apartment for sale in NEO Bankside, London, SE1 Situated in the very popular NEO Bankside development, adjacent to the river Thames, the apartment offers 2 bedrooms, reception room, 2 bathrooms, kitchen/dining area, winter garden, communal garden, concierge and on site gymnasium. EPC:C. Approximately 149.02 sq m (1,604 sq ft).

Guide price: £2,595,000

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Call us today on +44 20 3463 0408 to arrange your free market appraisal.

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Barry Road, East Dulwich SE22 A luxurious ground floor apartment which has just been stylishly and tastefully refurbished to a very high standard. Bedroom, bathroom, reception room, kitchen and garden. EPC: D. Approx. 50 sq m (538 sq ft). dulwichvillage@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3463 0408

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Guide price: £1,650,000

Red Post Hill, North Dulwich SE24 A very attractive semi-detached house in the sought-after North Dulwich Triangle. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 reception rooms, kitchen/dining room, WC, cellar and garden. EPC: D. Approx. 217 sq m (2,336 sq ft). dulwichvillage@knightfrank.com Office: 020 3463 0408

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PROPERTY / BASEMENTS Traffic management and pavement access can be a crucial part of obtaining planning permission for a basement conversion

NIGEL LEWIS

GOING UNDERGROUND Londoners are digging deep for space.

But how difficult are basement conversions to complete?

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asement conversions in London are at an all-time high as many homeowners elect to sit tight and expand their homes rather than move and face a substantial Stamp Duty bill. Despite increased planning restrictions, the number of applications to convert basements has doubled over the past two years which, as builder Billy Heyman of BTL Properties explains, is not surprising.

“It’s a no-brainer, really,” he says. “Our typical customer is living in a £2m house but to move up the ladder locally usually requires a spend of £3.5 plus a Stamp Duty and agent fee bill of nearly £400,000.”

The cost of a basement is much less than that. But getting permission for a basement conversion is getting more difficult as many London borough planning departments, in particular Kensington & Chelsea and City of Westminster, crack down on the more ambitious projects. This year Westminster

established a ‘sub squad’ team to process complaints about basement conversions, and introduced a tax to be levied on each conversion, which is said to be £8,000 on average.

This is fast reducing the number of high-profile ‘iceberg’ basement conversions being completed. These include those undertaken by Foxtons founder Jon Hunt, composer Andrew Lloyd-Webber, actress Nicole Kidman and oligarch Roman Abramovich, many of whom have added up to four storeys underneath their houses.

“A lot of the councils are tightening up the planning process to try and create as many barriers as possible,” says Simon Haycock of Michaelis Boyd Associates. But the second type of basement conversion continues to boom. These are the onestorey dig-downs that are easy to spot outside a home. Usually, an electric conveyor pokes out of a downstairs window, wet clay clattering from the netherworld below into a skip.

A basement conversion of a John Nash designed Grade II listed house in Park Village West off Albany Street in Regent’s Park by Hampstead by Belsize Architects (020 7482 4420)

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“The really big projects that you see in the papers are all about having a basement swimming pool or cinema, but most of our work is about freeing up space and making a period property a usable family home,” says Simon Haycock.

But if you’re about to take the plunge and go big below, there is plenty to think about. Reducing the floor level or creating a new basement is a significant engineering project and some say it can be more complicated than building a new home.

“The kind of projects where you are simply lowering the floor of an existing basement to create standing room are usually less complicated because they are less invasive – but when you are creating a wholly new basement under a house, then the problems can occur,” says Douglas Brown of RenovationInsuranceBrokers. co.uk.

In effect your home is underpinned two to three times as each new layer of foundation is added. The property is then ‘propped’ from underneath at its centre while this process proceeds and the whole project, from planning permission to finish, is likely to take up to a year, according to Billy Heyman.

Another area where homeowners must do their homework is to pick the right contractor, and Douglas Brown says many project managers don’t help their clients do robust enough due diligence.

“There are some projects which are more complex than some builders’ abilities so it’s sometimes better to separate the contacts and use a specialist for the belowground work and a more general builder for the other work,” says Simon Haycock.

But if you can get it right then the benefits are more than just aesthetic.

Trevor Abrahamson, of estate agent Glentree, says that while it costs around £300 per foot² to build a basement, it can add between £1000 and £6000 per foot² to the value of the property. u

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Imposing double fronted, 4 double bedroom detached house on the Forest Hill/East Dulwich borders. Set back from the main road with a huge footprint including a front garden with parking for 5+ cars, garage and 140ft rear garden. Planning granted to extend out and up to 7 bedrooms.

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This property also benefits from a large cellar as well as front and rear gardens. With a wealth of period features still intact, this property will give the new owners a chance to modernise and update a wonderful house and make it their own. The house is arranged over four floors (including the cellar) and offers approximately 1,750 square feet of living space.

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A rare opportunity to acquire this beautifully presented, two double bedroom, semi-detached Victorian converted property with a perfect blend of contemporary and period detail throughout. Situated on arguably the prettiest street in the area this end-of-terrace has convenient side access to the private garden and also benefits from a large cellar and a fifty percent share of the freehold.

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

LONDON’S GRAND DESIGNS STAR

ome people might use a stair-lift to get from one floor to the other, but Kew House has a fun slide to get its owners downstairs super-quick. This modern home – one of the finalists in Grand Designs: House of the Year in 2015 – has a huge basement which includes a children’s play area that you can get down to on stairs or a wooden slide.

The site was originally a bunch of derelict garages before it was bought by award-winning structural engineer Tim Lucas six years ago for £400,000.

The site’s transformation into a dream home now on the market for £3.8 million with The Modern House was featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs in November 2015, and was also shortlisted for a Royal Institute of British Architects’ award, handed out each year to the best new house designed by an architect in the UK. Set behind the façade of a Victorian stable, it has two gabled wings around a central courtyard.

The property is covered with prefabricated steel, studded with holes to mimic the effect of dappled light through the branches of trees.

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Ellis. She employed innovative ways to find the next generation of catwalk models. This included a deal with Topshop to use their stores to scout for talent. Fiona was famous as the person who discovered supermodel Erin O’Connor, although Ellis has also worked with Claudia Schiffer, Helena Christensen and Elizabeth Hurley.

But it’s clearly time to move on.

Ellis’s home in Ascot is now up for sale. The property has been remodelled in her somewhat unusual style and includes a leopard-print clad toilet and ceilings covered in crocodile embossed wallpaper. It’s a two bedroom flat on Spring Grove in Ascot and is being sold for £1.1 million.

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Hitchcock had a lot to thank the capital for; he directed over 20 films here DIAL M FOR MAISONETTE?

lfred Hitchcock has been dead for nearly 40 years but his reputation as one of the world’s greatest film directors survives very much intact.

But the cigar-chomping mogul was not always grateful for his early years spent working in London, where he established himself before moving to Hollywood in 1939. The Dial M for Murder director once said that in London “the sky was always grey, the rain was grey, the mud was grey and I was grey”. Hitchcock had a lot to thank the capital for; he directed over 20 films here, using familiar backdrops such as Trafalgar Square and Piccadilly Circus.

But who could blame him for preferring the Californian sun, where he worked with some of Hollywood’s biggest stars including Janet Leigh. While living in Los Angeles Hitchcock developed a taste for grand residences and eventually bought a seven-bedroom colonialstyle mansion in Bel Air. But when living in London his home was much more modest. From 1926 until 1939 he lived in a shabby maisonette flat

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ave you ever wondered how young women are picked out of the crowd to become the next Kate Moss or Naomi Campbell?

Although it sounds improbable in today’s social media world, the work of traditional talent scouts continues.

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In the 60s, cast members rehearsed at a pub on Reckitt Road, Chiswick at 153 Cromwell Road in Kensington complete with threadbare carpets and wonky furniture. The property is still made up of flats including a two bedroom top floor one, which is now up for sale at £750,000.

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ven as his life entered its twilight years, comedian and film star Norman Wisdom kept the jokes coming, quipping that “as you get older three things happen – the first is your memory goes, and I

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In 1915 Wisdom was born in London into a poor family and at the age of 25 ran away to join the army.

After surviving the war, Wisdom’s talents for comic entertainment were spotted and by 31 he was a professional entertainer and soon after, a film star and comedian. His most famous character was Norman Pitkin, an incompetent junior employee to boss ‘Mr Grimsdale’ in a variety of different settings, which won Wisdom fans all over the world including, most improbably, Albania.

His childhood home is now for sale. It’s at 91 Fernhead Road in Maida Vale where the Wisdom family lived during the 1920s. Norman, his brother Fred and their parents, lived in a single room. The one bedroom apartment is now on the market for £449,000.

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IS IT LIKE A TARDIS INSIDE?

hen Dr Who launched during the 1960s there were fears that a science fiction drama wouldn’t be popular and the first episode was discreetly advertised in the Radio Times.

But, despite an opening night that clashed with coverage of the JFK assassination, Doctor Who was a hit, and half a century later there’s still great excitement. It’s just been announced that this year’s festive outing will feature a guest companion, ahead of next year’s new series.

In the 60s, cast members rehearsed at a pub on Reckitt Road, Chiswick, which was later converted into houses. One of them, with three large bedrooms is on the market for £1.75m. Agent Dexters reckons it’s in excellent condition with large first floor south-facing double height reception room, courtyard garden and balcony.

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hen I approached Pedder in June about the possibility of advertising our Street Party in September on their estate agent boards, they couldn’t have been more helpful. It was very obvious to see that they care about the local community and the fact that they would pay £15 per board in the street meant that we could make our street party an event to remember. The boards were put up two weeks before the event, with our street party clearly advertised Ω it certainly turned heads as it looked as though the whole street were moving. Once the boards were up, the money was released and we were able to buy shrubs, decking and slate for our morning Freshview event (building planters and decking frames around tree bases). The street then went on and had a street

party in the afternoon. The hire of the bouncy castle and event style wristbands were also only possible thanks to Pedder’s commitment to helping the local community. The boards were taken down a week after the event Ω I was a little sad to see them go. It was a truly fantastic day where neighbours ate, drank and socialised with each other. It was a first for Thurlby Road but after its success, thanks to Pedder, it won’t be the last. u LUCY CLIFF • Thurlby Road Street Party Organiser

LMP Launch at St John’s 3pm-5pm, Sunday 23 October, 2016 VENUE: St John the Evangelist, Upper NorwoodThe London Mozart Players held a launch event at their new home, St John the Evangelist

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in October. This informal family concert showcased the talents of an internationally renowned orchestra and celebrated their arrival in Upper Norwood. In an afternoon of music, art and performance, this community event was suitable for the whole family and brought together many local businesses and organisations from across the Croydon borough. u The launch included: • A preview to the critically acclaimed series ‘Bach to Baby’ • An interactive kids art workshop led by local artist Sofia Greaves • An art exhibition in the foyer of St John the Evangelist from local artists • Food and drink stalls by suppliers from the Crystal Palace Food Market (a Transition Town project)

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Melbourne Grove, East Dulwich £1,550,000 Immaculate 4 bedroom home, upgraded to the highest standard. Offered chain free, this beautiful home is ideal for a family to move in straight away and located on one of the prime quiet residential roads.

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Lucas Road, Penge £825,000 A four bedroom end of terrace 1868 railway cottage offering 1724sqft of living and entertaining over three floors. The gardens are landscaped with a summer house to the rear. Well located for access to Penge East rail. EPC D

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Ruskin Walk, Herne Hill £1,349,950 A 4 bed, family house for sale on Ruskin Walk. Comprising of two reception rooms, kitchen & utility room, bathroom and a 57ft garden. The house is close to Herne Hill and Dulwich Village and has great transport links. EPC: E

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Haynes land, Upper Norwood £730,000 Located in the heart of Crystal Palace is this characterful 2 double bedroom Victorian cottage bursting with features and offering stylish accommodation over two levels, plus a bonus loft room. Upgraded throughout but very much in keeping with a traditional look. EPC E

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Attractive 3-bedroom house in the very heart of Dulwich Village. Open-plan living room/kitchen, two bathrooms and very close to schools and amenities. Un/furnished and available now. EPC:C

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Stunning 4 bedroom home. Set over 3 levels comprising reception, additional study and 2 modern bathrooms. EPC: D

An impressive hall floor Victorian conversion comprising an open plan kitchen/reception, one double bedroom and a shower room. Also benefits from communal gardens and off street parking. EPC E.

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South Croxted Road, Dulwich Village Tudor Road, Upper Norwood £3,000 PCM fees apply £1,550 PCM fees apply Beautifully presented 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom home with larger than average living space plus a garden just under 100’ is an ideal family home. Offered unfurnished, available now. EPC:E

A charming three double bedroom period conversion situated on a popular road in central Crystal Palace.

The accommodation is arranged over three levels and benefits from high ceilings, big sash windows and lots of original characte. EPC D

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A superb two double bedroom maisonette To Let in West Norwood. The property comprising a great sized reception room, two double bedrooms, eat in kitchen and private garden.

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