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Theory

New York based Theory is renowned for creating sophisticated and comfortable modern clothing for the modern woman. The fall collection is a powerful expression of style, with non-traditional suiting, gorgeous dresses and exquisite outerwear. theory.com

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SPECS APPEAL The DiorSplit1 sunglasses reinterpret a classic shape in a graphic style. Now all we need is an Indian Summer to rock them throughout September. £399; farfetch.com

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CHILD OF THE DIVIDE Fro m 2 9 Se p t e m b e r Polka Theatre t’s summer 1947 and 16 million people are on the move between India and I the newly-formed Pakistan. Amid the upheaval young Pali’s fingers slip from his father’s hand and his destiny changes forever.

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he Wimbledon Club is an institution to be reckoned with, not only in the SW19 postcode but across the UK’s field of sport. As one of Surrey’s premier clubs, the place has enjoyed tremendous success in tennis, squash, cricket and hockey. Across each sector, the aim is to provide the very best facilities for its members, along with quality coaching opportunities. To this end, the club has achieved the governing bodies’ benchmark ‘Clubmark’ accreditation in three out of four sports, with a fourth in sight later this year. We spoke to the director of each sporting sector to gain an insight into the club’s achievements so far.

HOCKEY Ben Marsden heads up the hockey division, which welcomes members from the age of four. Currently the hockey sector has 650 junior members, making up four boy’s teams and four girl’s.

“It’s a really highly participated sport,” Ben tells us, “While something like football is very male dominated, you’ll find more teams for girls, boys, women and men in hockey," he says. The Wimbledon Club has nine men’s and eight women’s teams, which include vintage teams and the Baker’s Dozen. “They’re one of the only remaining grass hockey teams,” Ben explains, “They come to the club, have two pints of ale and get onto the pitch to knock seven bells out of each other. It’s nice to come down on an autumnal afternoon and see them running around on the grass,” he says.

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most successful year to date, with the lady’s first team reaching the premier league and the men’s first winning the league for the first time in the club’s history.

Currently The Wimbledon Club is home to nine Olympic hockey players; of which, Ben is one. “One of the things I’m very passionate about, having played international hockey and now being involved in directing the club, is to create a pathway right the way from four to 84 years old,” Ben says, “If you’re a person who wants to come and play hockey for fun and to be sociable, you can do that. If you want to excel and become an international hockey player you can do that. We’re trying to create a programme where members can jump on at any stage, receive the very best coaching, be in the right environment and progress with hockey.”

CRICKET Though there are no European championships - like in hockey - to draw direct comparison, the cricket sector is giving as good as you can get within club competition. The men’s first team are current Surrey t20 Champions and National t20 finalists with the final being played this month. Cricket director, Matthew Spriegel says, “We like to think of ourselves as a strong cricket club and I think the

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ARTS & CULTURE / FOCUS but Stacey has plans this year to up the winnings’ earnings. “Getting $50,000 means we could get the top 10 players in the world, maybe even top five,” he says. Along with the elite squad, the club runs a standard community programme for players of all levels. “It’s a thriving sector and we cater for all ages and abilities; we work hard to attract members from all demographics,” Stacey says.

Surrey championship is one of the most competitive leagues.” On the senior side are five Saturday teams, a Sunday team and respective teams for under 17’s, 19’s and 21’s.

The junior teams accommodate five to 15 year olds, with around 600 juniors in total.

80 of these younger members are female, a rise from last summer’s 50. “There’s a lot more places to go for cricket than with rounders now and a lot of schools are dropping rounders to play cricket,” Matthew explains.

“The biggest problem we have at this club is with space,” he says” “Especially with the boys, we cap each age group at 60 and we’re full from under five to under 12.” An over-subscription is down in part to the club’s setting. “We’re so lucky in our location; we attract people from all over the country to come and play,” Matthew says, “Even if you’re not from the local area, it’s a prestigious club and everyone is very proud to represent it; they know how much it means to a lot of people. Nationally, it’s a very renowned cricket club, so it’s awesome to be in charge and be a part of it,” he says.

Surrey cup - effectively making them the best team in the country and the men’s team are on course to win the men’s Surrey cup this winter. What’s more, the squash sector enjoys the privilege of being one in just three clubs across the country to run a professional event. With an overall purse of $25,000 for finalists it’s a fantastic incentive to get involved. “It’s good for the members, it’s good inspiration for our juniors and it’s good for the club’s profile,” Stacey says.

Currently the event is medium tiered,

TENNIS As a sport that stands as a cultural pillar in Wimbledon’s rich heritage, it comes as no surprise to discover that tennis here is immensely popular. Tennis director Simon Ainley says, “The membership is closed at the moment; for full adult membership we have a waiting list and at peak time it’s packed,” he tells us. With full-time professionals, self-employed coaches based permanently at the club and holiday camps, the tennis programme is designed to cater for all abilities. “We run progressive junior schemes which take players from junior level through to competition standard,” Simon explains. Like each division in The Wimbledon Club, the tennis sector has accomplished a run of awards and achievments. A number of both men's and women's teams have won county divisions; the ladies stayed in the Aegon competition this summer as well as enjoying notable accomplishments in the regional division, while the men remained in the county division. The Wimbledon Club strives to be a friendly and inclusive club who are setting exceptionally high performance standards.

They’ve matched these two-fold and will continue to do just that. u thewimbledonclub.co.uk

SQUASH Stacey Ross helms the squash division at The Wimbledon Club. “We run arguably the largest junior programme in the country and the only girls-only session in Surrey," he says. And on the senior side, it’s a spectacle of sporting success. The ladies won the

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As well as restoring the ice, this facelift has stripped-back decades of old plasterwork to reveal original period roof beams, festooned with climbing plants and new lighting.

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days. Additionally, the venue boasts 12 competition-standard lanes, with the fastest pin technology for the best possible bowling experience. All that activity is bound to build up appetites, so a special Lanes Menu can be served direct to your team table from masters of meat, MEATliquor. They've become the exclusive food and beverage partner across the site, offering the everloyal MEATliquor following the chance to bowl and skate whilst enjoying classic dishes and signature cocktails.

On their quest for bringing the coolest activites to their 12,500ft2 rink, QUEENS has started Go Karting on Ice, for the ultimate drifing thrill. Also coming soon are Curling and DJs playing on the weekend evenings for the disco loving skaters and hipsters. They even did a one month pop-up with BUMP rollerdisco when the ice was melted in July. u

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1. PRISM

Best in SHOW

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A scorching selection of new theatre to see in London now

By H e l e n B r ow n

Eyre, the trailblazing protagonist, is as inspiring as ever. This dynamic production tells the story of one women’s fight for freedom and fulfilment. Jane Eyre’s spirited heroine faces life’s obstacles head-on, through orphanage, poverty and betrayal, before making the ultimate decision to follow her heart. national theatre.org.uk

Marianne is carrying a child no-one will account for. When a preacher and a boxer show up in the middle of the night, things start to spiral.

Award-winning playwright Conor McPherson beautifully weaves the iconic songbook of Bob Dylan into this show full of hope, heartbreak and soul. oldvictheatre.com

3. GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY

Now until 6 January Royal Court Theatre

Now until 7 October The Old Vic

 In 1934 Minnesota a community is living on a knife-edge, huddled together in the local guesthouse. The owner, Nick, owes more money than he can ever repay, his wife Elizabeth is losing her mind and their daughter

6 September - 14 October Hampstead Theatre

 Jack Cardiff's work established Marilyn Monroe and Katherine Hepburn as icons in the golden age of cinema. His career spanned the development of the medium, from silent film to filmmaking more than half-acentury later. Robert Lindsay stars as the prolific cinematographer in the delightfully witty and poignant new play, Prism. The story follows Jack in his retirement as he attempts to pen out his resplendent past. hampsteadtheatre.com

2. JANE EYRE

26 September - 21 October Lyttelton Theatre

 Charlotte Brontë’s story of Jane

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4. THE FERRYMAN  Jez Butterworth returns to the Royal Court after the multi-award winning Jerusalem. His new play The Ferryman.tells of 1981 Northern Ireland. The Carney farmhouse is a hive of activity with preparations for the annual harvest. A day of hard work on the land and a night of feasting and celebrations lie ahead. But when a visitor shows up unexpected, old traditions come under threat. royalcourttheatre.com

5. CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Now until 7 October Young Vic Theatre

 Sienna Miller stars as Maggie alongside Jack O’Connell as Brick in this poetic story of a family’s fight for survival. On a steamy night in Mississippi, a Southern family gather at their cotton plantation to celebrate Big Daddy’s birthday. The summer heat is almost as oppressive as the lies they tell. With the future of the family at stake, which version of the truth is real – and which will win out? youngvicwestend.com

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BEHIND the CURTAIN

A day-in-the-life of leading lady Emma Hatton as she stars in Evita at the Phoenix Theatre

By H e l e n B r ow n

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ABS: Which other theatre performers and actors do you admire?

EH: I admire anyone who puts themselves out there. We are all throwing ourselves into the arena to be both admired and criticised; that takes a great deal of courage.

Specifically, I am a huge fan of Emma Thompson. Ruth Wilson and Dominic West in The Affair are stellar too.

icked, We Will Rock You and Dreamboats and Petticoats are just a few of the West End heavy-hitters to grace to resume of Emma Hatton. She is now starring as Eva Perón in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rices iconic musical, Evita, and her performance in the titular role has astounded audiences so far. We caught up with her for an insight into what it takes to be one of West End’s leading ladies.

ABSOLUTELY: How did you get into theatre and was it something you've always wanted to do?

EMMA HATTON: I’ve danced since the age of three and always loved singing.

I was involved in school productions, as well as my local amateur dramatics society. I got a place at the London School of Musical Theatre after I left university. I’ve always loved it but I never really considered it as a viable career option. Now I’m lucky enough to know that it is! I did a degree in sports science and English and I’m studying to be a personal trainer so I guess that would be my next option.

ABS: What’s a typical day in the life?

EH: I wake up around 11... I need ( love) my sleep. I make a coffee and have some breakfast whilst catching up on emails.

Say yes and ALWAYS push yourself out of your comfort zone

ABS: Are there any backstage secrets we might be surprised to hear?

EH: No secrets that I can share but I do have 27 costumes... that’s a lot of changing in two hours!

Emma Hatton as Eva Peron in

the Phoenix Theatre Then I run a few errands, go to the gym, make some lunch and do some housework, usually whilst listening to a podcast.

I read or listen to music on the train into London, then I'll meet a friend for coffee or food before heading into work.

ABS: How do you maintain a healthy lifestyle around your rehearsals and performances?

EH: I’m all about balance. Everything in moderation! So I make sure I eat plenty of good foods and drink lots of water. But I allow myself the odd bar of chocolate or glass of prosecco or red wine too.Meditation is great for me too; a spot of calm amidst the hectic.

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ABS: What one costume would you keep if you could?

EH: It would have to be the icon dress... the classic white Dior inspired costume that Eva wore on the balcony to sing ‘Don’t Cry for me Argentina’. If ever I was having a low self esteem day, I’d put it on and feel like a queen!

ABS: Do you have advice for aspiring actors and actresses looking for their big break?

EH: Work hard and be nice to people. You are never too good for any job. Say yes to a variety of different projects and ALWAYS push yourself out of your comfort zone. Practice and prepare; that way, if the job doesn’t go your way, you know it was due to factors out of your control, not because you didn’t put the work in. Lastly, take the job seriously, but never yourself. Life is too short to not be able to laugh at your mistakes.  Evita is at the Phoenix Theatre until 14 Oct. Charing Cross Road, WC2H; phoenixtheatrelondon.co.uk

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> FASHION CONFIDENTIAL: CLUELESS STYLE SUITS & RAINBOW HUES

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SHINE ON The Tibi girl is a lover of stylistic staples - pieces that combine trendled details with simple silhouettes.

The brand's Resort '18 collection is no exception. Designer Amy Smilovic has announced the return of vinyl, except this time round it's worn high on the waist and loose on the leg. Finish with traffic-stopping, colour pop boots. tibi.com

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Organise your wardrobe Clueless-style, suit-up and wear the rainbow this September Wo r d s j oy m o n t g o m e r y

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Good Jeans King & Tuckfield

Minimalist and cool, King & Tuckfield is the premium Brit brand offering a respite from this year's print-clashing maximalism. Denim is the brand’s forte and for AW17 we have our eye on the Marion cut jeans. High-waisted and fitted on the hips but gradually widening through the leg - it's the silhouette of the season; £260. kingandtuckfield.com

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PICK SUITED & BOOTED Rockins

of the best

Clad in burgundy cord and fabulously flared; Rockins certainly knows how to nail the new season suit. Channelling plenty of ’70s glamour, this statement two piece is like a Sierra filter for your wardrobe. Complete the pairing with a vintage band tee, skinny scarf and platform sandals - ideal for those who want to try the suit trend without looking too corporate. matchesfashion.com

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SLEEP IN STYLE Yo l k e

Blurring the lines between nightwear and ready-to-wear, Yolke is the fashion label making loungewear seriously lust-worthy.

For AW17 the brand has been inspired by ’70s Los Angeles, taking fabrics classically used for menswear and giving them a feminine twist. The mandarin collar and oriental print of the Blossom Silk Lounge Suit gives a nod to this season’s chinoiserie trend. Too pretty to confine to the bedroom; £335. yolke.co.uk

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MADELEINE THOMPSON

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Multicolour Striped Sunny Espadrilles, £150; ssense.com

MARK CROSS

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Robert Clergerie x self-portrait

September signals the start of the new fashion season, which officially gives us permission to lust after autumnal footwear.

Robert Clergerie’s collaboration with self-portrait is everything you could ever want from a winter boot - pointed toe, block heel and high-shine patent. The black and rust iterations will instantly elevate your weekend denim. robertclergerie.com

TOPSHOP

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MIH JEANS

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SPORTS DAY Golden Goose Deluxe

Retro sportswear has emerged as one of the most fun throwback fashion trends for AW17. Collegiate bombers, racing stripes and cheerleader sweaters are all ways to wear the look, but we’ve fallen for Golden Goose Deluxe’s metallic knit tee. Wear with tuxedo trousers and heels for a sporty spin on cocktail smart; £280. net-a-porter.com

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ROCKET DOG

Magic White Rainbow Sneakers, £42; rocketdog.co.uk

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Heel APPEAL Absolutely meets John Miller, of The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers, to talk shoes, style and scholarships Wo r d s J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

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ith a rich history dating back to 1272, The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers is an institution with deep roots in British shoe education. One of the oldest remaining livery companies of the City of London, it has launched household names such as Jimmy Choo, Charlotte Olympia and John Church (of Church’s shoes) onto the starry stage of shoe design. We met John Miller, Chief Executive of the Cordwainers’ Company, to track the influence of this ancient institution and the role it has played in shaping the contemporary fashion landscape.

JOY MONTGOMERY: What is The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers and how did it start?

JOHN MILLER: The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers has a strong charitable ethos. As a world leader in the education and support of the shoe industry, our primary focus is to nurture young talent,

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Cordwainers Alumni Georgina Goodman

providing bursaries to students and entrepreneurs enabling them to become top shoe designers.

The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers’ first ordinances – the rules that governed the craft of shoemaking in London – were drawn up in 1272. In medieval times, the guilds of the City of London existed to regulate trades – specifically the quality of products, rather than the aesthetics. Far from being paved with gold, the streets of London were filthy places, so shoes had to be practical, sturdy long-lasting items. The Cordwainers regulated both the shoe trade and the training of shoemakers within the city.

One of the most important points of this document in 1272 was the distinction between cobblers and Cordwainers. The former could use only low-grade leather to make and repair shoes, whereas the latter were restricted to cordwain, the finest goatskin leather, as well as sheepskin for the uppers of high boots. The 1272 Ordinances also laid down the regulations for training apprentices, the areas of trade and the organisation of the guild.

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This year's winner: Rachel Hamill

There are a GROWING number of YOUNG PEOPLE who want to learn TRADITIONAL shoe making PRACTICES

Cordwainers Alumni Sophia Webster Photo, Hazlett Beard

Like other city livery companies, the Cordwainers continued to regulate their trade, more or less until the end of the 18th century, and acted as a kind of friendly society for shoemakers, supporting those families who had fallen on hard times. The company was funded by membership fees and by bequests of property and money, and it is partly these investments that enable the company to support the British footwear trade and education to this day. Since 2009, the Cordwainers have donated £1 million to charitable causes.

JOY: What role does it play in the fashion industry today?

JM: The Cordwainers support the three universities in Britain that offer graduate degree courses in footwear design: De Montfort University, the University of Northampton and the London College of Fashion at the University of the Arts, London. These British universities are renowned as world leaders in footwear education. Each year the Company

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endows more than 30 scholarships and awards: in the past five years over 150 students have benefited from more than £250,000. We are the biggest private provider of bursaries and scholarships to footwear students in the UK. In 2014 we established the prestigious Cordwainers National Footwear Student of the Year Award. Student submissions are judged by three leading members of the footwear trade and the winners are invited to an awards dinner in London.

The awards are presented by Jimmy Choo, who is a Liveryman of the Company.

In addition we support entrepreneurship in the footwear trade by sponsoring the Cordwainers Award for Innovation, a £5,000 prize aimed at developing an emerging designer’s business. It includes 12 months of mentoring from industry experts.

Britain leads the world in footwear design, and the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers, with its financial support, influence and unrivalled contacts, is a key partner in its success.

JOY: Do you think the art of traditional shoe-making is still relevant today?

JM: If you look into shoe making history,

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NOTABLE CORDWAINERS ALUMNI S O P H I A W E B ST E R

A former assistant to celebrated Cordwainer Nicolas Kirkwood, Sophia Webster is the young dancerturned-designer making waves in the fashion industry with her feminine yet whimsical shoe designs. sophiawebster.com

Georgina Goodman

some of the traditions still continue today in the making of luxury shoes.

For example, the construction of men’s shoes has hardly changed over the last 100 years. Although many brands use mass manufacturing methods for shoes, there are a growing number of young people who want to learn traditional shoe making practises.

JOY: Which brands do you think exemplify good shoe design?

JM: There are so many exemplary shoe brands that it's hard to pick a few names. Many members of the Company are descended from families who worked for generations in the shoe and leather trade – names such as Lilley, Skinner and Church pepper the livery list. In addition we are very proud that some of the brightest and best in the footwear business are members of the company. They include graduates of Cordwainers College (now part of the University of the Arts, London) Jimmy Choo, Georgina Goodman and L.K. Bennett; bespoke shoemakers Dominic Casey and Caroline Groves, as well as Atalanta Weller and Guy West.

JOY: Do you think fashion is an elitist industry for those trying to enter it?

JM: I can’t answer for the fashion industry as a whole but I think there are lots of opportunities for students to study and join the shoe industry today and we have supported students from a range of backgrounds to enter the industry. Many of the best shoe designers around the world have come from humble origins.

One of our main aims at the Cordwainers is to bring together students and experts to make the industry more accessible and inclusive.

JOY: What would be your top tips for those wanting to pursue a career in shoe design?

JM: Firstly, start building your portfolio.

To get into a design school you will need to show them lots of drawings and mood boards. Secondly, start practising your sketching and computer skills so that you can master concept sketching and rendering skills. Finally, it’s important to learn about the industry. Follow other designers and see what they create, where they sell and how they manufacture. ◆

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R U P E RT SA N D E R S O N

Rupert Sanderson launched his eponymous shoe brand in 2001 after working in Italy for Sergio Rossi and Bruno Magli. With a ‘less is more’ philosophy, Sanderson’s designs are characterised by a focus on fit, length and shape. rupertsanderson.com

JIMMY CHOO OBE

There aren’t many people who haven’t heard of Jimmy Choo. Malaysian born and based in the UK, Choo shot to fame after catering to the global jet-set in the 1990s, including Princess Diana.

His iconic designs fuse fashionable silhouettes with timeless sex appeal. jimmychoo.com

C H A R LOT T E O LY M P I A

Charlotte Olympia is the luxury shoe brand founded by style icon Charlotte Olympia Dellal. First presented at LFW in 2008, the brand looks to old school Hollywood glamour for inspiration.

Loved by influencers and celebrities alike, the Kitty flat has become one of the brand’s most recognisable styles. charlotteolympia.com

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FASHION / TREND

NASTY GAL Swan Lake loafer mule, £22; nastygal.com

ALEXA CHUNG Mandarin collar dress, £450; alexachung.com

H&M Wide jacket, £49.99 hm.com

ATTICO Elena mini dress, £918; net-a-porter.com

KURT GEIGER Kensington bag, £129; kurtgeiger.com

RAQUEL ALLEGRA Oriental blouse, £588; farfetch.com

PRADA SS17

BIBA Jacquard oriental cropped trousers, £69; houseoffraser.co.uk

DRIES VAN NOTEN Jacquard ankle boots, £470; selfridges.com

CHIC CHINOISERIE 10 reasons to covet this season’s most intricate trend B y J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

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ADAM LIPPES Opera floral-jacquard coat, £714; net-a-porter.com

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MANGO Embroidered platform wedges, £29.99; mango.com

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HARVEST OF PLENTY Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall In Bloom make-up collection invites us to embrace the lit-fromwithin beauty of delicate pastels, blooming burgundy, and lush Hortensia. A new palette for a new season - fall never looked so fresh. dolcegabbana.com

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Chanel’s iconic new scent, brow-taming buys and stylish workout gear...

W o r d s J OY M O N T G O M E R Y

BEAUTY BY AMANDA HUYNH Microblade Brows & Lash Lift Wo r d s H e l e n B r o w n

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hen did we become so obsessed with having perfect eyebrows? Since Cara rocked up with her flawless set, the world - myself included - has been desperate for a thick, bushy pair to match. Whether you like them perfectly arched, feathered or full, Microblading is the answer. It’s effectively an embroidery of small, precise strokes to mimic real hair. I’ve come to see Amanda Huynh in her self-owned boutique salon to try it out. I’m hoping she can fill out by brows and relieve me of having to fill them in each morning with makeup. I’m having a lash lift done at the same time, so Amanda starts with a patch test for both. She then cleanses the brow area and applies a numbing cream that will work it’s magic while Amanda works hers on my lashes.

She uses LVL Nouveau Contour products during the treatment which involves breaking down the natural structure of the lash, before rebuilding it around a new mould. Amanda finishes with a lash tint. She then moves onto the brows. Amanda uses a special Microblading pen - a new one is unwrapped from its sterile packaging each time - to methodically draw on hair-like strokes in a similar manner to tattooing. Unlike having a tattoo, however, the procedure is completely pain-free and very quick. After the treatment Amanda advises me to keep my brows dry for a week and provides an aftercare balm. I leave her salon with fuller, perfectly shaped brows, and lashes that now need no mascara at all. The brows should last up to 18 months and the lashes up to six weeks.

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Lady of Leisure Chanel

For 2017, Chanel has announced the launch of its first new fragrance in over 15 years. Named after and inspired by the brand’s formidable founder, Gabrielle, the scent has been based on the idea of a ‘dream flower’, which draws upon all the floral varieties ever recorded in the history of Chanel fragrances. A sweet scent with a rebellious heart. chanel.com

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RAVE REDUX 3INA

Amp up your make-up bag this September with the UV collection from 3INA. The edit, which comprises of six fluoro products, will flatter your features by day and transform under the UV at night.

From a high-shine lip gloss and cream eyeshadow to pressed powder and nail polishes, this collection is ideal for both big nights out and fancy dress ‘dos. Take note for Halloween.

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MAYBELLINE Brow Drama Sculpting Mascara, £5.99; boots.com

Va r l e y x H a r r o d s

Style-up your workout with this year’s coolest athleisure collaboration.

Combining LA living with London’s urban aesthetic, fashionable fitness brand Varley has paired-up with iconic department store Harrods to create a limited edition workout look. Made from high performance technical fabrics, the outfit is comprised of a sports bra and leggings, both embellished with a Insta-cool marble print. The treadmill is calling. harrods.com

SCENT STORY Penhaligon Portraits

Penhaligon’s Portraits collection is a tribute to the English spirit, one that encapsulates both tradition and humour. The members of the Portrait ‘family’ are an eclectic bunch - from spicy and sweet Clandestine Clara to woody Duke Nelson - each one has a distinct character. What will yours be? penhaligons.com

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BENEFIT Gimme Brow Volumising Eyebrow Gel, £20; benefitcosmetics.com

NARS Brow Gel, £18; narscosmetics.co.uk

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A master ceramist duplicates the smile design and function (from the temporaries and 3D model) in the final restorations and adds the fine colour, surface anatomy and texture to bring your new full mouth reconstruction to life.

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technology helps us identify and explain what dentistry is required and why. Digital photography, joint and bite analysis are crucial to plan and communicate your treatment needs.

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Detailed impressions and bite records allow us to transform the imaging picture into a 3D model that you can pick up and examine.

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Full mouth rehabilitation is different from a full smile makeover in that it is a necessary procedure. It involves restoring every tooth in a person’s mouth with the primary goal of improving oral health.Ideal candidates may relate to one or more of the following: TMJ syndrome, consistent headaches or migraines, clicking in the jaw, missing teeth, worn, broken, cracked, or chipped teeth or crooked teeth. While a full mouth rehabilitation is not technically a cosmetic procedure, Art of Dentistry Institute focuses on both the beauty and function of every treatment. Tooth-coloured fillings and porcelain crowns are just a couple of cosmetic dental treatment options that ensure a more vibrant, natural-looking result. Persistent headaches or migraines can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. A full mouth rehabilitation will address these concerns and alleviate headaches. Gum disease is another issue addressed with full mouth rehabilitation to ensure that the reconstructed teeth have a healthy foundation. ◆ Dr Sam Afshar DDS MSC Principal Putney Dentists; 2a Dealtry Road, SW15 6NL 020 8785 6772 putneydentists.co.uk

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MEAT FEAST After an extensive four million pound refurbishment iconic street food pioneers MEATliquor are bringing their super cool vibe to QUEENS: Skate, Dine in West London with an epic menu of classic burgers and cocktails. Serve with a bundle of bowling or a side of skating for the perfect group activity.

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Wine recommendations for the month

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

B y MARIA MOACA Head Sommelier at Hotel Du Vin

GREYWACKE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2016, NEW ZEALAND Greywacke takes its name from the prolific bedrock of New Zealand and is the label of Kevin Judd one of Marlborough’s pioneer winemakers. Made of 100% Sauvignon Blanc, the wine has a lovely complexity and flavours from nectarines, peaches and cassis with more citrus lemon zest, herbaceous and floral nuances, combined with a soft acidity making it fresh and vibrant. ◆

CHATEAU D”ECLANS, WISPERING ANGEL, 2015 FRANCE One of the best rose from Province, popular and much enjoyed across wine lovers across and the world, the wine has evocative flavours of grapefruit, citrus and juicy redcurrant combined with refreshing acidity. Can be drunk either as aperitif or a good match for salad dishes, fish, grilled chicken. ◆

CHATEAU LASSEGUE 2007, SAINT EMILLION GRAND CRU , FRANCE With subtle aromas of leather with and vanilla on the nose, this wine develops into fresh black fruit and spices. Made from grapes harvested from 40-50 years old vines, Chateau Lassegue combines the best old and new techniques to produce extraordinary wines. ◆ hotel du vin

Hotel Du Vin & Bistro, Cannizaro House, West Side Common, Wimbledon, SW19 4UE; hotelduvin.com

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Cocktail Hour Brick & Liquor Clapham

Be transported to Manhattan’s East Village at this neighbourhood cocktail bar with creative drinks and sociable sharing plates. The warm and inviting space has notes of copper and brass and there are booths to cosy up in with a classic twist cocktail - think salted caramel espresso martinis. When the munchies hit, we recommend the chorizo croquettes with white truffle mayo.

47 Balham Hill, SW12; brickandliquor.co.uk

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BEST BURGERS D i p n’ F l i p B a t t e r s e a

Four years since first opening, Dip n’ Flip have updated their Battersea restaurant. The USP of the eaterie is gourmet burgers and hot meat sandwiches dipped into meat stock served in a simple-yet-stylish dining room. Don’t miss the ‘hard shakes’ and bourbons too.

87 Battersea Rise, SW11; dipandflip.co.uk

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STEAK EXPERTS Macellaio

Combining a butchers and a restaurant, the new Macellaio in Clapham has an emphasis on Italian wines, hand-picked by founder Roberto Costa, in celebration of the differences between various regions from his native country. We can’t wait to try the renowned Fassona beef, butchered and dry-aged on-site.

124 Northcote Road, SW11; macellaiorc.com

THAI CUISINE

For a touch of old school charm try this latest culinary trend.

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01 MAGPIE

At Magpie, from established eatery Pidgin, small dim sum plates of Chinese deliciousness are wheeled around on trolleys for your picking. The menu is ideal for sharing, with dishes including mackerel crudo and terrine with nukazuke pickles.

10 Hedone Street, W1B; magpie-london.com

02 SIMPSON’S IN THE STRAND

Giggling Squid

Giggling Squid has established a loyal foodie following with its signature Thai dishes and now it’s heading to London for the first time, opening in Wimbledon Village. Locals can dine from lunchtime tapas to evening curries, salads, rice and noodles.

Wimbledon Village, SW19; gigglingsquid.com

After a recent renovation, Simpson's in the Strand is back and serving its signature dishes on wheels.

The venue's original trolleys from 1848 will be dishing out British classics like roast rib of beef with Yorkshire pudding and roast potatoes.

100 Strand, WC2R; simpsonsinthestrand.co.uk

03 LUTYENS GRILL AT THE NED

The clubby, old-school grill vibes of Lutyens Grill, on the ground floor of The Ned, are enhanced by the traditional trolley service, where meat is carved and fish are filleted right at your table.

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Pizza fans will be in heaven at this Northcote Road opening where they bake five different bases – multigrain, classic Neapolitan, stone-ground type two, gluten-free and a monthly special – and a host of gluten-intolerant and vegan creations. They're topped with homemade burrata, Bolognan mortadella, smoked mozzarella and vegan rice cheese.

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FOOD TROLLEY RESTAURANTS

04 CHILTERN FIREHOUSE

The Chiltern's famous oyster cart does the rounds each night, allowing guests to start their meals with a selection of fresh-as-you-like oysters.

1 Chiltern Street, W1U; chilternfirehouse.com

05 HIX SOHO

With the relaunch of HIX Soho as a seafood restaurant - guests can now enjoy the theatre of ’today’s catch' as servers fillet and debone it on a trolley at your table.

66-70 Brewer Street, W1F; hixrestaurants.co.uk

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A Stirring

Success Bake Off winner Candice Brown on her new book, family favourites and life after Britain’s favourite TV show Wo r d s

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reat British Bake Off winner Candice Brown stole the show with her stylish soufflés and enviable lipstick collection. More than 15 million people watched her take the cake in 2016 when she pipped fellow contestants Jane Beedle and Andrew Smyth to the Bake Off crown in a whiteknuckle episode of meringue, sponge and a marzipan peacock showstopper.

Now, not even a year later, Candice is back with her first cookbook, Comfort. In a nod to her childhood and home-life, the book is jam-packed with comfort food, comfort baking and foods intended to make you feel warm and cosy inside.

“It’s completely nostalgic and full of the sort of cakes, bakes and food that makes you say ‘I remember eating that when I was younger,’” Candice explains. “I like things that evoke memories and I wanted to go down that route. They are warm,

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hearty, ‘I can’t wait for it to cool down so I’m having a big slice now,’ kind of recipes.

That’s the sort of thing I wanted to do,” she says. “That’s how I like to cook - with sauce dripping down the side and crispy bits on top that my dad would pick at and my mum or me would tell him off because we’d not finished making it yet.”

Candice grew up in the pubs that her parents ran. She would watch her dad prepare meat - skinning rabbits, plucking pheasants - before her mum baked it

into rich, hearty pies. But the earliest memories Candice has in the kitchen are of baking with her Nan, Margaret.

“I remember she’d make a bakewell tart and then give me the leftovers. Or she’d make Yorkshire puddings and put jam in the scraps to make me a little jam tart,” Candice recalls. “I would drag our heavy leather dining-room chairs through to the kitchen and I’d stand on it next to her. I was a bit of a limit, wherever she was I was attached to her,” she jokes. The book is named after Margaret in testament to the influence she had on Candice growing up. “She was the absolute apple of my eye and when she died the bottom of my world fell out. Whenever I could spend time with her I would. She was the most modest, hard-working lady and she took so much joy in the family being there. She was constantly cooking and baking and making pastries,” Candice remembers, “If I could be half the lady she was I would be happy because she really was incredible.”

The book is peppered with tributes to Candice’s family members and memories.

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CANDICE TOOK THREE MONTHS TO COMPLETE THE BOOK, TESTING OUT EACH RECIPE HERSELF

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Authentic tradition and striking modernity combine at Patara Wimbledon to provide an unrivalled dining experience. Join us in the elegant comfort of the restaurant or sun-drenched terrace to enjoy our classic speciality and a la carte menus. Or, for those who want something truly unique, take a place at the 12-seater Yum Bar where our Thai tapas-style smaller plates find a natural home.

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BLACK PUDDING SAUSAGE ROLLS

the pastry rectangle, parallel to the 30cm sides.Push the sticks of black pudding into the filling in straight lines from end to end. 9 Lift one 30cm side of the pastry up to the middle over the sausage filling and brush the outside edge with beaten egg. Lift the opposite side of the pastry up to slightly overlap and squeeze the edges together to create a seal. Roll it over so the join is on the bottom.

Put on a tray and freeze for 10 minutes. 10 Remove from the freezer and cut across into 5cm pieces. Arrange these on a lined baking tray.

Return to the freezer while you preheat the oven to 180°C fan (200°C/400°F/Gas Mark 6). 11 Glaze the pastry with beaten egg and snip a small ‘V’ on top of each roll. Bake for 20–30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the sausage filling is no longer pink. 12 Remove from the oven and gently lift the sausage rolls from the baking sheet on to a wire rack to cool. 13 These taste great with my Sticky Red Onion Chutney dolloped on top! 14 If you’re not keen on black pudding, swap it for sticks of apple or chorizo or, just keep it simple and have nothing at all except sausagemeat.

Makes 6–8 sausage rolls INGREDIENTS

Pastry: 150g unsalted butter, frozen • 110g white bread flour• 110g plain flour• 2 tsp dried sage• 4–5 tbsp ice-cold water• beaten egg• sesame and poppy seeds. Filling: 400g pork sausagemeat • 100g smoked streaky bacon, finely chopped • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage • ½1 tsp dried thyme • 2 shallots, finely chopped • ½1 tsp smoked paprika • 100g chestnut mushrooms, finely chopped • 1 tsp finely chopped garlic • 1 tsp finely chopped red chilli • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce • 150g black pudding • salt and pepper

METHOD

1 To make the pastry grate the butter on to a cold plate. Return to the freezer. 2 Sift both flours into a bowl and mix in the dried sage, salt and pepper. Mix the grated butter into the flour to coat it all evenly. Mix in 2 tablespoons of icecold water. Then add a further 2–3 tablespoons of water until the mix comes together. 3 Mix by hand until the pastry leaves the sides of the bowl clean. 4 Flatten the pastry into a square shape, wrap in cling film and leave to rest in the fridge for 30–45 minutes. 5 For the filling put all of the ingredients, except the black pudding, into a bowl. Mix together by hand. Cover and set aside until needed. 6 Remove the black outer coating from the black pudding and cut into 1cm sticks. 7 Set the chilled pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll out into a 60 x 30cm rectangle, about 3mm thick. Turn the pastry as you roll to stop it from springing back. As you work, try not to handle the pastry too much. 8 Trim the edges of the pastry so they are neat. Spoon the sausagemeat filling into the centre and squeeze together to make a sausage shape that runs across

CANDICE WAS BROUGHT UP ON EDMONTON GREEN WHEN IT WAS A BUSY, BUSTLING MARKET AND IS PASSIONATE ABOUT USING LOCAL PRODUCE

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I WANTED Comfort to start off AS MINE BUT AS TIME GOES ON it becomes THE READER'S

Alongside Margaret’s Boiled Fruit Cake there’s Dad’s favourite Black Forest Gateau with lashings of extra cream, a Coconut, Banana and Dark Chocolate Loaf for mam and sister and Tottie Scones for partner Liam.

“I really wanted Comfort to start off as mine, but as time goes on it becomes the reader’s," Candice explains, “So if you don’t like a flavour or an ingredient, change it. If you don’t like a texture, change it. It’s okay to do that. Start making things your own and stop worrying about baking, because it shouldn’t be worrying. Baking should be fun and relaxing,” she says. True to her word, Candice heads to the kitchen for rest, recovery and a break from her busy schedule. “At the moment I’m trying to bake every day when I’m at home,” she says. “The other day I had two hours before heading over to my mum and dad’s.

I could have spent those two hours doing something constructive, like packing and getting ready for the next couple of days, or I could bake and then run late... And that’s normally what I do,” she laughs.

We’re all of course wondering how on earth she stays so svelte with all that sugar. “Well, we do eat a lot and I eat cake most days, so when I’m at home I try to balance it out with a decent lunch - I’ll have

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FOOD & DRINK / INTERVIEW a salad, spinach and rice, and for dinner it’s normally stir fry or something similar,” Candice says. It is also no doubt partly down to having a schedule that barely lets up. It’s not even 11am and Candice has already done a hefty stint on Radio 2.

She also writes for The Sunday Times and frequently appears on ITV’s This Morning, though things have calmed down considerably now that the book is done. “I wrote every single recipe and I tried out each one. I really wanted to do it by myself and I got it done in just under three months,” Candice says. “I don’t think I slept very much at all during the process.

One time, Liam came down to the kitchen; it was about four in the morning and I was making a fish pie. I had gone to bed but my brain was ticking over so much that I just had to get up and make this fish pie. We had interesting meals at interesting times,” she laughs.

Life before Bake Off saw Candice teaching at Ashlyns School in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. She trained in and taught PE at the school

ORANGE & HIBISCUS MADELEINES Makes about 32 INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp dried hibiscus petals • 100ml boiling water • 90g unsalted butter, melted and cooled, plus extra to grease the moulds • 50g soft light brown sugar • 100g golden caster sugar • 2 large eggs • grated zest and juice of 1 orange, plus extra zest to decorate • 100g plain flour, plus extra for the moulds • just under 1 tsp baking powder • pinch of salt • 1 tbsp orange blossom honey

METHOD

IT WAS FOUR IN THE MORNING

and I was making a fish pie

THE BOOK IS CRAMMED WITH TRIBUTES TO CANDICE'S FAMILY, INCLUDING MALTESER ICE CREAM FOR HER NAN

before moving over to the special needs department. “It was something I took great pride in and I worked really hard to get to where I was,” Candice says. A career in baking is quite the departure and the decision to give up teaching was tough. So does she miss it? “I do some days,” Candice muses, “especially now it’s the end of term and the kids are sitting their exams; I keep thinking I should be there to help them out and I wonder how they’re getting on,” she says. “But on the other hand, when I do demonstrations and I talk to children and to parents who’ll say ‘You’ve got my daughter or my son into baking,’ it's like I’m almost still doing that role of inspiring and teaching,” Candice continues.

Now with the release of Comfort, Candice will certainly continue to inspire and encourage people to get cooking. Her life since Bake Off has been on a sugar high that shows no sign of dipping any time soon. ◆

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1 Put the dried hibiscus petals in a small bowl and pour over the boiling water. Leave to soften for about 5 minutes. 2 Meanwhile, brush your madeleine moulds with melted butter, then dust them lightly with flour. 3 Combine the brown sugar, 50g of the caster sugar and the eggs in a large bowl and whisk with an electric hand whisk until light and fluffy. Add the orange zest, 90g cooled melted butter, plain flour, baking powder, salt, honey and 1 tablespoon of the hibiscus water, and mix together to make a batter. Leave for a minimum of 30 minutes. 4 Preheat the oven to 170°C fan (190°C/375°F/Gas Mark 5). 5 Spoon the batter into the prepared madeleine moulds (you will need to bake in batches).

Take care not to overfill the moulds. Bake for 10–12 minutes until risen and golden. 6 Remove the madeleines from the moulds and place on a wire rack. Cool the moulds, then brush with melted butter and dust with flour again before baking another batch of madeleines. 7 Once all the madeleines have been baked and cooled, mix together the orange juice, the remaining 50g caster sugar and 3 tablespoons of the hibiscus water in a small saucepan. Stir over a medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and you have a thick syrup. 8 Poke a hole in the underside of each madeleine and brush over the syrup. Wait for this to soak in, then brush on a second coat of the syrup. Finish with a grating of orange zest.

These are best eaten fresh on the day of baking.

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Boasting a masterful menu of exceptional taste, discover more than your traditional curry at this authentic Punjabi eatery

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ince opening its doors ten years ago, Sai has increasingly become one of Wimbledon's most favoured Indian restaurants, and it’s easy to understand why.

Upon arrival, we are transported into a space of brilliant Indian culture, unable to stop ourselves from admiring the antique entrance chandeliers, wall hangings and atmospheric music. We are seated at the front of the restaurant, beside a lush open grass terrace - an inviting spot for the option of summertime alfresco dining.

The menu is simply gratifying. With an extensive range of traditional to contemporary meat and vegetarian dishes available, there is something for everyone to appreciate.

Our drink of choice is the recommended one-of-a-kind Curious Brew Beer, a cool, crisp and refreshing concoction of beer, wine and champagne - which wonderfully complements the striking and dynamic flavours of our upcoming dishes.

For starters, I ordered paneer tikka alongside the chicken samosa, while my companion opts for the garlic prawns.

They arrive swiftly in an abundance of colour and flavour - all excellently presented. The Indian cottage cheese of the paneer tikka is marinated with fresh Indian spices and soft to chew, the garlic prawns cooked in a homemade sauce and grilled in tandoor. The delicately spiced chicken samosa is equally divine, wrapped in a thin layer of crispy melt-inthe-mouth pastry.

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Onto the mains, we are spoilt for choice, browsing over the sublime options before selecting the nihari gosht and chicken biryani - with two side orders of cucumber salad and traditional garlic naan. We have barely set down our knives and forks from the starters when the main dishes are placed in front of us, the service continuously friendly and cheerful. The nihari gosht lamb shank is presented beautifully and tastes heavenly. The meat is incredibly tender, oozing juice and effortless to slice - pulling away from the bone with little force. The chicken biryani is cooked in fresh herbs, combined with basmati rice and a generous pot of deliciously rich curry sauce. Both dishes work well individually, yet also complement each other when combined.

The side dishes of naan bread and cucumber salad perfectly balance the spice within our courses, the creamy yoghurt topping the salad and cooling and refreshing our palate.

Sai Wimbledon 193 Worple Road, SW20 020 8947 2212 sairestaurant.co.uk

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Anna-Lisa Smith In her studio in West Yorkshire, Anna-Lisa Smith designs simple, striking contemporary textiles for the home. All pieces are woven in local mills using the finest quality Lambswool and are hand finished in the studio. anna-lisasmith.com

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Pipet will present a new range of accessories in the Canopy at designjunction. Celebrating fine British craftsmanship, all their products are printed and handmade in England pipetdesign.com

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COLOUR SCHEME At home with Tiffany Duggan, design director & founder of Studio Duggan Wo r d s P e a r l B oy d

PEARL BOYD: Your house is beautiful.

Did you work on it in one go as if it were a job? Or was it ongoing?

TIFFANY DUGGAN: Thank you! I approached it exactly as I would approach one of our projects, which meant working on it in one go. I think it’s really important to design holistically to achieve a balanced and harmonious look.

That said, it does take time to add the last few layers of a home, and artwork and accessories did follow later.

PB: How long have you lived there and what was it like when you bought it?

TD: We have lived in the house for around 2.5 years, and spent about 6 months refurbishing it before moving in. The house wasn’t in a terrible state but it wasn’t to our taste and it was lacking in character. It had one bathroom serving five bedrooms, so we added two more bathrooms, and went down to four bedrooms, using one bedroom as a playroom for the boys by making a few structural tweaks.

PB: What first attracted you to it?

TD: We loved its grand proportions, high ceilings and period features. Also, the layout which works really well for us.

The space is arranged over three really well-proportioned floors which means our two boys get a floor to themselves (where they can play with their toys and make a

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to plan your home AROUND your ACTUAL LIFE – NOT the one that you ASPIRE TO mess), and we get a little sanctuary in the master suite below. However, the biggest attraction was probably that it needed some work and a lot of love…I don’t think I could ever buy something that didn’t.

PB: What is your favourite room?

TD: It’s so hard to choose but I think it would have to be our master bedroom.

We knocked two rooms together to create a large suite with an open plan dressing/ bathroom space. I remain totally in love with our canopy bed, bateau bath and open plan bathroom. It has a really peaceful vibe and is very much a sanctuary.

PB: You have a mix of dark and light walls. How did you work out which colour should go where?

TD: Choosing the paint colours was actually one of the first things I did. When choosing wall colours, I think the starting point should be the consideration of how you want a room to feel, which of course depends on how the space will be used.

I knew I wanted dark, moody inky hued walls somewhere and the entrance hall and staircase, being a transitional space, was the perfect place to do this. I chose a wonderful sludgy khaki paint (Pebble, Fired Earth) for the living room. It’s so warm and enveloping and it’s an easy transition from the moody hallway. I went lighter and brighter in the kitchen and master bedroom with Ceviche for a touch of relief. I painted all of the ceilings the same colour as the walls to give the rooms a cohesive, comforting and more contemporary feel…and also to allow for a calming base on which to layer interesting textures and patterns.

The colour scheme throughout the house consists of lots of greens, dusky pinks, deep blues with the odd pop of pillar box red and mustard.

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PB: It’s one thing making a house look finished and beautiful - but how does daily life impact on it? Do you live tidily? What about your children? How strict are you with keeping everything in order?

TD: I think that it’s really important to plan your home around your actual life – not the one that you aspire to. If you’ve got children, excellent storage solutions are a must-have to avoid the house becoming over-run with toys and we factored these sorts of practicalities in from the start. That said, I wouldn’t say I’m overly strict – the house does get messy and it’s impossible to keep it looking photoshoot ready at all times, but we do our best. Perfection isboth unattainable and overrated – life is too short.

PB: What are your favourite pieces of furniture?

TD: I have three – our velvet Chesterfield sofa, our canopy bed and the blue leopard print armchair in our bedroom.

PB: Do you have a signature style and can you describe it?

TD: Our projects are pretty varied as they are very much informed by our Clients, but the underlying thread that runs through all of our work is a carefully curated mix of old and new, a relaxed and liveable feel…and just a touch of the unexpected. ◆ studioduggan.com PB: Is there anything you want to change? Is a home ever finished?

TD: I wouldn’t say there is anything I want to change, but there are things I’d like to add and build on. I’m thinking about adding some wall mounted, Moorish, glass-fronted cabinets in the kitchen for extra storage. Also, the garden is still a work in progress and I’ve been searching for the perfect, vintage Paul Frankl bamboo lounge chairs to buy.

Inevitably a home will continue to evolve and adapt to the changing needs and desires of its inhabitants, but I do think it’s really important to get the base right at the beginning, and then everything else will follow. One way to keep a house looking and feeling fresh is to make a few seasonal tweaks. Nothing major – but swapping linens, scents, blankets/ cushions does make a surprisingly big impact.

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ON THE FENCE Patrick Martin of PM Landscapes shares his top tips for fencing & trellising W o r d s p at r i c k m a r t i n

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Its main purpose is to mark out and define the boundaries of the garden; all other placings, measurements and dimensions will follow on from that.

In an ideal world, a garden wall built in brick or block and render is hard to beat, but walls require foundations and a lot more time and labour leading to higher input costs which can impact considerably on the overall budget.

If your garden project includes renewing the fencing, it is always wise to discuss your plans with your neighbours.

If all the fencing is being replaced, that can involve three sets of neighbours.

There is no reason why the functional aspect of fencing cannot be combined with an aesthetic effect. It's just down to

FENCING plays a MAJOR ROLE in ANY garden DEVELOPMENT choosing the right fencing materials and products.

One of the most frequently used fencing systems in London gardens is lapped paneling -cost effective but not known for its robustness or durability.

Using fixed sized panels also means that one invariably ends up with an awkward gap at the end of the run which requires a panel to be cut to fit.

Another popular system, feather edge, overcomes this. You design and build the fence on site, resulting in symmetrical bays along the full length of the run and no awkward gap.

Feather edge is a far superior product because it looks better and should last much longer - it usually comes in a light pine or russet brown finish.

In recent years, the use of horizontal

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battens has become popular both as cladding over existing fencing or as a stand alone screen to hide a garden shed or compost bin.

These come in a variety of woods, each with a planed finish and rounded edges.

For maximum effect, the battens should be installed carefully to keep the lines parallel and the gaps between them should be no more then about 5mm.

Traditional square trellis can be used to support a favourite climbing plant or again as a free standing screen in any part of the garden.

Trellis panels with smaller holes again make an ideal screen and when used as cladding on existing fencing and combined with stone features and the right type of planting, create a Japanese garden type effect.

PM Landscapes offer free consultations and quotes for complete design and build garden projects including fencing and will supply samples of fencing to view. pmlandscapes.co.uk

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FAUNA F & FLORA Introducing the first interiors collection from international fashion brand Gucci W o r d s J OY M O N TG O M E RY

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ashion and furnishings collide this season with the launch of Gucci Décor. The King of quirk Alesandro Michele has brought his geek chic aesthetic to the line, which covers everything from cushions and chairs to tables and trays. The idea behind the collection is not to prescribe a particular decorative look but to provide elements that allow for living spaces to be customised. In other words: a more flexible and personal approach to decoration. It’s Gucci’s contemporary romanticism brought into the home.

The pieces in the new collection feature a number of motifs that are recognisable from Michele’s catwalks. All the patterns, colours and decorative tropes have been inspired by his fashion designs and reimagined for furniture, furnishings and crockery.

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HOMES & INTERIORS / FOCUS Reflecting his magpie-like attitude to design, the pieces fuse traditional techniques and historic prints with trendled clashing colourways.

The smaller pieces of the collection are of porcelain and produced by Richard Ginori, the renowned Florentine company founded in 1735. With access to the skills of this historic porcelain factory, Michele has designed a range of distinctive, patterned crockery featuring a green and white Herbarium decoration. There are also idiosyncratic Richard Ginori-made porcelain scented-candle holders, which display House patterns. The Herbarium floral print is in evidence here, as are geometric chevrons, a striking, solid pink colour and the ‘eye’ design. Animals from the Gucci Garden – bees, butterflies and cockerel heads –

are rendered in porcelain in 3D and are attached to the pots and their lids.

There are also small incense holders where 3D stag beetles and bees support incense sticks.

There will also be a range of unconventional wallpapers, coming in silk, vinyl and paper, for those who want to make a bold decorative statement.

A postcard design taken from the pre-fall 2017 collection sits alongside a floral pattern from fall/winter 2015-16.

The premium wallpaper is in silk and displays Michele’s take on the famous Gucci Flora design.

Gucci Décor will be launched from September with a progressive global roll-out in Gucci flagship stores, online at gucci.com and selected specialty stores.

There will be no dedicated area for the collection within Gucci stores. Instead, to emphasise Alessandro Michele’s notion that these pieces are simply another way to dress in Gucci, they will be spread throughout Gucci store interiors, integrated with clothing, accessories and shop fittings.¿ gucci.com

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ABSOLUTELY'S VERDICT? The plate rack is as stylish as kitchen storage gets – quirky and fun with its identifiably Indian character, while remaining intensely practical, accessible and clever.

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hen Jen Robinson and her husband Nick spotted simple metal plate racks in a Keralan hardware store, they immediately wanted one for her kitchen. As a visual merchandiser, she had a good eye and quickly realized that the traditional stainless steel wall-mounted rack would fit in with her contemporary British kitchen aesthetic, while also providing a versatile storage solution. These pieces are strong, stylish and practical, yet nobody was selling them in the UK. India is the world’s second largest producer of steel (after China) and steel tiffin boxes, balti dishes and jugs are commonplace. The plate racks are standard traditional pieces and their slightly uneven, imperfect look adds to the charm. Jen brought a few back home with her five years ago and sold them all immediately, so she started importing them as a kitchen table business. ‘The racks are so space-saving; you can empty an entire cupboard into one,’ she says.

‘The whole point is the simplicity of them.’ Since they launched their business, they have imported and sold thousands of them – and now they’ve launched an additional range of steel shelf units to match the racks and create a modular system. ‘The shelves are so versatile – they’re good for bathrooms, for books and as add-ons to the racks,’ says Jen. And since her daughter was born, this kitchen table business has provided a flexible solution for Jen’s working life.  theplaterack.co.uk

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ive your children a book they will really treasure this year, with Gobbolino the Witch’s Cat. The seventyfifth anniversary edition of Ursula Moray Williams’ classic and timeless tale has been beautifully illustrated by the award-winning Catherine Rayner. It tells the tale of Gobbolino; with his sparky whiskers and magic tricks no one could mistake him for a simple kitchen cat, but that’s just what the witch’s kitten wants to be.

Instead of learning how to turn mice into toads, Gobbolino sets out on an adventure to find a family and a home of his own. A lovely story that children of all ages will enjoy. ◆

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Teaching children to fly

Nurturing excellence

Open day 7 October

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9.30am - 12.00 noon Prospect House is a proudly non-selective, co-educational prep school for children aged 3 – 11 years.

We believe tailor-made teaching opens up young minds to endless possibilities, encouraging them to form their own ideas.

September 16th 2017 Saturday 10am~12pm

Our excellent results confirm every child can learn to fly.

We encourage high-flyers to soar, whilst children who need a little extra support are given wings for their journey.

Our pupils mostly call it having fun. We call it being the best they can be.

(Our latest ISI inspection report sums it up perfectly.)

To arrange a visit please call our registrar, Mrs Emily Porter, on 020 8246 4897 or email registrar@prospecths.org.uk.

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PRETTY, EASY-TO-WEAR DRESSES ARE A STAPLE OF THE BRAND

Absolutely meets founder of maternity wear label Seraphine, Cecile Reinaud W o r d s H O L LY K I R K W O O D

ABSOLUTELY: How did you come to work in women’s fashion?

CECILE REINAUD: I was always interested in fashion and style – my grandparents owned a factory which supplied the top Parisian fashion houses, and growing up, I remember my grandmother teaching me how to sew and customise my own clothes.

ABS: How did the brand come into being?

CR: I had lots of pregnant friends and colleagues at the time, and I would hear them complaining that they couldn’t find any stylish maternity clothes to wear to work. I did some market research and realised that there was a serious gap in the market and that’s when Seraphine was born.

ABS: How did you come to base yourself in London rather than France?

CR: I’ve always been split between London and Paris – I was born in France, but we moved to the UK when I was 10. I love both cities, but London has been my home for many years now. It was definitely the right place to set up my business – the city is a fantastic creative hub, where entrepreneurship is nurtured and encouraged.

I always say that WE DRESS EVERYONE from ROCK STARS to ROYALTY

ABS: What are your style inspirations?

CR: Our core aesthetic is Parisian chic, but we design for several different styles within that basic framework.

I always say that at Seraphine we dress everyone from rock stars to royalty, and when planning our range

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we always incorporate styles to suit these different tastes.

ABS: What's been your biggest challenge?

CR: Finding the right work-life balance is something I’ve had to really work on. I’m a perfectionist by nature and have had to learn a few tough lessons about letting go of the things I can’t control.

ABS: What’s the most fun thing about your job?

CR: I thrive on new challenges, so for me the best thing is that no two days are ever the same. I think my favourite aspect of my job is getting to dress famous pregnant celebrities.

Seraphine is a favourite brand of a whole host of A-listers from Marion Cotillard to the Duchess of Cambridge.

ABS: What’s next?

CR: We’ll opened a new flagship store in Paris this summer, and I’m also looking into possible locations for new stores in New York and LA as well! ◆

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Secondly, by embracing technology within our school we are encouraging girls to be tech savvy as well as agile thinkers. We employ exciting tools such as Microbit, to make programmable devices and Swift playgrounds, a powerful app to bring students’ ideas to life.

Holding the country’s first educational conference at Putney High School to explore the potential for virtual reality in the classroom also provided role models for our students.

Thirdly, all of this is only possible if we develop both of these sets of skills in a spirit where students are encouraged to argue, challenge, debate and engage with

Putney High School pupils in a drama class

FUTURE PROOF

Currently only 65 out of the FTSE 350 have women on their boards

their peers, their teachers and their head.

The inclusion of Politics, Philosophy and Economics lessons, rhetoric and logic lessons and debating at Putney High School is one successful step to equipping girls with confidence in their own voice and opinions. Last term a group of Year 8 ran the school for a day and with lively student council meetings, students have an active and meaningful role in the dayto-day school life.

2020; currently only 65 out of the 350 At a recent lecture, organised – companies have reached the target, naturally – by our pupils, the philosopher leaving 282 companies still to achieve it.

A C Grayling implored them to question There is much that schools can do to everything, to become comfortable in equip young people with the leadership the process of discovery, content in and core skills that will enable them to the knowledge that we may not always thrive in the work places of the future. As find answers which can be the head of a successful girls’ easily defined. This goes London day school, there to the heart of our role are three core ways that in empowering the next we empower girls for 21st generation. century leadership.

At Putney we believe pupils Firstly, by offering 200 should leave us prepared to co-curricular clubs a week disrupt the world, empowered at Putney High School, to challenge, take risks, adapt we provide a wealth of and to lead. As such, I am opportunity for pupils to SUZIE LONGSTAFF optimistic about the future develop core interpersonal Headmistress for girls and the future for our skills, as well as team and Putney High School students in the workplace. u leadership skills. From

Suzie Longstaff, Headmistress of Putney High School, on empowering young people to lead

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The Study is a leading prep school situated in the heart of Wimbledon Village. We identify and nurture each girl’s unique academic, creative and sporting skills in a caring and supportive community.

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A PERFECT GEM An education at one of Ireland’s top boarding schools for boys

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lenstal Abbey School stands out as one of the leading boarding schools in Ireland for boys aged 12-18.

Situated in County Limerick, in the heart of Munster, Glenstal Abbey is only 40 minutes drive from Shannon Airport and just over two hours from Dublin Airport.

Glenstal is a small school with small classes; there are approximately 250 students divided into groups mostly of 12 to 16 pupils, in line with the clear policy and academic vision of the school.

A Catholic school, Glenstal welcomes students from all traditions and sees itself as a partner with parents in the formation and nurturing of its students in a climate of learning.

Each student at Glenstal is encouraged to fulfill his potential. The school’s ethos is grounded in the values of reverence,

Academia, pastoral care, SPORT, ART AND MUSIC A re seamlessly woven into THE EDUCATIONAL FABRIC

Year 11 pupils at Glenstal Abbey

respect and responsibility drawn from a long monastic tradition.

The Irish Department of Education and Skills recently completed a whole school evaluation on the management, leadership and learning at Glenstal Abbey School.

The report warmly endorsed the school’s academic, pastoral, sporting, art and music programmes: “All these aspects of the students’ experience appear to be woven into a fabric of care, support and pedagogy to nurture the academic, social and personal development of the students while in the care of the school.”

Glenstal has regularly topped The Sunday Times ‘Parent Power’ survey over the last 10 years. These tables are based on the percentage of students progressing to universities.

There is no better way for parents to discover what life is like for a students here than to explore the school and its grounds for themselves. u

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The annual boarding fee is in the order of €23,500 For further information about Glenstal Abbey School see www.glenstal.com email admissions@glenstal.com or telephone +35361621044

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rom the Swiss Alps, perfect for skiing, to the acres of green space for a long summer hike, the gorgeous village of Andermatt makes the perfect weekend break, come sun or snow. Small enough to get around on foot and large enough to keep you interested, it has all the charm and beauty you’d expect from a historic Swiss village.

Inspired by the chalets and grand hotels of the past, the front of the five-star Chedi mirrors a traditional wooden chalet, with subtle injections of modern features.

Designer Jean-Michel Gathy had the tricky task of balancing the signature Asian style of the Chedi hotels with alpine chic, but he’s managed to pull it off with aplomb, creating a space that’s natural, grounded and stylish - think large fireplaces, wood panelling and terraces that blend indoor and outdoor spaces together. You feel yourself physically decompress as soon as you enter - a very good sign for a short but sweet weekend break.

We stay in a Junior Deluxe Suite with a balcony, lounge, bedroom and bathroom, but all the rooms or suites are a spacious 52-55 square metres in area giving you plenty of privacy and living space.

There’s a romantic mood to the rooms, with dark alpine wood, soft leather chairs, bronze lamps and fireplaces. The TVs, temperature, blackout blinds, lights and even the do-notdisturb sign can be controlled via an iPad

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Located in the midst of the Urseren Valley, at the foot of the Gotthard Pass, Andermatt has been given something of a luxe-over since 2013. Central to this was the opening of The Chedi Andermatt - a milestone in the development of the resort and now a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. A spectacular combination of apartments, chalets, hotels and leisure facilities, with skiing on its doorstep and world-class service all year round, the hotel and its under-the-radar location won’t stay secret for long.

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Wrapping up in cosy robes (complete with hood), sipping red wine on our mountainview balcony and breathing in the fresh Swiss air is a real treat.

Early mornings are ideal for hiking or biking the signature mountain trails. We venture up an easy route but naturally go offpiste and end up on a slightly tougher medium route. Despite not being prepared with hiking boots - a rookie error - we manage to get high up the mountain, where we’re rewarded with Sound of Music-style views - wildflowers, snow-capped peaks and all. Of course, it’s not all about hiking and skiing in Andermatt – the 18-hole Andermatt Swiss Alps Golf Course, located in the beautiful Urseren Valley between Andermatt and Hospental, is also the perfect summer activity.

Back at the hotel we dine at the Chedi Restaurant, which showcases not one but four open kitchens specialising in cold cuts, desserts, Western and Asian Cuisine.

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pop in anytime to sample the huge variety of cheeses. Also very popular (and one of the top rated restaurants in Andermatt) is the hotel’s Japanese Restaurant which seats just 46 guests, either at the open Sushi and Sashimi Bar or the Tempura and Teppanyaki Bar. Venture into Andmeratt itself for dinner and you can eat onion soup and pappardelle with rabbit ragu at Italian Baeren or go traditional Swiss with fondue and raclette at Gasthaus zum Sternen.

After a smorgasbord of culinary delights at breakfast the next morning, we spend our final day sunbathing in luxurious surroundings by the Gemsstock Mountain, where as well as an indoor and outdoor pool (heated to a bathwater-style 30 degrees), there are bath towels, sun cream, beauty products, reading materials and light refreshments on tap. We visit the spa to try the classic full-body massage, designed to target the most overworked areas of your body. You can choose from a range of Alpienne-branded therapeutic products to deepen the massage’s efficacy. We opt for Propolis Massage Milk – ideal for dry skin.

A trip to the Finnish sauna and hammam rounds off a blissful weekend nicely.

As we wait to pick up the Bernina Express back to Zurich, we devour Swiss meat and cheese sandwiches and sip Aperol Spritz at a local cafe. With the sun beaming down and the snow-capped mountains surrounding us, it’s a reminder that the simplest things in life are often the best. u

THE CHEDI ANDERMATT Prices start from 500 CHF (approx £405) for a Deluxe Room on a B&B basis. thechediandermatt.com/en; Swiss Travel Passes are available at mystsnet.com/ grandtraintour

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If the beaches aren’t enough entertainment, or if it’s a rainy day, there are lots of options in this beautiful part of the world. Local crab and seafood is exceptional, shopping for antiques and vintage clothes in Holt is a joy and a visit to Langham Glass enables you to have a go at glass blowing. It's easy to hire bikes for rides into the countryside and golf courses, wildflife watching and horse riding are all available nearby. Back at the barns there’s a communal games room and a Jacuzzi, as well as a very well-equipped toy and games cupboard.

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THE DAMAGE Three nights in Little Barsham, sleeping four, start at £575; three nights in The Great East Barn, sleeping 14, start at £2,210; Barsham Barns, Lower Farm Barns, North Barsham, Norfolk NR22 6AP

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This extraordinary five bedroom house has been extensively renovated to the highest standards throughout.

The ground floor comprises of a spacious double reception with wooden flooring, leading through to a bright, open plan kitchen/dining area, complete with top of the range appliances. It comes complete with an inbuilt wine cooler and sliding doors to an attractive patio garden. Conveniently located for access to Battersea Park and Chelsea.

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Architecturally designed five bedroom house Three bathrooms Private terrace Roof terrace with outdoor fire pit Master bedroom with walk in wardrobe EPC rating C

£210 tenancy agreement fee per property.

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Putney Heath Lane, Putney SW15 ÂŁ699,950 A stylish period mansion apartment with two generous bedrooms, two bathrooms, modern kitchen and beautiful reception room featuring large sash windows, high ceilings and handsome fireplace.

This lovely property is conveniently located close to East Putney and Putney. Share of Freehold. EPC rating D. Putney Hill 020 8780 0033 putney.sales@kfh.co.uk

Bonner Hill Road, Kingston upon Thames KT1 ÂŁ775,000 Located on a quiet tree lined street is this stunning Edwardian semi detached family home that has been well extended and is offered to the market in fantastic decorative condition.

Situated close to Kingston town centre and transport links near to both the River Thames and Richmond Park, complete with stunning master suite and private rear garden.

EPC rating D. Kingston 020 8939 8191 kingston.sales@kfh.co.uk

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Ursula Street, Battersea SW11 £1,725,000 Finished to a high standard, this beautiful property comprises of a spacious reception room, modern kitchen/dining room, WC, three double bedrooms, one with en suite, and a family bathroom. The property also benefits from a private garden and ample storage.

Situated only a short distance to the open spaces of Battersea Park, this three bedroom period property boasts a well maintained private garden; perfect to escape the busy London lifestyle.

Battersea Park 020 8014 9777 batterseapark.sales@kfh.co.uk

Ritherdon Road, London SW17 £6,000 pcm An outstanding Heaver Estate house that has been meticulously refurbished throughout. Arranged over three expansive floors, the property is immaculately presented and boasts five double bedrooms, three stunning bathrooms, a double reception and a large bespoke kitchen leading to a substantial rear garden.

Ritherdon Road is a premier road within the Heaver Estate with independent restaurants and cafes as well as being close to central Balham. EPC rating C. Balham 020 8675 3639 balham.lettings@kfh.co.uk

£210 tenancy agreement fee per property.

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BEXLEY £825,000

FA M O U S P L AC E S New to the market are two very different celebrity homes

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ROALD DAHL’S PEACHY COTTAGE MALLORCA €2.9 MILLION

LOVE ISLAND’S ‘OTHER’ VILLA

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t would seem the whole of the UK was watching Love Island. The ITV show combined elimination, public popularity votes and potential for contestants to couple up.

One new feature of this summer’s series were two Mallorcan villas where the contestants competed for the £50k prize. The second of these was Casa Amore and now that

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the TV crew have packed up, the property is for sale.

Described by agent Chestertons International as “one of the most stylish homes to have been built in Mallorca for 20 years,” it is outside the rural village of Sant Llorenc des Cardassar in the eastern region of the holiday island. It’s for sale at €2.9 million and includes four bedrooms and four bathrooms.

More information from Chestertons International on 020 7201 2071.

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uthor Roald Dahl's children’s books continue to be popular despite his death nearly 27 years ago. Over 250 million copies of his titles have been sold so far and a musical version of Matilda is currently running in London’s West End. Lesser known is that this property was one of his favourite childhood retreats. The house is for sale at £825,000 in Bexley, south London, where the Dahl family lived during WWII until they were bombed out of their home during an air-raid.

Dahl was sent to boarding school and the rest of the family decamped to Buckinghamshire. The address was said to be the nearest thing he had to a proper home in the chaotic war years. Making frequent visits to friends, local archives reveal that he was often photographed in the area.

“Dahl was also known to make visits to nearby Bexley Library, where he would perform readings to local children,” says Kevin Wooder of agent Robinson Jackson.  For more information call Kevin on 01322 559900.

“The address was said to be the nearest thing he had to a proper home”

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Riverside London, TW8

50% OFF STAMP DUTY LAND TAX ON LAST REMAINING PROPERTIES*

Beautiful two bedroom apartments with views over the River Thames and located close to Kew Gardens.

• TWO BEDROOM APARTMENTS • READY TO MOVE INTO IMMEDIATELY • EASY TO MAINTAIN • VIDEO ENTRY SYSTEM • CONTEMPORARY KITCHENS WITH INTEGRATED APPLIANCES • OUTDOOR SPACE • SECURE UNDERGROUND PARKING • COMMUNAL GARDEN

Prices from £720,000 020 8995 2345

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GIVING A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON BUYING, RENTING AND SELLING HOMES. STUNNING, FIVE DOUBLE BEDROOM, FREEHOLD MEWS HOUSE

ALIWAL ROAD, SW11

ASKING PRICE £1,250,000

Situated in a gated and quiet mews In Between the Commons and moments from the prestigious Northcote Road is this beautifully presented, spacious, five double bedroom family house. The property benefits from ample living space, three bathrooms and a wonderfully private garden.

This house will make a lovely family home and boasts fantastic value for the location and size.

Gated and quiet mews house | Five double bedrooms | In Between the Commons | Stunning condition throughout | Private garden and two balconies | EPC: C

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GIVING A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE ON BUYING, RENTING AND SELLING HOMES. IMMACULATE AND UNIQUE FOUR DOUBLE BEDROOM, FREEHOLD HOUSE

GLYCENA ROAD, SW11

ASKING PRICE £1,250,000

An incredibly spacious family home complete with four double bedrooms, two private roof terraces , a sauna room on the ground floor and lovely wooden floorboards and pretty period features throughout. This striking property would make a special home for families or individuals wanting something different.

1890 sqft | Two terraces | Stunning views across London | Immaculate condition throughout | Four double bedrooms | EPC: D

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HARBUT ROAD, BATTERSEA A large circa 1,200 sqft (including restricted head height and storage) immaculately refurbished split level apartment in the increasingly popular quarter of St John Hill. The property is offered to market chain free with further approvals for a rear roof terrace and mansard STPP. EPC = D.

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MYSORE ROAD, BATTERSEA Well-proportioned and charming family home, situated in an excellent location on one of Battersea’s premier roads. Easy walking distance to Clapham Junction, the green open spaces of Clapham Common and the many shops, bars and restaurants of Lavender Hill, Battersea Rise and Northcote Road. EPC = D.

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NANSEN ROAD, BATTERSEA Well-presented house with wellappointed fitted kitchen leading to the private decked rear garden. situated in a popular location close to the amenities and transport links of Clapham Junction and Clapham Common. Available from early August.

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STORMONT ROAD, BATTERSEA Well-presented house set over three floors, situated on a quiet road in the ever-popular north side area of Battersea. Located close to Clapham Common with the transport links of both Clapham Junction and Clapham Common Tube within easy reach.

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LONDON'S LIQUID ASSETS

by N I G E L L E W I S

See which pools are making big splashes in the luxury property market

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he focus on Britain’s top swimming athletes reached fever pitch recently when team GB competed at the World Championships in Budapest, winning seven medals.

Major events like this will help boost swimming’s popularity. There are already some 2.5 million people swimming every week, and 500 new

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public pools have opened over the past decade.

But we Brits excel at another area of swimming that few people know about - building them, and particularly those demanded by London’s luxury homeowners.

One of the most successful companies in this rarefied world only went in at the deep end six years ago.

Aqua Platinum specialises in building for the capital’s tycoons, oligarchs, footballers and rock stars who want

the kind of pools that can top £1 million.

The Fareham, a Hampshire-based company, also recently completed the refurbishment of Brighton’s famous Saltdean Lido – although most of its work is in prime central London.

Aqua Platinum’s business development manager Dominic Searle says budgets for modest outdoor luxury pools start at £80,000, while the more complicated indoor versions kick off at £200,000.

He says the difference between a luxury pool and their more pedestrian cousins, like a car, boil down to the quality of the construction and fittings.

“It’s all about having the best water proofing, pipework, pumps and water filters,” he says.

“It’s also about tech – our clients like their toys and our pools can be controlled and monitored via an iPad, for example.”

For the homeowner who wants to push the boat out, there are several upgrades available.

The first of these is the falsebottomed pool. These can be seen at many municipal pools and feature a hydraulically-lifted floor that can be

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It's all about tech our clients like their toys and our pools can be controlled via an iPad

adjusted to suit the height and type of swimmer.

In private homes, this technology is also used to turn swimming pools into ballrooms, large banqueting halls or even nightclubs.

The other upgrade many wealthy homeowners ask for is acrylic walls – the kind you see in aquariums.

These enable a pool to be inserted into a tight space within a property, but keep it feeling light and airy, plus those in the rooms adjacent to the pool can watch – James Bond style – as those in the

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pool swim about. For homeowners with small basements, Searle says the current trend is to put in what’s called a ‘counter-current’ pool, which enables people to swim for long periods without having to have a large area of water.

The bad news for anyone splashing out on a posh pool is that they don’t add value to a home. Any extra desirability created by a pool and a spa is offset by the perceived – and actual – extra cost of maintaining them.

“If you're considering buying a multi-million pound, 12,000 sq ft house, then for most buyers it wouldn't be that kind of home if it didn't have an indoor pool, spa and gym,” says Searle.

Amongst all this pool bling, there is also a more serious subject to be tackled when Searle visits his prospective clients.

“A lot of our customers are worried about their children’s safety, so we suggest either finger-print controlled access to the swimming pool room, or lockable covers that automatically secure the pool when it’s not being used,” says Searle.

That is the advice no doubt being given to Searle latest client, a London financier who wants Aqua Platinum to install an outdoor and indoor pool plus a spa at his Grade II listed manor house outside Salisbury.

It may not add value to his country pile, but hopefully it might inspire one of children to be the next Adam Peaty. u

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PROPERTY / FEATURE THIRD FLOOR APARTMENT OVERLOOKING EGERTON GARDENS, £650 A WEEK WITH MILTON STONE (020 7 835 2888)

W h y i t ’ s h i p to b e s q ua r e

by N I G E L L E W I S

Properties on garden squares will always command a premium

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ondon’s squares are much loved by the people who work or live around them.

They have cultural value too and author PD Smith recently described them as the “capital’s greatest contribution to the development of urban form” even though, technically, we stole the idea off the Italians.

The resulting 300-plus squares within London come in different flavours ranging from the historic, such as Grays Inn Square, to the more common Regency and Victorian ones, the loveliest of which arguably are Russell Square and Soho Square. And let’s not forget the super-prime ones: rarefied pockets of greenery surrounded by Regency splendour such as Cadogan, Belgravia or Eaton Square. And which cost millions to overlook.

“Our data shows that in the last 18 months, the average price paid per sq ft in Eaton Square was £4,113,” says Camilla Dell of property finding firm Black Brick. “When we compared this to nearby Eaton Place, buyers paid an average of £2,404 per sq ft.

That is a whopping 42% premium to be on Eaton Square.” Equally expensive is London’s first purposebuilt garden square, Southampton Square, now called Bloomsbury Square and built during the 1650s.

“The gardens in most London squares have been for the benefit of and maintained by the residents since their inception, with evidence dating from the late 17th century of a levy afforded upon residents for the upkeep of ‘rayles, payles, fountain and garden’,” says agent Martin Bikhit of of Kay & Co. “In Jane Austin's Emma, Mr and Mrs. Knightley are discussing the

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notoriously bad air in London and, when asked why they have remained near New Brunswick Street they retort that the garden square in which they live is unlike the rest of London and “so very airey!”.

“To have a flat or house in central London overlooking beautifully kept gardens and trees is one of the most desired amenities, so it is no surprise that having a view adds hugely to property values,” says Merlin Dormer of buying agency Heaton & Partners. “The highest prices paid per square foot in prime central London are almost always for properties with green views.”

London’s newest one is Packington Square in Islington, part of a £170m development of 600 apartments by Hyde New Homes and Rydon which will see two further squares built nearby later on. Spokesperson Minnie Dando says this development’s squares are all about community.

“We have been careful to maintain the traditional community concept of the housing estate set up on the exact same spot in 1563

by Dame Anne Packington to provide accommodation for the Clothworker’s Company,” she says.

But the most famous square in London has not been mentioned yet.

Parliament Square was the subject of an attempted rebirth in 2008, just in time for plans to be scrapped after the financial crisis hit. The planned redesign would have seen half the roundabout taken out and replaced with a Trafalgar Square-style open space that would be a “new tourist destination for London”. Sadly, the plans were never revived. ◆

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NEW SHOW HOME LAUNCHING AUTUMN 2017*

M O D E R N FA M I LY H O M E S AVAILABLE TO RESERVE NOW 2 and 3 bedroom family homes are now available to reserve at Millfields, Hackbridge. These homes offer generous space with elegant interiors and are nestled in a tranquil neighbourhood in the beautiful Wandle Valley, providing the perfect environment for young families.

Luxury homes with contemporary specification 23 minute journey to London Victoria from Mitcham Junction Station (Zone 4)

Close to a number of outstanding primary and secondary schools Private gardens and internal garage or allocated parking space

Prices starting from ÂŁ470,000 For more information or to register for our show home launch event please call 0208 712 9765 or email millfields@redrow.co.uk

* Show home launch event date is correct at time of going to print.

Source: TfL. CGIs are indicative only / not representative of the final product.

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BR I XTON, SW 2

A COLLECTION OF JUST SIX 4 BEDROOM NE W HOMES IN BRIXTON, SW2 FROM ÂŁ799,0 0 0

A PLACE TO CALL YOUR OWN Elm Park Gardens is located between Brixton, Herne Hill and Streatham. The development is made up of 6 four bedroom townhouses, all with private gardens.

Each of the houses offers a master suite, as well as a family bathroom.

The ground floor provides large open plan kitchen,

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PROPERTY / NEW HOMES

MAPLETON CRESCENT Bespoke new homes set to launch in Wandsworth SW18

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apleton Crescent SW18, an architecturally award-winning residential development designed by Metropolitan Workshop, is launching in the heart of Wandsworth.

Developed by Pocket Living, this first Pocket Edition scheme is set within a slender 27-storey building which features a striking green glazed terracotta façade.

A limited collection of competitively priced 36 two and three bedroom homes will become available on September 7th.

At launch, prospective residents can tour a show apartment via a unique virtual reality experience in the Mapleton Crescent marketing suite, located just beside this beautiful development.

Like all Pocket Edition developments, Mapleton Crescent is in a vibrant area of London with strong local character and fast access to the city centre. On a secluded street in the centre of Wandsworth, Mapleton Crescent has river walks, local parks and numerous retail and leisure facilities on its doorstep. Excellent local transport links connect Wandsworth to Central London by train, tube or river boat.

Designed with cyclists in mind, Mapleton Crescent has ample secure cycle storage, kit lockers and a maintenance station.

The experienced Pocket Edition design team are creating homes that maximise the use of space and that are efficient to run. Apartments feature bespoke joinery incorporating a study nook, a master bedroom dressing area or cleverly designed shelving for ample storage and flexibility.

Residents can also enjoy private outdoor

space of either a balcony or winter garden, providing hard to find modern and spacious apartment living.

With only a small number of homes per floor, the development has an intimate feel for the building of owner-occupiers. The unique, design-led features that epitomise modern apartment living means residents will truly benefit from private and shared amenities. The large residents' lounge on the 1st floor is the ideal environment for flexible working and the addition of an Art Deco-inspired foyer provides a beautifully light residents entrance, all available with low service charges. To top it off, the spacious shared roof terrace on the 23rd

floor provides panoramic views across South West London.

Lucian Smithers, Sales and Marketing Director at Pocket Edition, says: “Mapleton Crescent is a showcase scheme in a wellknown and popular property hotspot. We’re excited to be creating a development for a community of homeowners in a bustling and exciting area of London. Our Pocket Edition homes are cleverly designed for optimum apartment living and set within an architecturally stunning and award-winning building. Combined with easy access to both transport and leisure, Mapleton Crescent is the perfect base for whatever type of London residents feel like living.” ® Prices start from £685,000. For an exclusive virtual reality tour of the show apartment, visit the newly launched marketing suite from September 7th. Prospective buyers can book an appointment by emailing: mapleton@savills.com, or registering their interest via: pocketliving.com/edition. The scheme will complete in summer 2018.

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Residents’ roof terrace

Palace View Palace View offers truly awe inspiring views. Residents will benefit from a spectacular outlook over the River Thames and London’s iconic Houses of Parliament, as well as being situated opposite the magnificent Lambeth Palace.

Prices from £810,000 – Ready to move in December 2017 – 55 beautifully appointed apartments – Stunning roof terrace – Private residents’ gym – Secure underground parking*

– 24 hour residents’ concierge – Residents’ cinema room – Landscaped courtyard garden – Moments from Westminster – Managed by Harrods Estates

To view the show apartment please contact us on 020 3675 1388

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