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COVER STORIES
14 MOTHER NATURE REFUSED CREDIT
Global ecological debt peaks
36 OMANI OpUlENCE
Kate Harrison discovers the best
of the best in Muscat
41 All THAT SpARKlES
Coutts London Jewellery Week
75 GRAND MIllENNIUM HOTEl
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F E AT U R E S
19 RETURN OF THE GlASS CEIlING?
Women and the recession
23 VISIONARY CREATION
Peter Millican talks about
Kings Place
24 A NATURAl SElECTION
Looking back at the
achievements of Darwin
34 BUSINESS TRAVEllER
Cat Hughes travels to Antwerp
36 OMANI OpUlENCE
Kate Harrison discovers the best
of the best in Muscat
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41 GlAMOUR & SpARKlE
Coutts London Jewellery Week
46 TURNING HEADS
Claire Adler meets Louis Mariette
88 THE CUTTING EDGE
Tom Saunders spends the day
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94 ARTSCENE
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98 SWEET NOSTAlGIA
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Finally summer is here, and June is going to be full of sunshine and sparkle
as Coutts London Fashion Week kicks off. We look at the range of glittering
events held throughout London for Jewellery Week (p. 41), Claire Adler meets
luxury milliner Louis Mariette (p. 46), and Lucie Dodds presents some of the
most stylish swimwear available this season (p. 50).

For those looking to get outdoors as the weather improves, check out our
water sports feature (p.91), or for some time off work, we recommend travel
in Fez (p. 29), the Seychelles (p. 30), Antwerp (p. 34) and Oman (p.36).

On p. 14, in current affairs, we look at the UK and worldwide ecological debt;

how much equity is left in our planet? Sarah Collinson looks at the effects of
the recession on the female population on p. 19 and Peter Millican tells us
more about the multi-functional and environmentally friendly Kings Place
development on p. 23.

Why not spend some time this summer re-vamping your home; don’t miss out
interiors pages this month (p. 72) as we reveal how recycled and second-hand
materials can create truly unique surroundings. Later on, Sarah Collinson
looks at the British nostalgia for old fashioned sweeties (p. 98) and we check
out the fabulous singing waiters of Bel Canto in the City (p. 103).

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Claire Adler is a London based freelance journalist, specialising in jewellery, watches and
luxury. Her work has appeared in the Financial Times, the Daily Mail, the Sunday Times,
The Guardian, The Times, Spectator Business, Wallpaper*, Intelligent Life and House &
Garden. She also writes for fashion news service WGSN, hotel magazine IN London and
magazines published by Bentley, Harrods and Watches of Switzerland, amongst others.
Jamie Carter is a freelance journalist based in Cardiff. Specialising
in gadgets and technology, Jamie has written for the likes of T3, Home
Cinema Choice and The Guardian as well as a number of websites. He
writes on flatscreen TVs for What Video and What Plasma magazines and
away from technology is also a regular contributor to BBC History and
Real Travel magazines.

Martin Bamford is one of the youngest and most successful financial planners
in the UK. He runs his own firm of financial advisers – Informed Choice – and
regularly contributes to various financial publications. His personal finance book
The Money Tree, published in 2006, is a best seller.
Kate Hughes has an established reputation as one of the UK's leading celebrity
hair and make-up artists. A regular guest beauty presenter on television, she
has worked with a wide selection of actors, presenters, musicians and models.
Kate's hair and make-up consultancy, 'It's All About You', transforms women for
weddings, special occasions and red carpet events.

Dr. David Kuo is one of the UK’s leading financial experts, and is head of Personal
Finance at Fool.co.uk, the country’s top website for independent financial
comparison. As well as providing daily comment and financial news for BBC
London, he presents Money Talk – Fool’s weekly podcasts which cover all aspects
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MOTHER NATURE
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As governments around the world seek to rectify the economic crisis, a much bigger problem lurks
all around us. Without the possibility of a bailout for nature, the world is slipping further into
ecological debt, placing an intolerable strain on the environment. Investigating the effects of our
unsustainable demands on the planet Josephine O’Donoghue asks: who ate all our ecosystems?

nations – what part has the UK played in the

THE CONCEPT emergence of the ecological crisis?
If you thought the global Ecological Debt
ECOLOGICAL DEBT: the consumption of natural resources that exceeds the Day was worrying, then the UK’s record is
ecosystem’s regenerative capacity, or where resources are non-renewable. even more of a concern.You may not realise,
The concept is based on comparing the biological and physical capacity
but two months ago the UK used up its
of an eco-system with the size of the ecological footprint of society on that
eco-system in order to determine the rate at which it is depleting natural annual ecological allowance – that is to say,
resources. At the highest level this is calculated for the whole world as an our ‘pot’ of natural resources for 2009 was
eco-system and a credit or deficit position can be established. used by 12 April.
Obviously, the UK is still functioning
EARTH OVERSHOOT DAY: the concept of ecological debt is the basis for as normal each day; we’re all still driving
Ecological Debt Day (aka Earth Overshoot Day). This is the specific date our cars to work, powering our homes
in each year on which the sum of global renewable resources has been and industries with gas and electricity,
consumed for that year. The date is calculated using the size of the global
and buying vast amounts of food at the
ecological footprint of society for that year (the total area required to
sustainably support society’s consumption), divided by the global biological supermarket – so what are we living off for
and physical capacity of the globe for that year (the amount of area actually the remainder of the year?
available to feed that consumption), and multiplied by the 365 days in a year. According to the ‘ecological debt’ theory
we are living off resources which should
be set aside for future generations. As
HOW MUCH EQUITY DO WE In an attempt to demonstrate the one of the most long-standing developed
HAVE IN OUR ECO-SYSTEM? seriousness of the situation, the world’s first nations, the UK has been dipping into future
Leaving aside the more obvious threat to Ecological Debt Day occurred in 1987 and, allowances of resources for a lot longer than
humanity from global warming as a result showing no signs of slowing down, has been the combined ‘world’ figures show – for
of atmospheric pollutants and carbon moving earlier into the year with alarming over four decades now we have been using
emissions - if human life is to be preserved regularity. The date fell on 9 October in future generations resources. As a result,
on this planet, then society must at some 2006 and 23 September in 2008. we are exhausting UK stocks of resources
point begin to live a sustainable lifestyle. According to the 2005 Footprint of Nations and now import the vast majority of our
That is, to live within the means of the UN report, the global human population natural resources. According to government
global eco-system so as to ensure the is now so big that “the amount of resources statistics, imports of natural resources rose
continuation of life in the long-term. needed to sustain it exceeds what is available”. for a fifth consecutive year to a record 296
This seems obvious, and certainly it is In addition to the unsustainable structure
a relatively straightforward logic.Yet, by of the global economy, our over-reliance on THE UK IS CLAIMING TO
developing highly-demanding industries natural fossil-fuels and the continued abuse of SHOW INTERNATIONAL
and unsustainable economies too quickly, natural resources (such as deforestation and
LEADERSHIP, BUT
the world has been consuming more natural overfishing) seems to suggest we are already
REPRESENTS A DEEPLY
resources than can be renewed. For the last past the point of returning to a balanced use
twenty years, the planet has been living off of resources year on year. UNSUSTAINABLE MODEL FOR
an ecological ‘credit card’. Andrew Simms, Policy Director and Head THE WORLD TO FOLLOW.
Having become dependent on the short- of the Climate Change Programme at the New
term benefits of an unsustainable lifestyle, the Economics Foundation (NEF) explains that “by million tonnes in 2007, up four million
already developed nations of the West have living so far beyond our environmental means tonnes (1.4 per cent) on the previous year.
continued to expand their economies to such and running up ecological debts, we make two “We are consuming more and more, and
a degree that it is now almost impossible to mistakes. First, we deny millions globally who as our eco-systems become more stressed
voluntarily introduce ‘green’ measures to already lack access to sufficient land, food and the day on which we effectively go beyond
restrict the over consumption of resources. clean water the chance to meet their needs our environmental means, is moving ever
For example, the worldwide consumption and secondly, we put the planet’s life support earlier in the year” reveals Simms. “In 1961
of electricity is forecast to jump from 10 mechanisms in peril.” it was 9 July, but this year it fell on Easter
543-billion kilowatts in 1990 to over 30 But, whilst the world seems undeniably bound Sunday, 12 April – a date now synonymous
116-billion kiilwatt hours in 2030 – most still for environmental bankruptcy with particularly with over-indulgence in more ways than one.
from non renewable sources. unfair charges applied to newly developing At a time when the UK is claiming to show
international leadership, it represents a deeply
unsustainable model for the world to follow.”
WHAT OTHER BAD HABITS
COMPOUND OUR
ECO-DEBTS?
According to the NEF, in the UK one
of the chief causes is the nation’s rising
dependence on imports (both food and
energy). For the last few decades, in spite of
increased agricultural productivity, national
food self-sufficiency has been in long-
term decline. The country is increasingly
dependent on imports at “precisely the time
when, for several reasons to do with climate
change, competition for energy resources,
economic instability and changing
consumption patterns, the guarantee of the
rest of the world’s ability to provide for us is
weakening”.
Strangely, the UK has managed to get
itself tangled in what the NEF calls a
“bizarrely wasteful” web of international
trade. Each year close to identical amounts
of identical goods are imported and
exported; for example, in 2004 exactly
the same amounts of gingerbread and
fresh chicken were exported – and then
similar goods from different sources were
imported. In 2007, the UK exported 1.8
million tonnes of essential oils, perfumes and
toiletries, while importing 1.5 million of the
same goods. Not only is this a huge waste
of transportation costs and fuel, but it also
encourages a reliance on other nations when
the UK already has the capacity to rely on
homeland production.
Next to the unnecessary trade in
manufactured goods or raw materials, fishing
is another obvious cause for ecological debt
in both the UK and the rest of the world.
Overfishing is an abuse of nature that has
left numerous species once common (such
as cod in the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean,
and blue-fin tuna in the Mediterranean) now
seriously depleted in number and struggling
to survive. It is clear overfishing can now
only continue for a short time, while there
is still a possibility of numbers increasing
during a fishing ‘break’, the level at which
we have been harvesting fish in recent
years may have already crossed the line of
sustainability. In some species, numbers have
fallen by around 90 per cent in just 50 years;
in these cases, eventually only small, juvenile
fish remain, causing once rich stocks to
become unviable.
Though not the main problem in the UK,
deforestation is one of the main contributors
to global ecological debt; the UN Food and
Agriculture Organisation states that roughly
13 million hectares of forest are destroyed
every year which is extremely damaging
to the future of the planet. Almost 20 per
cent of the Amazon Rainforest, known
as the world’s ‘lung’, has been felled and
deforestation can cause the elimination of up
to 100 biological species a day.
It goes without saying that consumption of
natural resources is particularly high in the
West, and because the global economy is still
overwhelmingly fossil-fuel dependent, the
associated increase of greenhouse gases (and
the consequent impact on global warming)
provides another startling indicator of
ecological debt. In contrast, developing
nations such as Kenya use a tiny fraction of
the world’s natural resources.
The documentation of ecological debt
helps to illustrate the disparity between
industrialized nations and developing
nations, who despite making up larger
sections of the global population, actually
consume much less in terms of resources.
With the growth of industry in India and
China – nations who have previously under-
used their ecological allowances – the global
ecological debt is increasing at a faster pace.
This puts additional pressure on the UK
and western nations to re-assess their use
of natural resources – not only have they
overused their allowances for decades, but
there is no longer an ecological ‘overdraft’
leftover by developing nations.
ECONOMIC RECESSION
VERSUS ECOLOGICAL
DEBT CRISIS
Whilst governments around the world
spring into action to approve and activate
financial bailouts for the banking crisis, the

far more serious problem of ecological debt
and its attendant issues of climate change
and energy scarcity is left to crumble
further. Recent research by the NEF reveals
how what were the urgent energy and
climate change crises of a few years ago
have been eclipsed by the official responses
to the current banking crisis.
“In responding to the financial crisis, the
Government assessed the scale and nature of
response needed to prevent the collapse of
the banking system, now they need to assess
the scale and nature of the climate crisis and
respond accordingly to prevent catastrophic
global warming,” says Simms. “So far, they have
IN 2007, THE UK EXPORTED
1.8 MILLION TONNES OF
ESSENTIAL OILS, PERFUMES
AND TOILETRIES, WHILE
IMPORTING 1.5 MILLION OF
THE SAME GOODS
shouted fire but failed to get the water hoses or
fire crew needed to put the global fire out.”
The proportion of ‘green’ spending which
improves sustainability varies enormously
across the globe; for example, research
from HSBC shows ‘green’ spending in the
USA at 12% of GDP, Germany at 13% and
South Korea at a rather impressive 80%. The
international average falls at around 15%
but the UK plans to invest just 7% of its
economic stimulus package (excluding the
direct bank bailouts) in green measures that
would improve our sustainability.
Rupert Read, speaking on behalf of
the Green Party, says of the recent G20
summit, “Reading their final communiqué,
one would have no idea that the world
faces an unprecedented environmental
crisis which threatens to extinguish
civilisation within a century or so, if it is
not checked. They seem content to try to
jump from the frying pan of financial and
economic meltdown into the fire of the
climate meltdown that carelessly-renewed
economic growth would bring about.”
THE EFFECTS OF
ECOLOGICAL DEBT
It has already been established that ecological
debt can be measured and that prior to the
actual exhaustion of the earth’s resources,
the impact of associated phenomenon like
climate change and energy scarcity will
become more and more evident. Countless
examples throughout the history of the earth
demonstrate that nature reacts to the abuse
and plundering of the global eco-system.
Changes in UK weather seem to be reflected
across the globe where the International
Federation of the Red Cross (IFRC) has
noted a particularly large increase; in natural
disasters from extreme weather – in October
2007 they recorded over 410 disasters, “56
per cent of which were weather-related,
consistent with the trend of rising numbers of
climate change-related disasters”.
In 2006, the IFRC recorded 427 natural
disasters, a rise of 70 per cent in the two
years since 2004. According to the 2007
IFRC World Disasters Report, in the space
of ten years the number of natural disasters
increased by 40 per cent from the previous
decade, while the number of deaths
caused by disasters doubled to 1.2 million
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people from
600,000.
Recent natural
disasters
attributed to
climate change
include Hurricane
Katrina in the USA
(2005, killed +2,500), Cyclone
Sidr in Bangladesh (2007, killed
10,000) and Cyclone Nargis in Myanmar
(2008, killed 146,000).
We can also look forward to temperature
rises bringing the possibility of tropical
disease to the UK, and across the world,
rising sea-levels, oxygen depletion, extreme
weather occurrences, glacier retreat and
irreparable damage to eco-system
balance. With all this in mind,
how can our current consumer-
driven economies and global
environmental balance ever be reconciled?
WHAT NEXT?
The reality is that every day we are
running up huge ecological debts in
almost everything we do; from powering
our homes to driving our cars, importing
unnecessary foods to draining our
dwindling fuel supplies. The impact of our
‘regular’ lifestyle is felt across the globe,
but have we gone too far to change?
In the wake of the unexpected banking
crisis, Simms asks “What else, that we
currently take for granted, might be more
vulnerable than we realise and prone to
sudden collapse?”
Perhaps the current banking crisis is
the violent wake-up call that the world
needs to put greener measures into action.
Bankrupting the biosphere simply isn’t
an option if human society is to continue
living on Earth for any great length of
time. “Uncontrolled growth of financial
debt is currently laying waste to large parts
of the global economy” says Simms, “An
explosion of ecological debt looks set to do
the same to a biosphere friendly to human
civilisation. The difference is – nature
doesn’t do bailouts”.
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Sarah Collinson asks whether the economic recession means the
professional gender gap in the UK is widening again
A
ll’s fair in love and
war…but not, if we
believe the hype, in a
recession.
We are all suffering at the
moment – businesses are
folding, inflation rates are at
rock bottom, and people are
losing their jobs with alarming
frequency. But if you look
beyond the general statements
of doom, there is one group
we are told is bearing the
brunt of the crunch more than
others – women.
In January, Cabinet Ministers
called for focused government
spending on women, as it
was expected that they would
suffer far more than men in the
coming months. This prediction
was supported by an excess
of damning press reports and
sensational statistics, leading to
a general view that women are
having a pretty bad time.
The Trade Union Congress
proclaimed that female
redundancy was rising
alarmingly faster than that
of men, and The Sunday Times
reported that senior women
ministers were appalled by the
level of female unemployment.
A Pricewaterhouse-Cooper
survey claimed the recession
would stop women getting
to the top, and The Guardian
even published a comment by
Community Secretary Hazel
Blears which suggested that
female suffering in a recession is
inevitable as, “women bear the
brunt of economic hardship”.
We believed that every
employed woman should dread
a call into the boss’s office
and avoid sick days even if in
the throes of swine flu. The
working fairer sex appeared to
be doomed.
But if you dig beyond the hype
you’ll discover the reality is not
so bad for us working girls.
New research has suggested
that the original female
redundancy figures were
misleading and that women’s
total employment has actually
risen since Christmas.
Forecasters are also predicting
that the recession could help
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ceiling as employers shy away
from the testosterone-fuelled
business model that provoked
the crisis (maybe believing things
might have been different with a
few more ‘Lehman Sisters’).
Many women are actively
thriving in the new climate
and have eagerly risen to
the challenges of a failing
economy. Female entrepreneurs
particularly are dealing with
the difficulties of a recession
far better than their male
counterparts. Women are
generally more cautious about
bank borrowing and will follow
more conservative business
models than men, meaning that
they are not over-stretched and
have foundations strong enough
to weather the storm.
Other women are taking a
different approach and have
seen the credit crunch as the
perfect opportunity to seek out
a new career. Many have taken
voluntary redundancy from the
corporate world, turning instead
to smaller companies or social
enterprise in search of more
fulfilling employment.
So while men fear the
unexpected and the potential
of life taking a different route,
women are adapting to the
new climate and are taking the
recession in their stride. Of
course there are some women
whose careers will have suffered
over the last months but they
will no doubt be getting on with
life, enjoying time with friends
and family, and looking for the
next opportunity. n
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UK PROPERTY MARKET RECORDS SHOW FOUR

MONTHS IMPROVEMENT
The average asking price of a property in England and Wales increased by 2.4%, or £5,000, during
the four weeks to 9 May, to stand at £227,441, according to property website Rightmove.The
Rightmove group stated that sellers may be pricing their homes at higher levels due to concerns
about the extent to which their equity has been eroded, making it difficult for them to trade up the
property ladder.The rise in asking prices, which followed a 1.8% increase in April, led to a further
reduction in the annual rate at which prices are falling, with this easing to 6.2%, down from
7.3% during the previous month.The Council of Mortgage Lenders last week reported a 29%
jump in mortgage lending to people buying a new home during March and The Royal Institution
of Chartered Surveyors said inquiries from potential buyers rose at their fastest pace in almost a
decade in April. PAY POINT REPORTS
INCREASED PROFITS
Electronic payments firm PayPoint
Plc a 19% increase in like-for-like pre-
tax profit and said it was confident of
opportunities for further growth in the
coming year.The firm, whose services
include bill payment terminals and ATM
machines, stated that pre-tax profit
for the year ending 29 March was £35
million ($56.1 million) on revenues
7% higher at £224 million.Trading
since the end of the period has been in
line with the company’s expectations,
PayPoint said, with the bill and general
payments business (accounting for
44% of revenue) remaining robust in
the recession as consumer discretion in
expenditure was limited.

BArclAycArd to pilot A VisA corporAte cArd for deloitte
sAntAnder to
re-BrAnd in 2010
Santander has announced that it plans
to re-brand all its businesses (including
Abbey, Bradford & Bingley, and Alliance
& Leicester) in 2010 to adopt the
Santander global brand and name.The
move will deliver a significant advantage
for customers as they will be able to
use 1,000 branches from early 2010,
rising to 1,300 by the end of 2010.The
change also reflects Santander Group’s
policy to operate under a single brand.
As a global brand, the flame logo and
the Santander name is now seen in
over 40 countries around the world.
One of the key drivers in implementing
the brand change has been the switch
to Santander’s global IT platform,
Partenon.
business 21
Enabling cost effective remote network access for
Deloitte employees, Barclaycard is launching a Visa
corporate card. As well as being a standard Visa Corporate
card, this innovative new card enables Deloitte employees
to remotely access their company IT system via a virtual
private network (VPN).The card has a keypad and LCD
screen embedded into it, to allow users to enter their
PIN and generate a one-time use passcode.This passcode
is then authenticated, in this case, by Deloitte’s VPN.
In addition the card ensures that cardholders have the
convenience of only having to carry their Corporate
Barclaycard, without the need to carry a separate security
token or device.The technology that the card uses was
developed in conjunction with EMUE Technologies.
fAceBook receiVes $200 million inVestment
At the end of May Facebook announced that
Digital Sky Technologies (DST), one of the
leading internet investment groups globally
with significant stakes in Eastern European and
Russian internet businesses, has made a $200
million investment in Facebook in exchange for preferred stock, representing a 1.96%
equity stake at a $10 billion valuation. In addition, DST has indicated that it is planning to
offer to purchase at least $100 million of Facebook common stock from existing common
stockholders that would facilitate liquidity for current and former employees’ vested shares
in the company.The details of the plan are expected to be announced to eligible participants
during the summer. Consistent with Facebook’s practice with other recent investors, DST
will not be represented on the Facebook board or hold special observer rights.
A jump in profits for Virgin AtlAntic
Virgin Atlantic has reported a jump in profits in the year to the end of February, improving the
recent airline records. Annual pre-tax profits reached £68.4 million ($109 million), nearly double
the £34.8 million seen in the year earlier.The company said the results had been helped by a rise
in premium fare passengers.The results contrast to British Airways which reported an annual
loss before tax of £401m last week.The airline is 51%-owned by Sir Richard Branson and
Singapore Airlines owns the remainder.
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The man responsible for the Kings Place development, Peter Millican
talks to us about his innovative ideas and multi-functional City
construction
P
eter Millican bought a
piece of land just north
of King’s Cross ten
years ago. Last year, his
property company, Parabola Land,
finally declared the development
built on that land finished – and so,
after nearly a decade, Kings Place
finally joined the business, cultural
and public landscape of the City.
Costing £96 million and taking
four years of building work, Kings
Place is the combined effort of
a dedicated team of architects,
planners, engineers and builders.
Architects Dixon-Jones were
selected from a shortlist of three
companies, and their experience
in public buildings, attention
to detail, high standards and
innovative ideas made them the
ideal choice. A beautiful piece
of architecture, the Kings Place
office/arts building comprises
a towering atrium, curved glass
frontage and canal-side piazza.
Inside, the office space lies
alongside two concert halls, three
VISIONARY
CREATION
rehearsal rooms, a lecture hall, a
sculpture court, an art gallery and
a restaurant; quite a collection.
“During the planning stages
we researched similar building
developments in Japan, the
USA and Europe” says Peter, “I
wanted to create a building that
united aspects of an office space,
a public space and an arts space.
A development like this improves
the local area and we had a lot
of input from local residents,
musicians and artists. The planning
and building proposals were
modified several times to take
into account the local input.”
In the first six months, Kings
Place solidified its arts reputation
by selling over 50,000 tickets
to events held in the basement
concert hall. “We always planned
a concert hall as part of King’s
Place” reveals Peter, “but the
design, shape and location changed
along the way.” The fusion of work
and leisure environments in new
developments is slowly taking
off, but according to Peter these
buildings have the potential to
improve the City immeasurably.
These locations create a much
improved working environment
– people will enjoy going to work
and continue to spend time in the
City once the working day is over.
Before construction began in
2004,The Guardian Newspaper
Group signed up to pre-let 50%
of the office space, whilst the
remainder of the tenants came in
towards the end taking areas of up
to 10% of the total office space.
“The last of the tenants moved into
Kings Place by Christmas 2008, so
we’ve been going for six months
now,” says Peter. “The success of
Kings Place is down to several
factors; we have a great mix of
business and art tenants, we’re
right on the major transport links
in London, which is an immediate
advantage, we’ve been conscious
of environmental concerns in
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London, we’ve provided beautiful
public spaces and it’s a really nice
place to work”.
Kings Place is also a model
of environmental virtue, and
Peter is understandably proud
of the ‘green’ features within the
development.The building uses
displacement ventilation which
generates large amounts of fresh
air whilst decreasing the amount
of electricity needed.There is also
a triple glass wall running along
the west side of the building which
provides insulation to warm in
winter and cool in summer.
“Planning is always torture”
explains Peter when I ask about
hurdles along the way. “We went
through numerous consultations,
but thankfully we didn’t hit
any major brick walls in the
process. It’s always easier to
build in an area that is currently
redeveloping; it’s an opportunity
to be part of a change for the
future, and this is going to be an
important part of the City”. n
For more information on Kings
Place, visit www.kingsplace.co.uk
A NATURAL
SELECTION
James Littlewood takes a look back at the scientific discoveries
and achievements of Darwin in the 200 years since his birth

W
hen describing the impact
that Darwin’s work has
had on the thinking of
mankind, it is hard to
resist the temptation of hyperbole, so I’m
not going to try.
No list compiling the most influential
human beings of all time would be complete
without the mentioning of a certain Charles
Robert Darwin. He was only one of five
British non-royals to have been honoured
with a state funeral in the nineteenth century
and rests in Westminster Abbey, not far from
Isaac Newton. Now in 2009, 200 years have
passed since his birth and we’re still talking
about him; the BBC has produced a series of
TV and radio programmes to celebrate the
contribution of one of the greatest Britons
of all time.
Seminal is a word often bandied around
when eulogising, however it seems unlikely
there can be much disagreement that On
the Origin of the Species by Means of Natural
Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races
in the Struggle for Life (to give Darwin’s most
well-known book its full title), meets the
criteria. In fact, it is conceivable that Darwin
may have been responsible for the most (r)
evolutionary non-religious or legal text the
world has ever seen. The assertion that all
forms of species had evolved over time from
common ancestors was one that provoked
outrage from various areas of nineteenth
century society and most notably the Church
whose creationist story was turned on its
head by Darwin.
A name somewhat less familiar to the
world outside the scientific community
might well be that of Alfred Russel Wallace,
Darwin’s voyage to the
Galapagos in the HMS
Beagle is up there with
1066 and Henry VIII
a contemporary of Darwin who should
be recognised as the co-discoverer of the
theory of natural selection. Fifteen months
prior to the publication of On the Origin
of the Species in August 1958 Darwin and
Wallace co-published a paper setting
out their vision of the theory of natural
selection. It is unclear why Wallace is rarely
credited with the genesis of the theory
especially when throughout the nineteenth
century natural selection was officially
referred to as the Darwin-Wallace theory
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and some of the highest honours Britain
offered were bestowed upon him. It could
be that during the late nineteenth and early
twentieth centuries the theory of natural
selection began to become unpopular among
biologists who favoured such long debunked
ideas as neo-Lamarckism, orthogenesis or
mutation theory.
It took until the modern evolutionary
synthesis of the 1930s and 1940s for the
theory of natural selection to be re-accepted
as the principle mechanism of evolutionary There are events running throughout 2009
change, by which time a new generation to celebrate the bicentenary of Darwin as
of biologists had come along and in the well as the BBC’s specially produced content,
days before recorded sound and pictures, the highlight of which may be considered
received knowledge was more likely to go to be Darwin 2009 Festival taking place in
awry; it must have been merely presumed Cambridge from 5-10 July featuring talks,
that the idea was first captured in On debates, exhibitions and performances.
the Origin of the Species and Wallace was That 200 years on, fresh material may
somewhat overlooked by posterity. still be found on which to develop new
Having an enticing back story has ideas and launch research is fitting tribute
probably done no harm to the acceptance enough to this giant contributor to human
of Darwin as the father of the theory of thought. Whether exclusively his idea or
natural selection. Darwin’s voyage to the not, Darwin’s contribution to the theory
Galapagos in the HMS Beagle is up there of natural selection may be considered
with 1066 and Henry VIII in terms of significant enough to secure his place as one
belonging to that select group of historical of Britain’s greatest sons. n
events about which people can genuinely
tell you a thing or two. The time spent on For more information on the Darwin 2009
HMS Beagle was undoubtedly crucial to the Festival, visit www.darwin200.org
formulation of Darwin’s theories although
he returned from its 5 year voyage some
twenty years before On the Origin of the
Species was published. He was in fact on
board the voyage as much as a companion
to the captain Robert Fitzroy than as a
naturalist. Darwin published the journal
that he had kept during the voyage on his
return which became known as The Voyage
of the Beagle and brought Darwin great
renown as a writer.
It is fitting that as 200 years of Darwin are
being celebrated a plethora of titles on the
man and his theories has been prompted as
Darwin himself was in fact such a prolific
author. Everything from earthworms to
coral reefs, barnacles to emotion has been
covered in the Darwin canon; he may be
thought of as something of a Victorian David
Attenborough in that respect. Among the
more interesting titles produced this year are
an attempt at finding links between his life
and that of Abraham Lincoln who shares his
birth date of 12 February 1809, an edition
of his letters from his time on HMS Beagle
and also a title on how Darwin’s theory of
evolution was shaped by his hatred of slavery
(Darwin’s Sacred Cause by Adrian Desmond
and James Moore).
xx xxxxxxxxxx
HOME
SWEET HOME
Tom Hubbard-Green looks at the growing numbers of ‘twenty-
somethings’ living at home with Mum and Dad
L
ast month the Office for National
Statistics released a report which
declared that nearly one in three
men aged between 20 and 34 are
living with their parents. While the figure is
lower for women of the same age group (with
18 per cent of them living at home) these
two groups combined add up to nearly three
million young people that are still living at
home with Mum and Dad.
The twenty-something that lives with
their parents has been a figure of ridicule for
decades, but with the economic situation in
the UK still looking bleak for graduates it
seems that an increasing number of people
will be forced to stay at home with their
parents. In reality, the comic stereotype
hardly seems apt for these people when we
consider that many of this group have no real
desire to stay at home, but are bound by the
impossibility of gaining a foothold on the
property ladder.
UNEMPLOYMENT RATES
ARE HIGHER AMONG 16 -
24 YEAR OLDS THAN ANY
OTHER OLDER
AGE GROUPS; THESE
STATISTICS HAVE RAISED
CONCERN ABOUT A ‘LOST
GENERATION’
OF YOUNG PEOPLE
The Social Trends report states that nearly
40 per cent of young people cite the high
cost of moving out as a major barrier to
leaving their parental home and 44 per cent
blame the lack of affordable housing for their
predicament. These worries are confirmed
by a 2007 Eurobarometer survey which
found that young adults living in the rest of
Europe also felt that they could not afford to
move out from under their parents’ wings.
Although the increased cost of living and
property scarcity are undoubtedly a problem
there is another large contributing factor
to this growing number of stay-at-home
twenty-somethings; the increased number of
people in further education. There are four
times as many people in higher education
today as there were in 1970 – 2.5 million
compared to just 621,000 forty years ago
and when we consider these figures it is
perhaps not as surprising to read that more
than half of men aged between 20 and 24
live with their parents – an arrangement
that is a practical necessity for the financially
hard-up undergraduate.
However, the survey also found that
although more people were entering
further education and going to university,
unemployment rates were higher among
16 – 24 year olds than any other older
age groups. These statistics have raised
concern about a ‘lost generation’ of young
people comprised, for the first time, not
only of those without jobs but also those in
employment who are unable to find a way to
move on to the property ladder.
With the job market no longer offering
so-called ‘jobs for life’ and the economy
making the threat of redundancy a real
possibility for thousands of workers, there
is an understandable degree of trepidation
to enter into binding contracts that are hard
to justify for those who feel that their job is
no longer secure. This, it seems, is the core
of the issue and until faith is restored in the
UK economy we can expect the ranks of the
stay-at-home twenty-somethings to grow
ever larger and decidedly less comical. 
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ARABIAN
NIGHTS
For some, Morocco may conjure images
of Sam’s Bar, Tommy Cooper and
Rommel-inspired midnight flight; but for
others it’s about something else.
Kasha Van Sant sinks into the heart of Fez

I
t is dusty and warm
and the weather,
despite having been
morose, has turned for
the better. Weather patterns
assimilate for days on end,
or so our trusty guide
Hassan informs us.
“Now we have a few days
of sunshine to enjoy.”
I am glad to hear it as I
put my bag down in the cool
hospitable foyer of Sofitel
Palais Jamai, nestled in the
old town of Fez. Hassan
is very insistent upon the The next day, after a sightseeing tour
fortune of this locale, right on the cusp of through the ancient Medina adorned in his
the Medina or old citadel; apart from being white djellaba, Hassan navigates us away
fair game for the hawkers who can smell from the cries of “beautiful ladies”, to
‘wealthy tourists’ as they ‘clack clack’ down the Royal Palace, the old Jewish Quarter
the labyrinthine cobbled streets, this is the and the Synagogue complete with its old
place to be. caretaker and ancient bridal cleansing pool.
From top left clockwise:
From the balcony of a beautiful hotel room, The Bou Inania Medersa mosque with its Détailed architecture in Fès, Fès,
Palais Mokri Fès,
I gaze wistfully at the charcoal fires from the intricate woodwork and lunch in the ice cool Marché du Mellah Fès
potteries swirling skywards into the dusky grandeur of the Palais Mnebhi are the perfect
sky and anticipate the call to prayer. Without antidote to the sun. A visit to the tanneries,
Must have
stating the obvious Fez is not Marrakech, nor seeing the wooden crafts at the Fondouk el-
accessory:
is it Tangiers or Casablanca. It slips under the Nejjarine follows.
Yarok Chill After sun
radar and therein lies its charm. If by day one you haven’t tired of the
for those sun parched
Relatively calm, it is a gemstone. The repetitive cuisine, indulge in more vegetarian
locks. Perfect if you
weary crew have much to see and we dine starters at the divine Riad Maison Bleue,
are contemplating a
in the hotel after drinks in the saloon bar; with its stunning architecture and its
trip to the hammam
our very own Sam tinkling the ivories bulging visitors book, sit back on sumptuous
or a soak in the
and motioning to the barman for more cushions and rouse yourself into debating the
supersized Sofitale
drinks. Dinner is tagine and vegetables or trip back home... n
Palais Jamais bath
bastilla – sweet pigeon or quail pastry. The
tubs. Available from
Sofitel Palais Jamai may not know it, but www.atlas-blue.com www.puresha.com
it has struck a blow for dying taste buds www.maisonbleue.com
everywhere, as I unveil a fish tagine. www.sofitel.com
Seychelles
Sanctuary
Claire Rutter takes a look at the tranquillity and beauty of this
Indian Ocean idyll

I
n a world which may seem a million
miles away, The Four Seasons Resort in
the Seychelles is beckoning. Opened at
the beginning of this year, this new luxury
resort is set in an isolated position overlooking
the paradise bay of Petite Anse.
The intimate resort includes 67 villas
and suites, along with 26 Four Season
Residences scattered down the tropical
hilltop into the resort’s private horseshoe
beach. Each villa sits upon stilts in a secluded
position amidst the coconut, mango and
cinnamon trees, accessed only by a wooden
path. With views over the lush forested
landscape and the Indian Ocean, each of the
private accommodations is equipped with
an infinity-edge plunge pool and open-air
shower. Guests can call upon the 24-hour
room service and dine on the decking or pay
a visit to one of the restaurants on site.
Whether you fancy shisha and pre-dinner
cocktails watching the sunset, or an array
of antipasti and mezzés over looking the
pool, The Four Seasons Resort caters for
every desire. It has two restaurants open
for breakfast, lunch and dinner offering a
Mediterranean-inspired menu featuring
a vast variety of seafood, tapas, and
antipasti alongside south-east Asian dishes.
Champagne breakfasts and candlelit dinners
can be made to order, as well as picnic
baskets to enhance a day trip experience.
On an island that is home to many rare
indigenous plants such as the Jelly Fish Tree
and the carnivorous Seychelles Pitcher Plant,
the resort is located 30 minutes drive from
Mahe International Airport. Guests can

soak up the sun by the main outdoor pool
or on the private beach where the private
bay is protected by an outer reef keeping
the shoreline calm and serene. Those after
daytime shade can de-stress in one of the
five cabanas which are nestled amongst the
tropical trees. To add
more strings to its bow,
the resort houses a Each villa sits upon
library, art gallery and stilts in a sEcludEd
luxury spa. But for the position amidst thE
more energetic, the coconut, mango and
Four Seasons makes cinnamon trEEs.
sure there is plenty
on offer to keep you
occupied with its own water sports pavilion,
walking trails and fitness centre.
The water sports pavilion has its own
PADI dive centre, with certified instructors
alongside state-of-the-art equipment to
ensure you make the best of the underwater
world the Seychelles has to offer. Guests are
invited to enjoy Takamaka Bay as the nearest
secure diving location and tranquil beach-
side escape – motorised water sports are
only available off-site.
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Unwinding at the Spa is no tall order,
with stunning views of the ocean from each
of the five spa pavilions. Perched at the top
of the hill, the international treatments are
enhanced by local ingredients (many of
which use the island’s herbs and spices such
as cinnamon, frangipani and lemongrass)
and native practices from India alongside
other Asian traditions. Massages, wraps,
facials and hydrotherapy baths are offered
for supreme relaxation. Couples can enjoy
these spa experiences together in the double
room which is equipped with a steam room,
outdoor bath and indoor massage beds.
The yoga pavilion is available for use under
private instruction or individual sessions and
is accompanied by optional workshops and
retreat programmes that emphasise local
herbal traditions and cultural significance.
Staff members are always on hand to
provide the best service, catering for every
need, from personal
training to barbecue
boat trips on the Indian
Ocean. The Four Seasons
is renowned for its high
standards of hospitality.
Markis Iseli, general
manager says: “Our team
is very well educated in
the expectations of the Four Seasons guest
and the intimate size of the resort enables
us to really maximise the service we can
offer.” Thanks to such meticulous attention
to detail, guests can take advantage of extras
such as guided tours, shopping expeditions
and golf trips to truly spoil themselves and
make the most of their precious time off. n
www.fourseasons.com/seychelles
 PLANS
Exterior of Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur
Stuck for inspiration for your
summer holiday? Travel east
and experience the magic of
Millennium & Copthorne
Hotels, says Josephine
O’Donoghue
D
on’t panic. Although summer
has arrived, it isn’t too late to
bag yourself a warm, relaxing
and totally luxurious summer
break. Finding a good hotel can often be a
challenge, particularly when travelling to a
city or country you haven’t visited before;
how can you be absolutely sure of booking
excellent service, beautiful surroundings,
luxurious accommodation and gourmet
cuisine at a new hotel?
This is where an outstanding reputation
is vital – and for those in search of the very
best, why not indulge yourself by choosing
to stay at the 5* Grand Millennium Hotels,
from the Millennium and Copthorne Hotel
group. Perfectly suited to those guests
who are connoisseurs of the finer things in
life, these hotels are absolutely exquisite,
from the stylish interiors to the indulgent
international cuisine.
Bedroom, Grand Millennium Dubai
DUBAI
The most populated city in the UAE, Dubai
embodies the very essence of extravagance and
luxury.The Grand Millennium Dubai is one
of four incredible Grand Millennium Hotels
in the world and the first Grand Millennium
property in the Middle East. Reflecting the
trend for unique high-end developments in
Dubai, the hotel boasts distinctive designs,
innovative technology, multiple dining venues
and exceptional luxury in all rooms and suites.
Located between Mall of the Emirates and
the Ibn Battuta shopping mall, and adjacent to
Dubai media city and internet city, Emirates
Golf Club and The Montgomery, this hotel is
ideal for those who want to experience the
very best that the city has to offer.
For those in need of a little extra
indulgence, the spa facilities at the Grand
Millennium Dubai are second to none;
including an outdoor swimming pool, jacuzzi,
Hammam steam baths, sauna, a full menu
of spa treatments and hydrotherapy, there is
plenty to help you unwind. More energetic
activities can be found in the fitness centre,
and of course, guests can take part in golf,
indoor skiing, scuba diving, horse riding,
tennis and sailing, all in the local area.
The ultimate luxury can be experienced
in the hotel penthouses (think private
jacuzzi, Egyptian cotton sheets, stunning
interiors, fresh flowers, incredible views)
and to further enhance your stay, the
hotel also offers VIP guests a range of
additional services including personalised
spa treatments, desert safaris, wadi bashing,
dinner in the desert under the stars,
limousine transfers, secretarial and butler
services – guests will want for absolutely
nothing.

Spa Lounge, Grand Millennium Beijing
BANGKOK
Bangkok is a vibrant Asian city that never
sleeps. A wonderland of temples, markets,
palaces, restaurants and shopping centres,
it is one of the most popular tourist
destinations in the world. Well worth a visit,
but guests in Bangkok must ensure that their
hotel acts as a welcome retreat – somewhere
to escape the bustle of the city, the heat
of the day and the stresses of travel. The
Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok is
the ideal choice; located in one of Bangkok’s
prime central areas (only 30 minutes from
the international Suvarnabhumi Airport)
the hotel lies adjacent to the subway and
skytrain stations: just one stop to the Queen
Sirikit National Convention Centre and the
Emporium department store.
Featuring a glass façade in the shape of a
sail, the hotel houses 325 rooms and suites
all decorated with a luxurious contemporary
Thai twist. VIP guests should choose the
Presidential Suite; 200 sqm in size, the
elegant suite fits high profile guests who
demand only the best, with guaranteed
privacy and butler service.
Leisure is a key part of your stay at the
Grand Millennium Sukhumvit and the wide
range of decadent spa treatments are bound
to leave guests feeling calm and tranquil. The
spa presents secrets and science of ancient and
advanced body treatments from Dermalogica
and PanPuri (a local premium product with
the finest Eastern botanical ingredients).
One of the most popular leisure pursuits
at the hotel is the unique rooftop golf course;
why not treat yourself to a game you’ll never
forget? Make sure you put aside time on
your visit as the entire roof of the hotel’s car
park has been designed as a deluxe mini-golf
course, with eighteen challenging holes!
The only hotel to house a rooftop mini-golf
course, this is an absolute must.
BEIJING
For an exotic trip to the Far East the most
discerning guests will require the perfect
balance of luxury accommodation, local
cultural influences, relaxing surroundings
and excellent facilities. Located in the very
heart of China’s capital city, the Grand
Millennium Beijing offers 521 grand and
spacious guest rooms designed specifically
for the ‘luxury traveller’. Situated close
to the vibrant commercial centre of the
city, this hotel is a clear choice for those
looking for a relaxing, yet interesting break
in China.
Widely considered one of the best hotels
in the city, the Grand Millennium Beijing
offers three spectacular levels of spa and
fitness facilities and several restaurants
offering a wide ranging selection of
international cuisines. We recommend
spending some time at the Oxygen Club
with their cutting edge facilities and
exercise equipment, 25 metre indoor lap
pool and sauna and steam rooms, before
heading to the award-winning Spa by
MTM – choose from five treatment suites
– Happiness, Health, Wisdom, Beauty, and
Energy where therapies are centred on
massage, body scrubs and bathing to offer
a blissful well-being journey to your body,
mind and spirit.
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Lobby, Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok
KUALA LUMPUR
The Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur’s
longstanding reputation as one of Malaysia’s
premier hotels makes it an obvious option
for the discerning traveller. Situated in the
heart of the downtown business, financial,
entertainment and shopping district of Kuala
Lumpur, the hotel is always a good choice,
whether travelling for business or for pleasure.
The Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur is the
recipient of numerous international awards,
including the Hospitality Asia Platinum Award
for Service Excellence, the Hospitality Asia
Platinum Award for Best Executive Club
Lounge and Business Techonology Review
Award for Best Business Hotel.
Over 450 luxury rooms and suites benefit
from the consistently high level of personalised
service and hotel guests are spoilt for choice
with three outstanding restaurants. For those
in search of a lively social scene, the Grand
Millennium Kuala Lumpur houses Pulse, the
most happening party venue in the city, with
spectacular entertainment by top bands and
celebrity DJs and a superb menu offering a
selection of tapas as well as signature cocktails. n
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels are a four and
five star international hotel chain offering over
120 hotels across 18 countries. For more
information visit: www.millenniumhotels.co.uk
 Antwerp is the home of the
famous Flemish artist Rubens.
In his time Antwerp was at the
forefront of art and fashion, and
today is no different. Art still
holds a key position in the city’s
culture, as does fashion – with
many couture houses making
their home in this historical city.
But Antwerp also has a lot more
to offer, as both the second largest
port in Europe and an important
international diamond centre.

Where to stay?
BEd, BATh & BREAd
If you want a change from
generic soulless hotel chains,
then book a room or apartment
at Bed, Bath and Bread. The
small hotel’s interiors are chic
and homely, and it almost
feels as if you are a guest in
someone’s house. There is also
a studio apartment on offer
for those staying longer than
a few days. Prices are very
reasonable, which will keep the
finance department happy.
www.bbantwerp.com

Antwerp’s Town Hall, and the
symbolic statue of Antwerp
hoTEL JULIEN
Located in the heart of the old
city, Hotel Julien is modern
and fresh, and its décor marries
old with new. The hotel sits
within the walls of two historical

BUSINESS TRAVELLER: Flemish townhouses, where

crisp linen contrasts with old oak

Antwerp
panelling. There is also a book and
DVD library and a bar on the first
floor with a garden; the perfect
place for a relaxing evening drink.
Cat HugHes discovers a city full of art, fashion and fantastic food
www.mrandmrssmith.com

Statue of Rubens and Cathedral of our Lady
Fine dinning
Sir Anthony VAn dijck
Located in the historic part
of the city, this restaurant was
restored by the famous antique
dealer Axel Vervoordt. It was
given a Michelin star but
surprisingly, they gave it back
as the establishment wanted to
appeal to a broader clientele.
The menu is typically European;
one dish to try is the Sea bass
with Champagne.
www.siranthonyvandijck.be
lux
Housed in what was once the
residence of a Polish shipping
company, Lux’s interiors are
stunning. Marble columns, mosaic
floors and an orante staircase
dominate the space. The menu is
typically Belgian, dishes include
River Eel in Chervil sauce and
Tenderloin with gravy and fries.
Cathedral of our Lady
www.luxantwerp.com
seal The deal
hecker dinner Wine BAr
This is the regular haunt for the
international set, foodies and
wine lovers. This bar offers some
unique experiences, including
the speedy 3,000 seconds lunch
menu and the four course
Surprise Menu, based on the
wines you select. Alternatively
you can sit in the garden and
enjoy 12-25 different dishes with
accompanying wines. Prices start
from €15.
www.hecker.be
spa
le Boudoir
This spa is located in the heart of
Antwerp and with a food bar in
the centre of the ground floor you
would be forgiven for thinking this
is a café. Le Boudoir likes to give
you the whole experience – food,
beauty and wellness – and they
offer a range of treatments that can
be customised.
www.leboudoir.be
dAy tripping
If you only have a short time
for sight-seeing then the
architecturally stunning St Paul’s
Church in Veemarkt is a must.
Its most distinctive feature is
the Calvary, a magnificent work
of art depicting
Christ on the cross.
The church houses
numerous paintings,
some by Rubens, van
Dyke and Jordaens.
In 1968 a fire tore
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through the church and local
people risked their lives to save
these priceless works from the
inferno.
Shop till you drop
Antwerp is a one of the best
shopping cities in Europe; if
you are looking for fashion the
majority of well known brands
are located in and around
Lombardenvest. If you want a
bargain head to Lables Inc, one
of the best places to pick up your
favourite labels for a fraction
of the price (www.labelsinc.
be). If you want something a
little different head to Walter
for cutting edge fashion, art and
furniture.
www.waltervanbeirendonck.com
Travel accessory
When you’re jet-setting around
the globe, visiting one client
after another, you need your
jewellery with you, no matter
which country you go to. After
all, the right accessory can turn
a plain outfit into something
fabulous. And the best way to
keep you jewels safe is in an
Asprey jewellery roll.
Jewellery Roll, £350
020 7493 6767
www.asprey.com
Kate Harrison flies to Oman
to experience the grandeur
and luxury of The Chedi
Hotel in Muscat

O
ver half a century after the
explorer Wilfred Thesiger first
entered Oman, the country
still remains largely unknown
to us in the West. However, in the last couple
of years travellers have started to embrace
more of the Omani culture, and this beautiful
country is becoming an increasingly popular
sunshine destination for western tourists.
Located on the edge of the Arabian
Peninsula, this diverse country encompasses
sublime rugged mountains, spectacular Essentials
deserts, mesmerising salt flats, medieval
cities and over a thousand miles of perfect
sandy beaches. However, it’s not just the
stunning natural environment that attracts
visitors; Oman also boasts over 5,000 years
of historical and artistic culture. This is the
country where the prophet Job endured Lobby, The Chedi
a lifetime of torment (and apparently
lived to the incredible age of 203); where
the Queen of Sheba had her legendary WHERE TO STAY Suite Bedroom

palace; where Alexander the Great had his
headquarters; and from where Sinbad the
Sailor set sail in a dhow.
The capital, Muscat, is everything we
don’t usually expect from the Middle East.
A very different package from fashionable
fast-paced Dubai and business-driven Abu
Dhabi, Muscat is an intriguing mix of old and
new. The area comprises three small towns
spread along 35 miles of coast; Muscat itself,
For a five-star experience in Muscat, The
Chedi Muscat should be your first (and last)
thought. Situated in a serene spot alongside
the crystal waters of the Gulf of Oman with
a backdrop of the Haajjar Mountain range,
it is the perfect traveller’s haven. Only short
drive from the international airport, the
luxury hotel offers 156 rooms ideally suited
to both business and leisure travel.
The ultimate luxury experience is to Markaz Al Bahja

where the old port and Sultan Qaboos’s be found in the Chedi Club Suites, which Shopping Mall
& Cinema Complex

palace (Al Alam) are located; Ruwi, which comprise a spacious bedroom, stylish sitting tional
rna
is home to a large number of hotels and the room and lavish marble bathroom complete Inte
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central business district; and Muttrah, which with a sunken terrazzo bathtub and rain Muscat City Burj as Sahwah Al Matar
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authentic bazaars. enjoy inclusive airport transfers, continental

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breakfasts, pre-dinner cocktails in the outdoor sports and hiking, and ecotourism
Library, laundry services and mini-bar. With ventures are becoming increasingly popular VISAS
personal service of the highest standard, as tourists discover Oman’s unique geology,
In order to encourage tourism,
guests want for nothing. varied bird life and shifting desert sandscapes. Oman relaxed its visa regulations in
For authentic Arabian cuisine The Chedi For those particularly interested in the 2001. Visas are still required (except
is, naturally, highly recommended. Make culture and recent history of Oman, then for citizens of other Gulf countries)
sure to dine in The Arabian Court with Muscat’s breathtaking five-towered Grand but it is now possible for most
traditional Arabian dishes and water pipes. Mosque is a must-see. Built in 1995 with foreign nationals (including those
Alternatively, The Restaurant serves Arabian, private funds from Sultan Qaboos, it is one from the EU, the Americas, Australia
Mediterranean, Asian and Indian cuisine; the of the world’s most stunning new buildings. and New Zealand) to obtain a two-
week visa at Muscat’s Seeb Airport,
Beach Restaurant serves seafood; The Lobby Constructed from gold, copper, polished
or at border crossings.
Lounge is perfect for a cocktail or two, and marble and smooth Omani sandstone, the
the poolside cabanas serve lighter menus. domed prayer area has a space for 5,000 Tourist visas obtained through the
devotees to gather beneath the world’s largest sultanate’s embassies abroad are
chandelier (made in Italy). Covering the floor is valid for three weeks. Visas are still
WHERE TO RELAX obtainable through Oman’s bigger
the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet, which
The Spa at The Chedi Muscat is, in a word, hotels and tour companies. You can
took 600 Iranian weavers four years to finish.
divine. With seven individual treatment apply in advance or get one at the
rooms (including four suites with sunken airport on arrival.
baths) it is a pampering sanctuary. Guests SHOPPING
may choose from an extensive menu of Muscat, like many cities in the Middle East, is For any further enquiries, contact
the Embassy of Sultanate of Oman,
treatments, but the Signature treatments a great place for a spot of retail therapy. Oman
167 Queen’s Gate, London SW7
especially popular at the Spa include is particularly well known for its curved, silver- (020 7225 0001,
The Ocean Ritual (3 hours including an sheathed khanjar knives and silver jewellery. It’s www.omanembassy.org.uk)
Aromatherapy Foot Polish, Ocean Bath, Sea also a good location for very well-priced gold
Mineral Body Scrub, Seaweed Body Wrap and frankincense, so shopping for gifts shouldn’t
and Chedi Massage), and The Omani Bliss be a problem.Visit Amouage for perfumes, the
Ritual (2 hours including Aromatherapy Bait Muzna Gallery for collectable art, and the
Foot Polish, Balinese Massage, Traditional Omani Heritage Gallery and Muttrah Souks for
Body Scrub and Floral Bath). And when traditional crafts and gifts. n
your massage or facial is over, why not pop
into the cosy nail lounge for an indulgent For more information on The Chedi Muscat, visit
manicure and pedicure? www.ghmhotels.com
Club Suite

entials
LEISURE Chedi Pool

If, after a few days of total relaxation, you’re

in need of something a little more energetic,
there are plenty of activities on offer ranging
from local cultural tours to desert excursions.
Why not spend a night in a Bedouin-style
tent in the sandy desert or exploring wadis
(valleys) in a 4x4. Numerous challenging
mountain routes await those who enjoy

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MIDDLE EASTERN
PROMISE
Kate Harrison explores the tranquillity and beauty of the
Shangri-La’s Al Jissah Resort and Spa in a relaxing break from
life in London
F
or those in search of the ultimate
luxury travel experience, with
exceptional service, stunning
surroundings and indulgent spa
treatments, the Shangri-La group of hotels
offers the very highest standards in countries
all over the world. Travelling to Oman, I
stayed at the Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah
Resort and Spa, a luxurious three-hotel resort
village and signature spa in the Sultanate’s
capital of Muscat.
Located on the sparkling bay of Al Jissah
the hotel is tucked away in a sublime desert
setting of dramatic rugged mountains and
glorious sandy beaches. Set amid 124 acres
of ocean and desert scenery, the resort is just
fifteen minutes away from the Sultanate’s
capital of Muscat.
The beautiful resort complex comprises
three hotels: Al Waha (The Oasis), which is
an ideal family getaway choice, Al Bandar
(The Town), which is situated in the heart of
the resort, and Al Husn (The Castle), which
is the most luxurious choice – an exclusive
six-star hideaway.
For an opulent holiday, worthy of the
majestic surroundings make sure to book one
of the 41 beautiful suites and enjoy traditional
Omani elegance, alongside modern additions
including broadband Internet access, flat-
screen televisions and DVD entertainment
systems. Guests in Al Husn suites enjoy
panoramic sea views which may also be
savoured while soaking in a bubble bath, and
have the added advantage of a full personal
butler service.
The ultimate choice is The Royal Suite;
inspired by the famous seventeenth century
Omani castle at Jabreen, the elegant interior
evokes the traditional luxury of Arabian
royalty, and offers Muscat’s most exclusive and
privileged guest accommodation, including
a private elevator and butler service.With
panoramic views of the Gulf of Oman, and
a separate sitting room and dining area, the
Royal Suite is also ideal for intimate gatherings,
entertaining or early evening drinks.
Dining is a thoroughly pleasurable
experience, with a wealth of choice. Head to Al
Waha to enjoy the Latin flavours of Samba, or
pick up a child-friendly meal at the Surf Café.
Al Bandar is home to Capri Court, serving
delicious and contemporary Italian cuisine,
alongside Mediterranean Tapas, and Sablah
– an outdoor dining experience complete
with live entertainment. Al Tanoor features an
evocative Arabian atmosphere that creates an
engaging dining experience at each of the many
open culinary stations. Don’t miss Sultanah, a
stylish restaurant with a luxury cruise theme,
and Shahrazad, the only authentic Moroccan
restaurant in Muscat, which serves traditional
Moroccan dishes in a stunning and elegant
evening setting.The resort is also home to
Xyro, a premier nightclub which features
signature cocktails and DJ entertainment.
Al Husn Hotel Infinity
Pool at Night
Shangri-La’s Barr Al
Jissah Resort & Spa,
Sultanate of Oman
Al Bandar Hotel Piano Lounge
Shangri-La’s Barr Al Jissah Resort & Spa,
Sultanate of Oman
Of course, it goes without saying that no
holiday is really complete without a couple of
calming spa treatments to help you unwind
from the hectic pace of everyday life. CHI,
The Spa at Shangri-La, claims to be “the most
extensive and well-appointed private spa in
Oman”, and with twelve treatment villas the
spa goes to great lengths to create a sanctuary
of personal rejuvenation and relaxation. We
tried the traditional Rhassul treatment (45
mins) which has been a part of beauty and
health therapy for centuries and uses the
healing benefits of mineral-infused mud. The
therapy was traditionally used to protect the
skin from the sun, soften and remove dead or
dry skin, refine pores or re-sculpt the body by
removing excess body fluid. Relax and spend
time in the Rhassul while your body takes
advantage of this cleansing treatment. n
For more information on the Shangri-La Al
Jissah Resort and Spa, visit
www.shangri-la.com

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will take place at
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The event has been created
in response to what buyers and
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Visitors will see the latest
products, listen to market trend
forecasts and talk to the people
who shape business travel.
Business Travel Market is
the only corporate ‘travel &
meetings’ event in the UK
to offer a fully hosted buyer
programme. Up to 500
specially invited corporate
travel buyers from across
Europe are joining 3,000
travel arrangers and up to
100 exhibitors including the
leading travel brands such as
Qatar, British Airways, Accor
and Eurostar.
During the event four
visionary addresses will be given
by leading industry figures,
whilst 30 seminars, workshops
and panel sessions will look in
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best to buy business travel in,
and after, a recession.
Every conference session
is free to attend, whilst the
conference programme itself
is divided into five streams,
with the content of each being
specially structured to meet
delegates’ individual knowledge
requirements and expertise.
One stream, entitled Building
Blocks, is designed especially for
those in smaller organizations
and those requiring an insight
into the more basic principles of
corporate travel.
This is an ideal opportunity
for PA’s, those working for
companies with smaller travel
budgets, and those new to
business travel to meet the
people who shape business
travel; to share best practice and
to discuss solutions with those
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GLITTER
GLAMOUR
Head to the prestigious COUTTS LONDON
JEWELLERY WEEK to discover a whole
new world of precious treasures and dazzling
new designs

T
he award winning Coutts London Jewellery Week
returns 14-18 June 2009 with a week of celebrations,
featuring big name designers such as Stephen Webster
and Shaun Leane, whose highly-coveted jewels are worn
by A-Listers including Christina Aguilera, David Bowie and Liv
Tyler. Alongside the traditional names, Coutts London Jewellery
Week will also play host to some of the rising stars of the London
jewellery scene, including designers Amanda Brighton and Assya.
Take this opportunity to find out more about London’s
unique history with the jewellery trade, learn more about The
Goldsmiths’ Company at their ‘Day of Knowledge’ or perhaps try
a jewellery-making class to create a unique piece of your own.
Exhibitions include Treasure, with forty of the London’s hottest
new designers, and Creation II, which highlights the work of
twelve of the UK’s best contemporary jewellers.
UNCOVER SECRETS IN HATTON
GARDEN
Running from 11-13 June, the Hatton
Garden Festival offers members of the public
unprecedented access to the area, showcasing
the diverse expertise within London’s historic
‘jewellery quarter’ with behind the scenes
insights into individual workshops.
Ranging from techniques handed down
through the generations, to the latest
technology, visitors can follow a trail
between different ‘hubs’, each of which
offers an insight into the variety of styles
and crafts that make up London’s jewellery
industry.
Don’t miss Saturday 13 June, where the
festival will take on a street-party feel,
with jewellery-making demonstrations in
the street, children’s workshops, costumed
actors, musicians, a fine food market, and
a host of jewellery themed walks, talks and
workshops – ideal for family groups.
One of the stand-out attractions during
the three-day festival will be the installation
of an outdoor manufacturing tent on 13
June; visitors will be able to walk through
the creation of a piece of jewellery, with
Hatton Garden
gemstone experts (from Holts Lapidary),
polishers engravers (RH Wilkins) and setters
(Embee) on site. Experts will be on hand
to talk about each stage of the process and
there will be a prize draw to win one of the
pieces created on the day.
TREASURE IN COVENT GARDEN
Treasure is an exciting exhibition of over
fifty of the country’s most exciting
contemporary jewellery designers,
returning to Coutts London Jewellery
Week with a three-day showcase at The
Flower Cellars in Covent Garden.
Open to the public from 12-14 June,
Treasure celebrates innovation in jewellery
design, showcasing pieces made using
cutting-edge technology and unusual
materials. For many, jewellery is more than
the creation of individual pieces ready-
to-wear, and Treasure is keen to evolve the
debate around the boundaries between
jewellery, sculpture, art and design.
Treasure at the Flower Cellars offers a rare
opportunity for trade buyers, collectors
and the public to meet the designers
involved in the exhibition and find out
more about the contemporary jewellery
scene. Jewellery will also be on-sale, with
prices starting from just £20.
Visitors will also have a chance to get
lucky during the exhibition with chances to
scoop the Treasure Pot; the largest collection
of designer jewellery ever to be assembled.
Entrants can win one of twenty pieces of
stunning jewellery ranging from fashion
pieces to diamond-set fine jewellery. The
draw will take place at The Flower Cellars on
Sunday 14 June.
Stumbling across buried treasure is
everyone’s dream and visitors to London
would be mad not to visit The Flower Cellars
during Coutts London Jewellery Week.
HOT HOTEL DEAL
The Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill
is a luxurious five star hotel which has
partnered with jewellery designers Wright
& Teague to create the ultimate package for
jewellery lovers; and the first 25 packages
booked will receive a piece of jewellery
from the their collection! An overnight stay
in a King Room, with full English Breakfast
in The Montagu restaurant and a ‘Jewellery
Cocktail’ costs just £295 per night.
Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill
30 Portman Square, London, W1H 7BH
www.hyatt.com
CATWALK COUTURE
David Marshall is planning to showcase his
exceptional collection on the catwalk during
Coutts London Jewellery Week as part of
High Carat Rocks with Couture Frocks. This very
special show will feature key pieces from the
spectacular David Marshall London Collection
and will be held in the magnificent Livery Hall
at Goldsmiths’ Hall, one of London’s finest
hidden treasures on 10 June.
CARNIVAL TIME!
Following its hugely successful debut last year,
the Elizabeth Street Carnival is returning
on 10 June, with retailers creating special
jewellery-themed windows and special
displays for the Belgravia street party. A
treasure hunt in the area is also planned, with
one lucky winner taking home a goodie-bag
packed with pieces from local retailers.
SPARKLING JEWELS
Exquisite jewellers Tach embody the world

Argent Coloured Drops in 18ct
of the exceptional, the
extraordinary, the refined
and the glamorous. From
bejeweller ‘handbag hooks’
to glittering cocktail rings,
Tach represent luxury at
the highest level. Visit the
Tach boutique on 10 June
(11am-8pm) to explore a
truly inspirational jewellery
collection and enjoy a
glass of champagne as you
discover this season’s must-
have pieces. Those visiting the
store from 6-8pm will be able
to meet Denni Dellessort,
an independent expert and
a renowned gemologist. All
purchases on 10 June will
receive an exclusive 10%
discount.
RSVP is essential due to limited
places –call 0207 495 7123 to
reserve your place.
RISING GEMS
Ten of London’s most talented
emerging jewellery designers,
including SHO Jewellery, Leblas,
Carla Shanks and Missoma, will
create a one-off collection for
Coutts London Jewellery Week in
collaboration with Enlightened
Swarovski Elements and the World
Land Trust. An in-store cocktail
event at Liberty, Regent Street
will showcase the collection,
which will be based around
nature’s Hidden Gems.
STEPHEN WEBSTER
Stephen Webster will officially open his new
Mount Street store during this year’s Coutts
London Jewellery Week. A star-studded ribbon
cutting ceremony is set to take place on 11
June.
EXCLUSIVE AFTERNOON
To celebrate the launch of Coutts London
Jewellery Week, The Metropolitan has
teamed up with luxury Italian jeweller
Pomellato to create a truly sparkling
Afternoon De-Light menu, inspired
by signature pieces from Pomellato’s
collections. Guests can expect low-fat
cupcakes adorned by edible gems plus each
jewellery 43
person will also be eligible to win their
own beautiful Pomellato ring.
The afternoon de-light menu will be served daily
from 3-6pm from 4-14 June in the Met Bar
THEO FENNELL RECEPTION
Theo Fennell will be hosting a party to
celebrate their partnership with the Royal
College of Art for the fifth consecutive
year. Judges will pick winners for
awards in Overall Excellence, Best Work
in Silver and Best Work in Jewellery
from students of the Goldsmithing,
Silversmithing and Metal Work courses.
The winners will form an exhibition in
Theo Fennell’s flagship store on 10 June;
the star attraction at a private champagne
reception for friends of the brand, clients
and press to admire.
ARGENT OF LONDON
Argent of London will be unveiling the
winner of their competition to find the
2009 Young Jeweller of the Year, at a
champagne reception on 10 June with the
winner’s work showcased and sold at their
showroom on Old York Road, Wandsworth
and online for the next 12 months.
THE GOLDSMITHS’ COMPANY
Creation II: An Insight into the Modern Artist
Jeweller is the Goldsmiths’ Company’s
summer exhibition, with each featured
jeweller accompanied by a series of short
documentary films examining their careers.
There will also be an opportunity to meet
the speakers directly. In addition, The
Goldsmiths’ Company will also be hosting
their ‘Day of Knowledge’: a series on 12 June.
STUDIONORTH
StudioNorth, run by a group of Royal College
of Arts graduates, strives to re-establish the
relationship between maker and client. It
looks to attract clients with an interest in
the making of the jewellery that they buy or
who appreciate the personal contact with
the maker in a very individual environment.
Throughout Jewellery Week there will be
a new contemporary jewellery exhibition
by artists such as Katja Bremkamp, Tina
Lilienthal and Chrysanthe Staikopoulou on the
theme of ‘Alice in Londonland’. n
Visit www.londonjewelleryweek.co.uk for more
information about the Hatton Garden Festival Theo Fennell
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TIMELESS
DESIGN
Renowned jeweller David Marshall presents his
stunning collection of timeless treasures
T
Diamond Feather he name David Marshall
Pendant
London may be new to
fine jewellery enthusiasts,
yet the man behind this
recently launched label has 25
years experience in designing and
creating bespoke and ready-to-
wear pieces.
David Marshall’s fine jewellery
(now available directly from
www.davidmarshalllondon.
com), is making waves on the
fashion scene as it combines
traditional craftsmanship with
contemporary design, and
showcases the most magnificent
diamonds, pearls, sapphires and
other rare coloured gemstones.
Roccoco Pearl
Necklace
Inspired by a family friend
who was also a jeweller, David
started his career with a
jewellery apprenticeship before
opening his own workshop,
working independently and
undertaking trade commissions
for other major jewellery houses.
This allowed him to develop his
design and manufacturing skills.
David’s first eponymous
collection quickly earned
the respect of his peers, as it
received the most recent Luxury
Jewellery of the Year award given
at the UK Jewellery Awards,
for “celebrating the luxury of
precious stones and metals”.
In order to truly represent the
very best in British design and
manufacturing, David insists that
David Marshall at workbench
diamonds enhance the Homage
man’s wedding band while
each and every piece that bears elegant cufflinks in platinum
his name is finished to exacting or 18 carat gold are set simply
standards under his own watchful with diamonds for a sartorial
eye in his London workshop. statement. Those with a taste for
Taking his inspiration from the whimsical may prefer wittily
the beautiful and unique stones engraved hermit crabs or dragon
in his collection, as well as cufflinks to inject personality into
seasonal colours and elements an otherwise ordinary dress shirt.
of nature, the results are There is no doubt that this
breathtaking. These are unique newly-launched collection,
pieces, designed to become the backed by the expertise of
heirlooms of the future. a talented and experienced
To coincide with Coutts craftsman has resulted in
London Jewellery Week, David jewellery that will stand the test
Marshall London is introducing of time and continue to delight
two new collections. The its wearer each and every time it
Deco Collection’s diamond is worn. n
pendant, earrings and bracelet
are inspired by the geometric To view and purchase from the
stepped forms and sweeping collection, visit
curves characteristic of the www.davidmarshalllondon.com or
telephone +44 (0)20 7269 9944.
Art Deco design period, while
the exquisite Diamond Feather
Collection takes its cue from the
magnificent winged goddesses of
ancient Greece and the graceful
curves of the swan.
Other spectacular
creations include the
ravishing Damask
Diamond necklace,
with its blossoming centre
of 18.90 carat pear-shaped
morganite, surrounded by 9.17
carats of diamond-set petals and
leaves, graduating in colour from
pink to white.
But diamonds aren’t just a
girl’s best friend – the elegant David Marshall
and clean lines of baguette cut A Rare Event Ring
TUR
NING

Louis Mariette Princess Neptune

HEADS
Fashioner of fantastical headpieces and a judge on the current series of Britain’s Next Top
Model, Louis Mariette tells Claire Adler his creations lead such glamorous lives they could use
their own passports

I
t is 10 o’clock on a Thursday morning
when Louis Mariette welcomes me into
his flat and studio, just off Sloane Square.
His own ‘noughties’ version of a Mohican
hairstyle looks about 20 centimetres high; he
is wearing a very open neck tiger print shirt
with black leather trousers; and he is barefoot.
There are lit candles everywhere, lining the
stairs which we descend, into his white studio
– a space filled with Louis’s sparkling designs
and an abundance of magazine cuttings.
Whether it’s putting the final touches to
a £2m headpiece bejewelled by Bond Street
jewellers Boucheron at the Lanesborough
Hotel (in the presence of two burly
bodyguards), dreaming up a spectacular
underwater photo shoot for a headpiece
dedicated to the unrivalled beauty and
ethereal aura of Princess Neptune, or simply
serving me still water (in a martini glass on
a round silver tray accompanied by grapes
and a diamond crystal the size of a fist),
Louis Mariette adores a touch of drama.
When the Chapeau d’Amour headpiece was
transported to New York for a Platinum
Guild International event in 2005, it had its
own first class seat; and running the London
marathon this year in aid of The Children’s
Trust, Louis donned micro-mini yellow
shorts, yellow knee socks, a banana belt and
carried maracas.
It all feels slightly bonkers – and it is – but
Louis is also a driven, funny, charming man
and it will come as little surprise to anyone
who has met him, that he was offered the
job as a judge on Living TV’s Britain’s Next
Top Model without so much as a screen test.
The man judging alongside George Clooney’s
ex-girlfriend Lisa Snowdon and fashion
photographer Huggy Ragnarsson, loves to talk.
“I had to be careful not to topple over
in some of my outfits,” he laughs. “I wear
some fantastic ethnic jewellery influenced
by an indigenous Chinese tribe and I could
just about hear the soundman asking me
in my ear where I was planning to put
my microphone. Many outfits I wear are
crystallized artworks, embellished with hand
appliquéd crystals by couture fabric makers
Chrisanne who provide fabric for Jimmy
Choo and Matthew Williamson.”
Currently collaborating with the Royal
Opera House, Louis Mariette’s hair jewellery
and one-off headpieces have graced the
windows of Harrods, an exhibition at the
New York public library, a charity event at
10 Downing Street, Boucheron and Jaguar
launches, Formula One parties in Monaco
and Elton John’s Oscars party. Gwen Stefani,
Alex Wek, Kate Moss and Stephanie Seymour
are among those who have worn his creations,
while pop star Pink is a regular client. She
sports bejewelled glasses, commissioned from
Louis, in her recent video.
“My creative vision – pardon the pun,
as they are bejewelled glasses – came from
Pink herself,” he says. “When I design for
Pink, I always think of her explosive energy,
her distinct, dynamic image and her bold
I’ll-do-what-I-want attitude. She delivers her
As A child i often collected precious stones,
seedpods, cActus flowers And beAds And trimmings
from locAl tribes. i found the incredible pAlette of
colours And textures in beetles, butterflies And
drAgonflies A dAzzling AssAult on the senses
look with perfection, with a killer voice and
performance – how could I ask for more?”
So how does a boy born in Malawi,
who grew up in Botswana and Swaziland,
surrounded by the endless species of flora and
fauna which still fuel his creativity, land up as
an international milliner and TV personality?
“My god is Sir David Attenborough,” he
says. “As a child I often collected precious
stones, seedpods, cactus flowers and beads
and trimmings from local tribes. I found the
incredible palette of colours and textures in
beetles, butterflies and dragonflies a dazzling
assault on the senses.”
But it was soon after the family acquired
their first television when he was a young
boy in Swaziland, that Louis had an inkling of
his future career.
“I remember watching Diana Ross singing
the blues. I turned round to my mum and
said: “Mummy I want to be a dress designer.”
Then came Dynasty; I used to love seeing Joan
Collins as Alexis in her ruthless and glamorous
outfits,” he recalls.This year Louis finally
fulfilled his childhood ambition and dressed
Joan Collins with one of his own designs.
Louis’s passion means his mind is often
on the job. “I sometimes see women in
the street and want nothing more than
to give them a makeover,” he says. “One
of my clients is a lady I originally kept
lifestyle 47
Louis Mariette
seeing around the streets of Chelsea and
eventually approached because I noticed
how marvellously stylish she was – always
wearing white pancake make-up, a slash of
red lipstick and amazing hats. I invited her
to visit my studio for a glass of champagne.
It turned out she was Princess Sabina von
Stentel of Germany, and she remains a loyal
client and muse to this day.”
One of the highlights of this season’s
Britain’s Next Top Model is when aspiring
supermodels are tasked with what seems an
impossible mission. They have to recreate
the original underwater photograph of
Louis’s giant bejewelled crown, entitled
Princess Neptune, embellished with scallop
shells, pearls, roses, corals and starfish,
originally captured in an extraordinary feat
by underwater photographer Zena Holloway
at Pinewood Studios, the location for many
James Bond films.
“The models have a matter of seconds to
swim down into a pool and into the headpiece
which is floating in the water, flick their hair
and dress into position like a mermaid, open
their eyes, look at the camera and strike the
pose. They have to nail the shot while holding
their breath and not being able to see a thing.
It’s extraordinary,” says Louis. n
The fifth series of Britain’s Next Top Model is
on Living TV on Monday evenings at 9pm.
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 Patek Philippe Ladies’
Twenty~4 in yellow gold.
Ref. 4907/1J
£13,860

Patek Philippe Ladies’

Nautilus in white gold.
Ref. 7010/1G – 001, with
diamond bezel, £22,440

Ladies’ Nautilus Ring in

white gold, featuring 60
diamonds. Ref. 275.9750/1
£5,280

Patek Philippe Grand

Complication in platinum.
Ref. 5970P, featuring
Chronograph, Perpetual
Calendar and Moon
phases, £92,400.

David M Robinson
Presents The 2009
Patek Philippe
Exhibition
D
avid M Robinson is delighted to be able to welcome the highly anticipated 2009
Patek Philippe Exhibition launched at Basle Switzerland earlier in the year, to their
showroom in Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf from 2-5 July.
This year Patek Philippe showcases a range of exquisite legendary timepieces
in 18ct rose gold, alongside a new Officer style Calatrava and the long-awaited new Ladies’
Nautilus collection. The highlights of the show this year are a number of celebrated Patek
Philippe watch models in new rose gold versions, which radiate the magical warmth of this
precious metal.
Particularly noteworthy is the new Officer style Calatrava (Ref. 5153) which marks the
long-awaited comeback of this quintessential round timekeeping instrument – with a hinged
cover that protects the sapphire-crystal case back – a timeless classic.
And finally, one not to be missed any for ladies who in the past years have missed a
distinctively feminine Nautilus; Patek Philippe introduces the new casually elegant Nautilus
for ladies in white or rose gold, with diamond-set or satin-finished bezels. Patek Philippe Calatrava
officer’s watch. Ref. 5153
David M Robinson, Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf £17,160
020 7538 2332
INDUSTRIAL
SWIMWEAR
Photography by: Zownir
Fashion Editor: Lucie Dodds
 Grey bandeau tank swimsuit £40
Princess Tam Tam at John Lewis 020 7629 7711
Tan suede Reese boots £565
Jimmy Choo www.jimmychoo.com
Cream ruffle Mimi bikini top £59 and bottoms £59
Myla www.myla.com
Black mesh cut-out Lora swimsuit £125
Agent Provocateur 0207 243 1292
www.agentprovocateur.com
Black Samoa stilettos £450
Jimmy Choo as before
Black tie-front plunge tank swimsuit £175
Wolford 020 7529 3000
 Model:
Palloma at Premier Model Management. Thanks to Jon.

Hair:
Choccy at www.onemakeup.com using Paul Mitchell

Make-up:
Ruth Warrior at www.onemakeup.com using Clinique

Assistant Stylist:
Carolyn Duffy

Thanks to Rudi at The Truman Brewery

www.trumanbrewery.com

Brown tank swimsuit £295

Eres at Fenwick 020 7629 9161
Tan Seattle strap stilettos £575
Jimmy Choo as before
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versatility born from simplicity

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bespoke
Engagement Rings of London Liz Tyler
Stand out from the crowd with a unique ring Beautifully sculpted individual
from Engagement Rings of London. engagement and wedding ring sets by Liz
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Luke Rose Jewellery Rumour

Luke spent 10 years as head designer at prestigious jewellers
Jess James in Soho before setting up his own workshop. Luke
now works to commission on exquisite diamond pieces for
his fast growing client list.
Rumour was founded to provide busy professional people
with an excellent bespoke jewellery service, helping
you create a unique piece of fine jewellery to your exact
specification. The quality to match Bond Street Jewellers but
without the price tag.

Westboune Studios,
242 Acklam Road, London W10 5JJ
Call 0207 738 6682 or visit Tracy: 020 7183 6888
www.lukerosejewellery.com sales@rumouronline.com

Futuro
Futuro Bespoke Jewellers, are dedicated to both
design and diamonds, as well as offering Hatton
Garden’s first design studio where your ideas can be
brought to life in 3D, at no extra charge to you. Visit
us today and soak up the knowledge of our friendly
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57 Hatton Garden,
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CITY style SPY

OOH LA LA
Always on the lookout for somewhere that’s as good for cocktails after work as it is
for food, Spy checked out St Germain, the French style brasserie near Farringdon
tube. In the black stunning monochrome room, we started with the espresso
martinis, giving us a much needed lift from the caffeine and alcohol. The food
was excellent – good hearty French inspired dishes, and seasonal produce. The
poached eggs with asparagus were a delicious dish, as was the steak tartare and
the veal. All in all, two thumbs up for food and atmosphere (and a whole hand for
espresso martinis).
89-90 Turnmill Street, Clerkenwell, EC1M 5QU, 0871 971 4660
www.stgermain.info

STYLE ADVICE
Let’s face it, from time to
QUICK FIX
I have had some odd and intriguing invitations in my
time we all get stuck in a style
time but most recently I was invited to come and have
rut, and even fashion royalty
consult personal shoppers to get
a ‘gut lift’ treatment. I was told that many City men
the season’s trends just right. are starved of gym time and still filling up on lunches
You don’t have to have a date on expenses; with summer fast approaching, this
with the red carpet to treat is essentially the lazy man’s sit up. Electrodes are
yourself to a session with your attached to your stomach which tightens the stomach
own personal stylist. House muscles intensely; post session (they recommend ten,
of Fraser have an impressive one every other day) there was definitely a positive
Personal Shopping service that change which I’d recommend to anyone who is feeling
will leave you feeling like you
the trouser pinch after an undisciplined winter.
could give Carrie Bradshaw a few
Karine Jackson
pointers. By appointment only
24 Litchfield Street
(0844 800 3718 / city@hof.co.uk)
Covent Garden WC2H 9NJ
sessions are generally 2.5 hours
020 7836 0300
and include a full consultation,
www.karinejackson.co.uk
champagne and personalised
shopping in all departments: the
ultimate retail experience.

Lovely Locks
News reaches Spy that City women have caught onto some new
hair products from Tara Smith (hair-stylist on Sex and The City and
editorial contributor for Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue). Her
celebrity name-checks tick that ‘insider’ box too; she’s styled
Demi Moore, Lindsay Lohan and Anna Friel. So, I’m letting you
know about her rather clever new range that comes in handy
travel sizes – the result of her international job. The
range includes Straight Away (shampoo and conditioner
to combat frizz and leave hair silky straight), Big
Baby (a combo gentle enough for daily use
and the conditioner doubles up as a leave in
conditioner) C Curls (for smooth, curly hair),
and Feed The Root (to hydrate hair and scalp).
Get it from www.cultbeauty.co.uk and www.tarasmith.com
 “Darling, if you use our expenses
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how can I afford to update
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 RIGHT ON TIME
Make sure you’re on time for your flight this summer
holiday with this exquisite new addition to the stunning
range of De Beers delicate and intricate Cocktail
Watches. Brilliant and baguette cut
CHERRY BLOSSOM diamonds set in white gold and a
Inspired by Japan and kimono embroidery patterns, Cherry mother of pearl face, ensures this Art
Blossom uses a stylised cherry blossom motif in all the pieces Deco inspired, Swiss-made watch is
making it a gorgeous feminine choice for summer. These a truly timeless piece. Available with
blooms create a youthful and fresh appeal to fashion’s three straps, a striking black satin
eternal fascination with florals. Cherry Blossom sari, plain black satin or a pretty
includes a pretty pendant, earrings and ring pink snakeskin strap.
available in rose or white gold – these are
De Beers
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020 7929 2777
A blossom circular pendant with natural www.debeers.com
pink and white diamonds on a diamond
chain in platinum, £48,000

Boodles
2-3 Royal Exchange
020 7283 7284
www.boodles.com

WE’REgoing
ALL on a
summer holiday
Whether it’s an exotic cruise, adventurous road trip, city break
or tropical island getaway, the Royal Exchange has everything
you need for the perfect escape this summer

ICE COLD
Paul A.Young Fine Chocolates is the UK’s finest artisan
chocolaterie and for a limited time only, Paul’s ice-cream is
now back in stores ready for the long hot summer we have
been promised. Paul churns the ice-cream daily using all natural
ingredients; lots of double cream, chocolate and interesting
flavours such as sea salted caramel and chocolate brownie. New
flavours for 2009 include Garden Mint with 70% dark chocolate
and Basil & Berries with white chocolate. Also new are dark
chocolate sorbets.

Paul A. Young Fine Chocolates

20 Royal Exchange
20 7929 7007
www.paulayoung.co.uk
 THIS IS KEY
The new Tiffany Keys Collection is inspired by keys from the
Tiffany & Co. Archives.The work of skilled goldsmiths and
silversmiths, these exquisitely crafted vintage keys originally
locked jewellery and keepsake boxes, albums, diaries and
steamer trunks, as well as private clubs and country manors.
Reworked in the Tiffany Keys Collection, each key pendant can
now carry a special significance to the wearer. From romantic
heart-shaped keys to luxurious keys set with sparkling diamonds,
you’re bound to find the ‘key’ look for every individual.

Tiffany & Co.

9 Royal Exchange
020 7409 2790
www.tiffany.com/uk

STEP BY STEP
Pretty Ballerinas are the ultimate staple shoe in
the summer wardrobe; simple, elegant and oh-
so-comfortable, they are perfect for any holiday
outing with lots of walking and sight-seeing. Pretty
Ballerinas have been making cute pumps and flat
shoes since 1918, and some of the models have
remained unchanged in style and popularity for over
40 years.We love the selection of bright summer
colours, especially Amy in orange, Rita in yellow and
Rosario in orange.

Pretty Ballerinas from €109 MODERN CLASSICS

Pretty Ballerinas
30 Royal Exchange
020 7929 6994
www.prettyballerinas.com
TRAVEL CHIC
Smythson is celebrated for iconic
leather travel accessories and have
added to their extensive range with the
new Coral and Peppermint collections
for summer 2009. We love the
Weekender; a striking combination
of luxurious horse hair fabric,
contrasted with vibrant coral leather,
perfect for a last minute getaway or
an overnight stay with a friend. Other
travel accessories include travel wallets,
passport covers, jewellery rolls and make-
up brush rolls.
Weekender Bag in Coral, £1,200
Smythson
7 Royal Exchange
020 7621 1037
www.smythson.com
The Bulgari Bulgari collection is based on graphic and aesthetic motifs
emblematic of the Bulgari style.The hallmark of this stylistic evolution
is the characteristic repeated inscription “BVLGARI BVLGARI,” which
is finely reproduced on new, broad circular elements with an open and
slightly curved structure. Small and large circular elements mounted on
soft chains harmonise with each other to compose necklaces, bracelets,
and pendant earrings in white or yellow gold: modern classics.
Bulgari
15 Royal Exchange
020 7283 4580
www.bulgari.com
IN THE SHADE
No holiday is ever complete without a cool pair of shades to finish an
outfit. The latest collection from Cartier offers a feminine take on a
glamorous style – perfect for the radiance of summer. The cut of these
round or pantos-shaped sunglasses attracts the light through vast,
graded lenses in shades of brown or smoky-grey. The Cartier collection
embodies a sixties and eighties feel, crafted in exceptional materials – a
must have item.
Cartier
1 Royal Exchange
020 7312 6923
www.cartier.com

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AND BAR || GUCCI || HERMÈS || IMPERIAL CITY || JO MALONE || L’OCCITANE || LORO PIANA || LULU GUINNESS || MILLEPERLE || MOLTON
BROWN || MONT BLANC || NAPKET || OMEGA || PAUL A. YOUNG FINE CHOCOLATES || PAUL SMITH || PAVAROTTI’S || PENHALIGON’S ||
PRETTY BALLERINAS || ROYAL EXCHANGE JEWELLERS || SAUTERELLE || SEARLE & CO || SMOKER’S PARADISE || SMYTHSON || TATEOSSIAN
|| THEO FENNELL || TIFFFANY & CO || Vilebrequin || WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND || WINT & KIDD

Royal Exchange, Bank, City of London, EC3V 3LR www.theroyalexchange.co.uk

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ESSENTIAL
TRAVEL COMPANIONS
Kate Hughes presents these summer travel saviours. Travel in style with
sublime lotions and potions – everything you’ll need to soothe, smooth
and protect sun-kissed skin for that radiant summer glow

BAGGAGE RECLAIMED
The Qudra Beauty Case has thought
of everything to ensure your beauty
essentials stay intact.
£85, www.beauty-boxes.com

WHAT A SOFTIE
Elemental Herbology’s Beach Prep: Radiance
body polish contains fruit enzymes and sea salt GET READY TO GLOW
to effectively shed dead skin cells. It will leave The purify face-care kit from Como Shambhala is their first skin care range. This handy
your skin beautifully smooth and exfoliated. kit contains a botanical cleanser, daily hydration and daily nourishment – all you need
£25, www.spacenk.com for healthy skin on holiday.
£15, www.comoshambhala.bz

BRUSH UP
This luxury leather brush roll from Aspinal
SATIN SMOOTH SKIN London comes with seven brushes –
Don’t forget to pack travel essentials from a must-have for your make up bag.
Aromatherapy Associates; these four travel
£130, www.aspinaloflondon.com
bath and shower oil blends create an
aromatherapy experience to suit every need.
£23.60, www.aromatherapyassociates.com

BRONZE GODDESS
Sun Indulgence lotion for all over, this new
sunscreen from Estee Lauder incorporates
the latest UVA technology and smells
fantastic too!
£20, www.esteelauder.co.uk
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shedding our clothes on the beach this summer.

With little time until the ‘big reveal’, you might be planning to
disguise cellulite with carefully worn sarongs and cover-ups.
Jane is
However, it really isn’t too late to get your body ship-shape.
offering a free
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Combine the Beach Fit plan with additional aerobic exercise and
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BRIDALBEAUTY
health&beauty 65

Kate Hughes shares her top tips and secret services for perfect wedding day beauty

MASK IT WAX IT
The new Tri-Enzyme The boutique waxing salon offers virtually
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Mask works to most luxurious surroundings; perfect for pre-
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promoting cell
renewal to create
younger looking
skin. A highly active
treatment mask,
it is like having a
professional facial in
a bottle, perfect for
busy brides.
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ALL MADE UP
It’s all about your hair and make-up. This POLISH IT
bespoke make-up consultancy provides hair Microdermabrasion is a treatment every
and make-up by celebrity artists for weddings, bride should have; this non-invasive
special occasions, and make-up lessons. facial removes the top layer of dead
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make-up to stay on longer, and is
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BLEND IT
Prescriptives have created a foundation
to perfectly match any skin tone, from
a pale ivory to deep ebony. A Custom
Blend Analyst will hand-measure, hand-
mix and hand-make your foundation
to exactly match your skin’s colour and
tone, while special treatment benefits
such as Oil Control, Moisture Rich and
Firming can be added to match your
specific skincare needs.
Custom Blend Foundation, £44
0870 034 2566
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SCENT WITH LOVE
This gorgeous new fragrance by Crabtree & Evelyn has a unique scent of orchid and
orange blossom with a woody musk, making it elegant but sexy.
India Hicks Island Night, Eau de Toilette, 100 ml £36
0800 111 4406
www.crabtree-evelyn.co.uk
REFRESH
The perfect size to fit inside a suitcase,
the Travel Scent Surround Kit from Jo
Malone includes a travel candle and
linen spray presented within a chic black
case. Whether you’re getting ready for
the big day in a hotel room, or travelling
on honeymoon, this is a wonderful way
to refresh your surroundings, creating
peace and tranquillity.
Travel Scent Surround Kit, £54
020 7720 0202
www.jomalone.co.uk
BRONZE IT
The Monoi Oil Bronzer is a velvety, tinted powder whose formula allows gradual
colour build-up and an even, flawless result. The Sunglow Light Shade is ideal for light
skin tones, especially those that have not been exposed to the sun, while Sunglow
Warm is best for a deeper tan look; perfect for a beach wedding!
Monoi Oil Bronzer, £13
020 7581 6455
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66 health&beauty
Be seduced at
STOKE PARK
Kate Harrison discovers that Bridget Jones is not
the only one to fall for the charms of Stoke Park
N
estled among 350
acres of historic
parkland sits Stoke
Park Club, an
imposing eighteenth century
mansion, complete with dome and
impressive stairway that leads to a
grand entrance guarded by stone
lions. Steeped in history and used
as the location of many iconic films
(Goldfinger, Bridget Jones and
Wimbledon to name but a few),
Stoke Park is the ideal location for
a truly relaxing weekend break.
Offering panoramic views of
the finest English countryside, it is
easy to unwind on the terrace of
the mansion house. Lakes stretch
across the parkland and golf course
as far as the eye can see, and if
you’re lucky enough to be sitting
at the right angle you may even
catch Windsor Castle floating
above the courtyard fountain in the
distance.
For golfers, the club is a place of
pilgrimage, and played host to the
most memorable game of golf in
cinema history, when James Bond
defeated Goldfinger back in 1964.
Today, the 27 hole Championship
course looks absolutely beautiful
with its manicured fairways. It
is considered one of the finest
parkland courses in the country
with good reason. Although
originally considered a prestigious
golf club, Stoke Park now offers
an array of sporting facilities and
with 13 tennis courts (six of which
are Wimbledon specification grass
courts), Stoke Park is also home to
tennis enthusiasts.
For those who are looking for
something a little more leisurely
paced, an afternoon wandering
the club grounds is an absolute
must.The estate dates back to the
Doomsday Book and the heritage
trail maps out a walk around
the most impressive landmarks
throughout the grounds.
Set back from the Mansion
house, the contemporary
Pavilion building houses award-
winning SPA SPC, which offers
the abandoned partners of golf
fanatics luxurious surroundings
in which to be pampered. A host
of treatments are on offer in
comfortable surroundings, and
the deep relaxation room is a true
haven where hours can be lost
in slumber. SPC has developed
its own treatment and skincare
ranges which are inspired by spa
influences around the world and
are used in treatments.
Stoke Park offers an array of
dining options to suit your mood.
The Orangery provides a more
relaxed atmosphere, whilst the
Dining Room is a more formal
affair with a menu full of traditional
British cuisine, all with a slight
contemporary twist, served in
intimate room enjoying views of
the golf course and lake. A maze of
ornately furnished drawing-rooms,
cosy lounges and relaxed private
bars, the Mansion is quintessentially
English and those looking for
a more traditional experience
must book themselves into the
Mansion bedrooms. Each room is
individually decorated with antique
furnishings and an elaborate floral
décor, with the piste de résistance
being a period-feature bath
complete with copper legs.
The recently completed Pavilion
hotel has a different atmosphere
altogether. Large, airy bedrooms
are tastefully furnished with an
eclectic mix of new and old;
antique Chinese alter tables sit
comfortably alongside pop art
Playboy cover posters. The result
is a luxurious and relaxing setting
in which to unwind.
With its centuries-old history
and proximity to London, Stoke
Park offers a retreat for those who
are looking for a sporting weekend
or merely an opportunity to relax
and take in some magnificent
country views. n
For more information visit
www.stokeparkclub.com
Stoke Park Club
Park Road
Stoke Poges
Buckinghamshire
SL2 4PG
01753 717171
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68 fashion
ASCOTGLAMOUR
Ascot Ladies’ Day wouldn’t be complete without a stylish statement hat
or fabulous fascinator; we talk to couture milliner Ilda Di Vico about her
mesmerising creations
I
f you met Ilda Di Vico you
would take your hat off
to her – literally, because
without a second thought,
you would opt for one of her
fabulous designs in place of any
hat you have ever worn before.
Ilda discovered quite by chance
that she had a natural flair for
designing fantastic hats. Give her
a length of Italian straw, some
French Lace, maybe a silk rose,
or even some strips of leather and
she will twist and tweak, fold,
fiddle and manipulate to produce
a one-off design you will not see
anywhere else.
“For me Royal Ascot is all
about the fashion and enjoying
a time where you can get away
with wearing the most amazing
hats and fascinators; you want to
create the WOW factor”.
Ilda believes that a beautifully
designed hat can transform the
wearer to an elevated sense of
confidence, sophistication and
flirtation. Always experimenting
with different material, Ilda
is able to create hats that are
custom-made and designed to
suit individual needs. She has
an eye for fine detail and the
ability to create strong visual
statements.
Her hats are wonderful,
wacky, quirky, elegant and
unique. She favours sweeping
angles dramatically shading part
of the face, straw waves with
perfect silk flowers, dramatic
curves with luxurious feathers,
unusual shapes and trimmings,
lace, frayed straw edges and even
Swarovski crystals.
She has created many
award-winning hats and to say
she is in constant demand is
an understatement. Her list
of clientèle (which includes a
number of celebrities) is fast
growing, so book in advance to
avoid disappointment. Whether
you’re putting together the
perfect outfit for a wedding,
luncheon, garden party, special
occasion or a day at the races,
Ilda Di Vico stocks a wide range
of award-winning hats straight
from the shelf or custom made,
just for you. n
To contact Ilda call 07786 241887,
email ilda@ildadivico.com or see
examples of her work at
www.ildadivico.com
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 HOME COMFORTS
Think ahead of time, and install a warming stoved before the winter
months set in.The Conmoto Balance log burning stove is created
by German design legend Peter Maly.The Balance is a 7kw stove,
with modular log storage units, benches, drawers, and multi-media
units.The modular units are available in steel, walnut or oak. Flue
connection of the stove is either through the top of the stove or
alternatively through the back of the stove. Balance stove and modular
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Encompass Furniture presents the hottest WATCH OUT

The Big TV watch from LIP is a 1975
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CUTTING
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EDGE
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WWI. During the 1970’s, LIP took
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The result was a legendary collection of
LOUNGE ABOUT authentic 1970’s modern design watches and
For long summer afternoons lounging outside, check out the chronographs, which are as relevant today as
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available today for outdoor furniture. Also shown is the Shady
X-Centric cantilever parasol, also available from Royal Botania.

AL FRESCO LIFE
One of the most influential companies that Encompass represents in the UK is
the Belgian company Royal Botania, who over the last 15 years have established
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RECYCLED
ROOMS
Josephine O’Donoghue explores the endless possibilities of
second-hand and recycled interior design
T
he act of recycling gets a ‘thumbs up’
for all sorts of good reasons; besides
being green, which is obviously
great, recycling and buying second-
hand goods ensures an individuality that simply
cannot be copied. Today, we live in a world
of Ikea, Heals, Habitat and Laura Ashley –
interior chain stores which create room after
room in alarmingly similar styles across the
UK.
Where have our personalities,
eccentricities and styles disappeared to when
decorating our homes?
In the wake of inspiring
television programmes such
as Kirstie’s Homemade Home
and Grand Designs, I went
in search of some recycled
gems for a unique
Chair from The Strarta collection
by Ryan Frank
interior style. From lighting to furniture,
linens to glassware, the possibilities really are
endless.
LIGHTING
Recycled lighting can be a work of art.
Madeleine Boulesteix makes beautiful
chandeliers from recycled glass, teacups,
cutlery and all sorts of other bits and pieces.
“I started making chandeliers after finding
about forty facetted glass drops in a pile of
rubbish” she says, “When I started to gather
other things to make a structure with,
I discovered that all the things I needed
were already there just waiting for me to
Lots Road
assemble them. I searched in charity shops, Auctions
car boot sales and scrap metal yards. I prefer
to work with things I’ve found and let their I want to use. I liked the idea of making
qualities dictate what happens. A piece something opulent – a chandelier – but out
begins with a really simple set of ideas, a of humble objects”.
shape, a colour combination and Madeleine offers a range of chandeliers
the objects from the small jelly-bowl lanterns to the
much larger 8-cup Boulesteix chandelier.
For more information or to commission a
chandelier, visit www.madeleineboulesteix.
co.uk
FURNITURE
Lots Road Auction Whatever the style or colour scheme of
your home, auctions are a great place to find

hidden gems for the house. Remember
not to be too rigid with a theme or colour,
as this can create flat and boring rooms.
A second-hand chair can be coupled with
an antique writing table, and a Victorian
side-table could look great with a modern
vase placed on it – there’s no reason not to
blend styles and colours if they look good
together.
Lots Road Auctions (020 7376 6800,
www.lotsroad.com) is a great place to begin
as they sell both antique and contemporary
furniture, alongside art, carpets, textiles
and decorative items. Auctions take place
on a Sunday; Contemporary and Traditional
Furnishings and Decorative Items starts
at 1pm followed by the sale of Antique
Furniture, Paintings, Carpets and Works of
Art at 4pm.
If you’d like to purchase furniture created
from recycled wood, then up-and-coming
designer Ryan Frank (www.ryanfrank.net)
is good choice for contemporary homes. His
‘Strata’ collection is built from the waste
wood salvaged from battered old office desks.
Sustainability and reclamation are the driving
forces behind the work of this talented
designer; he has become popular choice in
the last few years, known for functional, eco-
sensitive and unique design.
Why not try making your own mosaic
tiles, table, or artwork for the wall? This is a
Lots Road Auctions
interiors 73
Lots Road Auctions
great way to
recycle chipped
crockery and can result in a
totally unique and rather personal piece
of interior design. Emma Biggs (as featured
on Kirstie’s Homemade Home on Channel 4)
is running courses throughout the summer
and more information can be found at www.
mymosaicworkshop.com
ACCESSORIES
Known for “sustainable luxury”
Fandango Interiors (020 7726
1777, fandangointeriors.co.uk)
is a treasure trove of recycled and
second-hand home accessories. The
shop mixes well known designers
with one off or anonymous pieces;
you will often find creations from
Arne Jacobsen and Charles Eames
but there are no guarantees as
to what will be on any given day.
Fandango also restores and updates
many of these hidden gems. Lots Road Auctions
Of Special Interest (020 8340 0909,
www.ofsi.co.uk) is a vintage interiors
shop established stocking old and antique
wardrobes, chests of drawers, cupboards
and dresser bases, alongside mirrors and
chandeliers; well worth a visit, especially for
feminine shabby chic styles.
Glass bottles may seem like
rubbish but over in London
Fields they are being transformed
into tiles and bricks. At the Green
Bottle Unit (www.freeform.
org.uk/GBU, 020 7249 3394)
designers have developed a process
for producing frosted glass from
wine bottles, crystal decanters and
television screens. Tiles come in a
variety of colours and cost £5 to
£10.50 per tile. n
For more information on using recycled
materials in building and construction, visit
www.ecoconstruction.org Lots Road
Auctions
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G DGETS
GADGETS
JAMIE CARTER PRESENTS THIS MONTH’S TECHNOLOGICAL HIGHLIGHTS

LIVE MUSIC
ON THE GO
If the iPod just doesn’t do
it for you, there are plenty
of other top-ranking MP3
players looking for a place on the daily
commute. Cowon’s D2+ claims to bring a ‘live’
feel to tunes for as long as 52 hours from one charge. With
a 2.5-inch touchscreen, SD card slot to expand storage by 32GB,
and huge file compatibility, this is one for serious musos.

Cowon D2+ Portable Media Player (16GB) £159.99

www.amp3.co.uk

HI-DEF HEADS ONLINE

RECESSION-BUSTING BLU-RAY
The first brand to bring Blu-ray to the UK was Samsung, and it’s
back with a new budget deck that’s packed with extra features. Invest
in a Wifi Dongle (a £50 upgrade) and you can stream extra content
from the new format’s interactive BD-Live platform (although that
will depend on what discs you have). A great introduction to Blu-ray.
Samsung BD-P1600 £170
www.samsung.co.uk
What do you do with music and movie clips downloaded from the
internet, or from your camcorder? Get hold of LG’s latest plasma
and all you need do is put it all on a USB memory stick and slot it in
the side. Able to play almost any file format, this excellent Full HD
screen’s meaty speakers also makes for a half-decent hi-fi.
LG 50PS7000 50-inch plasma TV £1,000
www.lge.co.uk

HI-FI LIKE YOU’VE DESK

NEVER HEARD TIDY
Part of the Fujitsu-Ten audio All-in-one
group, Eclipse has built these computers have
TD712zMK2 loudspeakers over been available from
five years using engineering Apple for yonks,
resources from Toyota and but the PC world is
Fujitsu, with the result being an now getting in on
unusual look designed for speed and the act. Viewsonic’s
accuracy. A favourite of John Williams new VPC100 has a
and Michael Nyman, this high-end 19-inch LCD screen
brand claims the TD712zMK2 – which and measures just
come with integrated stands – will give 35mm in depth,
you hi-fi like you’ve never heard. but still manages to
pack in an Intel Atom
Eclipse TD712zMK2 loudspeakers 1.6GHz processor, 1GB memory, a 160GB hard drive, wireless
£5,000 per pair
www.eclipse-td.net
internet access, a webcam, speakers and even a 4-in-1 card reader.
Running Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, this could be a real
Mac-beater.

Viewsonic VPC100 All-in-One PC £499

www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk
 gadgets 77

MEDIA
MUNCH
With music, photos and
even video now usually stored
on home computers, a new revolution
is starting that could finish the silver disc –
home networking. The new Popcorn Hour A-110 HD
Networked Media Tank, with 1TB of storage, can take almost
all digital files stored on a PC, digital camera, USB mass storage
device or even directly from the internet. It can even cope with POWER TO THE PEOPLE
high definition video and work completely wirelessly with an Taking two bags to the airport? With Live Luggage’s new Hybrid PA
optional £40 adaptor. soft-top bag, you can motor through to check-in with just the one.
Using a clever three-bag zip system, an overnight bag and laptop bag
Popcorn Hour A-110 Networked Media Tank (1TB) £304.99 can be removed from the main case and zipped to each other. Able
www.amp3.co.uk to take around 95 litres combined, the luggage weighs around 23kg,
but don’t worry too much about hauling it through the airport – the
ACCESS ALL AREAS motorised wheels and anti-gravity handle on the Hybrid PA bag
guarantee a stress-free journey.
The legendary Walkman has been making a comeback
recently with a series of great looking updates from Sony, Live Luggage Hybrid PA Bag £295
with the new X-Series leading the charge. Built around www.liveluggage.com
an exceptionally clear three inch slim touchscreen
technology called OLED, the phone-sized X-Series
can play all music formats and even stream video HANGING ROUND THE HOUSE
from YouTube, download If you’re looking to extend the digital revolution to
podcasts and browse the other rooms in your house besides the
internet using Wi-Fi lounge, Toshiba’s latest tiny
connectivity. telly is a great option.
While its built-in
Sony NWZX1060B Freeview TV tuner
X-Series 32GB Walkman covers the essentials,
£249
www.
it’s the built-in DVD
sony. player that helps make
co.uk this a one-box solution
extraordinaire. Also
available in white.

Toshiba 19DV555DB
19-inch LCD/DVD
combi £240
www.toshiba.co.uk

GENTLE GIANTS
With gentle curved edges and a ‘penciled’
black extruded aluminium finish, you
won’t find Panasonic’s new CHT range
of plasmas available on the high street.
Available in 50-inch and 65-inch, these
high-end monitors are strapped with 18-
bit chipsets for high definition perfection
and aimed at the most discerning
videophiles. And they’re just in time –
home cinema doyen Pioneer has stopped
making its famed Kuro plasmas. Long live
the king?

Panasonic TH65VX100 65-inch CHT

plasma screen £7,999
www.panasonic.co.uk
 SHOW
STOPPER
Visitors get to see – and try – the
latest cars and bikes for free,
while the carmakers meet real
customers ready to splash the
cash. Little wonder the Canary
Wharf London Motorexpo is
such a hit

S
ales are down, factories are lying
idle and global car companies are
on their knees. The economic crisis
has led one big name manufacturer
to abandon Formula 1, and others have
threatened to do the same; while closer to
home the British Motor Show is on ice.
But out of all the doom and gloom comes
a ray of sunshine. For the fourteenth year on
the trot Canary Wharf will be turned into
a motoring mecca. From 8-14 June more
than 325,000 visitors will make a bee-line
for the London Motorexpo where they’ll get
the first chance to see cars and bikes so new
they’re not even on sale yet.
The first London Motorexpo took place
in Canary Wharf in 1996 and has grown
every year since. The 2009 edition is 35 per
cent bigger than last year and is supported
by major manufacturers like Jaguar, Aston
Martin, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, BMW
and GM.
“Its success is comparatively easy to
explain,” says Motorexpo boss Graeme
Carver. “The manufacturers like it because
it’s held in front of the right audience:
it attracts car buyers. Even in these
straightened times cars will be sold at show.
“And the visitors love it for two reasons.
Not only do they get to see some pretty
exotic machines, but there’s no charge to
come and have a look. Visitors can pop down
in a lunch break or after work… and if they
see something that takes their fancy they can
come back as many times as they like.”
John Edwards, MD of Land Rover UK,
said: “The London Motorexpo is a unique
event which offers us an ideal opportunity
for showcasing our new model line-up to the
British public for the first time.”
It’s all very different from the early days.
Carver remembers the first show with
fondness. “I’d been working with the Canary
Wharf estate for a number of years and came
up with the idea of a mini motorshow on the
site to provide a little entertainment. That
first year we had about 29 cars from five
manufacturers supplied by local dealers.
“It was small but I realised how huge it could
become at about 11am on the first day. I was
talking to a salesman from the local Porsche
dealer when a visitor came up and handed over
his credit card. Pointing to a 911, he told the
salesman to take £5,000 as a deposit on a blue
one, then left his business card and asked to be
phoned when the car was ready.”
The rest, as they say, is history. Little
wonder that Carver has been able to take the
concept to other major world cities. As soon
as the London Motorexpo closes its doors,
the Toronto Motorexpo opens for business,
and there are other Motorexpos in Los

LAND ROVER & RANGE ROVER
Land Rover is a regular at Motorexpo
and this year has chosen to showcase its
new 2010 Range Rover and Range Rover
Sport models, plus the new Discovery
4 before they go on sale in the UK.
Significant improvements to these vehicles
include two new refined and powerful
engines offering improved fuel economy
and lower CO2 emissions, striking
exterior design changes and completely
redesigned interiors. Also on show will
be the Freelander 2 TD4_e, Land Rover’s
most fuel-efficient vehicle to date and the
world's first SUV featuring intelligent
stop/start technology. Best of all, Land
Rover will be offering visitors test drives
of the new Freelander 2 TD4_e on road
and will also showcase the capabilities of
its vehicles on ‘Terrapod’ – the man-made
off-road demonstration unit.
MERCEDES-BENZ
Fancy checking out the brand new
Mercedes-Benz E-class Coupé as tested on
page 80 of this issue? The impressive Coupé
– and its saloon equivalent – will be given
its UK debut at Motorexpo where test
drives can be arranged. Mercedes will also
be showing the latest developments from
its smart city car range. Both the new diesel
and hybrid drive smarts will be there:
the diesel has the world’s smallest direct
injection diesel engine producing just 88g/
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Other highlights
• BMW will be showing its brand new Z4 sports car, which is the first BMW
roadster to feature a retractable hard top rather than a fabric roof. The
flagship model is powered by a 3.0-litre twin turbo engine delivering a
heady 306 bhp.
• If you’re looking for cheap motoring look no further than the Suzuki Alto,
the Japanese firm’s latest city car. Powered by a highly efficient 1.0-litre
three cylinder engine, the Alto produces just 103 g/km of CO2 and
attracts annual road tax of a mere £35. Best of all Suzuki is participating
in the Government’s scrappage scheme, making it possible for you to
drive away a brand new car for £4,795.
• Aston Martin will also be there, as will Saab who’ll be showing the brand
new 9-3X crossover. With no London Motor Show planned for 2010 and,
frankly, unlikely for the foreseeable future, make sure you don’t miss
Motorexpo, the only show that comes to you!
km of CO2 and returning an exceptional to bring the car automatically to a halt
85.6mpg… enough to drive from Dover if an accident is imminent. Visitors can
to Prague without refuelling. The petrol- experience it first hand as they pilot the car
powered smart micro hybrid drive (mhd) towards another one – though for safety’s
features stop/start technology to lower sake, the second car is an inflatable.
CO2 emissions to 103 g/kms: perfect for
the City. TESLA
One of the most intriguing cars on
VOLVO display will be the Tesla, the all-electric
Volvo’s safety credentials are well known two-seater with performance to shame
but that won’t stop the Swedish company many a supercar. Tesla will use the
demonstrating its latest technology. At event as the platform for an interactive
display of the Roadster – giving potential
Motorexpo this will include the chance
UK customers one of the first public
for visitors to crash a new XC60… well,
opportunities to test drive the most
nearly. The XC60 has Volvo’s City Safety
efficient high performance production
technology onboard which is designed
sports car on the planet. The Tesla display
will be located within the superb marble
lobby of the Canary Wharf Estate’s
primary building, One Canada Square.
VISITOR FACTS
What: London Motorexpo
When: Monday to Sunday
8-14 June
Times: 10 am to 6pm,
Monday to Saturday
11am to 5pm, Sunday
Where: All over the estate,
including Jubilee
Gardens, Reuters Plaza,
Cabot Square and
One Canada Square
Cost: Free
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LoNG&
WINdING
road
T
o say I was looking
Eren Ellwood takes the Lotus Exige S out into the forward to spending
country to push the limits of the A-roads this month with our
Lotus Exige S is an
understatement. When it was
agreed we would take the Exige
out of the City and into the
countryside I thought that all my
prayers had been answered.
If you read last month’s story
on the car you may remember
that we were under strict orders
from Lotus to take it fairly easy
by keeping the supercharged
coupé under 4,500rpm.
Frustratingly, that’s just half its
rev range. So if you’re thinking
it’s no coincidence I waited until
after its first service and for those
restrictions to be lifted before
taking it out on some of the UK’s
best A-roads, you’d be correct.
My first trip was a drive
down to Kent to the swooping
and historic Brands Hatch race
circuit. Once home of the British
Grand Prix, it’s a track that
plays a key role in Lotus’s racing
heritage. Indeed, the very first
Grand Prix held at Brands, back
in 1964, was won by the great
Jim Clark in a Lotus-Climax.

I started out on a familiar
route so I could get the most
accurate picture of the Lotus’s
performance. And what a picture
it was. When I heard others
describe the car’s handling as
if it’s on rails, I thought they
were exaggerating. Far from it –
truth be told the Exige has got
more cornering ability than a
greyhound on steroids.
And the acceleration
is something else, too. It
might only have 1.8-litres
at its disposal, but Lotus has
supercharged the engine to
develop a heady 220bhp. Put
that sort of power in a car that
weighs next to nothing and the
result is explosive.
Now I know the car a little
better, I push the Exige harder and
harder and it responds by letting
me know I’m in safe hands. Its
cross-country pace is breathtaking
while the performance, grip and
steering feedback are unbelievable.
My only worry is whether the
stupid grin I wear whenever I’m
behind the wheel will become
permanent.Would I be going
too far in labelling the Exige as
a precision instrument? Not far
enough – it’s more like a laser
guided missile.
On another notable journey this
month I found myself driving to
Thorpe Park for a 30th birthday…
and, yes, I know I’m still a kid
at heart! Instead of taking the
motorway, I took a detour through
some Surrey back roads; by the
time I got to my destination I’d
had a thousand thrills and none
of Thorpe’s extreme rides could
compete. I couldn’t wait for
the drive back. Let’s face it; the
Exige is the modern man’s (and
woman’s) roller coaster and the
UK its playground.
On another trip I took the
opportunity to put Lotus’s
claimed 33 mpg combined figure
to the test. I filled the tank with
£40 of BP’s finest and took a day
trip to Bath. Four hours there
and two and a half back, a round
trip of 300 miles – and all on the
same tank. Considering my right
foot wasn’t trying to win any
awards from the environmental
department I was impressed.
I’ve done the same trip in a
Bentley which used virtually
as much fuel in one overtaking
manoeuvre as the Lotus did
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for the entire journey. When
it comes to running costs, the
Lotus is the ultimate affordable
performance car.
While we’re on the subject
of long drives, I've read a lot of
criticism about the Exige’s lack
of creature comforts. Sure, the
seats aren’t as padded as your
average hatchback and there’s
no recline option, but this isn’t
a car meant for cruising. Instead
you spend every minute of the
journey engaged by the drive
so, by default, you never have
enough time to consider if
you’re comfortable or not.You
simply don’t go from A to B!
It’s been nearly ten years since
I felt attached enough to a car
to give it a name! I’m not proud
to admit I once had a black Fiat
Punto 1.1 with wheels and tints
which I called the Black Knight.
How embarrassing (and worse
still that it’s now in print!)
Anyway I now call upon the
brains of London to save this Lotus
from such ignominy and help me
come up with a suitable name.
E-mail over your ideas and the
lucky winner whose name is used
will be guaranteed a place on our
forthcoming Lotus track-day and
an opportunity to take an Exige
around Silverstone race track. n
E-mail us at
lotus@runwildgroup.co.uk
THE NEED
FOR
SS
SS
SSPEED
SPEED
Festival of Speed 2008 - Land Rover
Central Display with Goodwood House
FESTIVAL TIME
‘True Grit – Epic Feats of
Endurance’ has been confirmed
as the theme of the 2009
Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Highlighting the drive and
determination of motor racing’s
greatest heroes, the festival
celebrates those who overcame
physical, mental and mechanical
barriers in their quest for
motoring glory. Ranging from
Jackie Stewart’s spectacular
victory at the 1968 German
Goodwood announces the 2009 Festival of
Speed and promises epic feats of endurance
Grand Prix (despite his broken
wrist), to Mick Doohan’s brave
return to motorcycle racing in
1992 (without full use of his
right leg), there are numerous
inspiring tales of outstanding
performance.
Running from 3-5 July, the
Festival of Speed will honour
the true motor-sport heroes
who made that extra push in the
pursuit of victory. Motor racing
legends and modern day stars
are expected to line up at the
celebrated 1.16 mile hillclimb,
in a tribute to great feats of
endurance in competition.
“It will be fabulous to have
so many great cars and drivers
here at Goodwood to celebrate
our endurance theme for 2009”
says Goodwood Festival of Speed
founder, Lord March, “I look
forward with much anticipation
to seeing some of the great
endurance drivers, riders and
machines in action”.
MACHINES & MODELS
The selection of cars and
motorcycles at the festival
is expected to feature a
magnificent collection of the
world’s finest competition cars
and motorcycles. In action, on
two-wheels and four, the festival
will host a range of exciting,
adrenalin-filled machines from
early Grand Prix and endurance
machines, to off-road and
contemporary racers.
ANNIVERSARIES
Also in attendance will be the
centenaries of Bugatti, Audi and
Morgan, 50 years of both Mini
and the Daytona Speedway, 40
years since Jackie Stewart and
Matra’s dominance in motor
sport, plus 60 continuous years
of both the Motorcycle World
Championship and the most
famous endurance race of them
all, the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The legendary chopper-
riding Hollywood icon of
Western counterculture Peter
Fonda is due to attend this
year’s Festival of Speed to help
celebrate the 40th anniversary
of his influential film Easy Rider.
He will be reunited with a
chopper motorcycle as used
in the classic movie, and will
ride up the famous Goodwood
1.16-mile hillclimb at the
festival. Peter Fonda’s bike
will be one of a number of
custom choppers due to appear
at the 2009 Festival of Speed;
a dedicated class of custom
choppers, including Zeroesque
and Speed Demon, will form part
of the Cartier ‘Style et Luxe,’ an
annual vehicle design concourse
at Goodwood for the rarest and
most beautiful and motorcycles
from around the world.
ATTRACTIONS
A host of attractions make the
Goodwood Festival of Speed
help make this the most exciting

Festival of Speed - Sir Stirling Moss in the
Mercedes-Benz W196 Streamliner
Cartier Lawn overview
celebration of motoring this
year; alongside getting close
to the action-packed hillclimb
and paddocks, festival-goers
will be able to relish some of
the most stylish vehicles ever
designed at the Cartier ‘Style
et Luxe’ concours d’elegance.
Look into the future of personal
transportation at the BP Ultimate
FoS-TECH technology pavilion;
see many of motor sport’s
famous faces up close; swoon at
the mouth-watering display of
supercars in the world’s finest
moving motor show; witness the
exciting sideways action on the
Forest Rally Stage; and become
part of the action at the off-road
activity fields and Junior Festival
of Speed.
FESTIVAL PROMISES
The Festival of Speed’s ability to
attract the top works Formula 1
teams makes it a unique event,
and already several teams have
indicated their intention to
attend this year. Nowhere else
in the world can you get so close
to the latest and greatest current
F1 cars and drivers.
DON’T MISS:
Scuderia Ferrari: The
much-loved F1 team will be here
from Italy to demonstrate one of
its latest cars.
McLaren-Mercedes: Last
season’s car is in action all
weekend, with current World
Champion Lewis Hamilton at
the controls. He will also be
driving Ayrton Senna’s 1988
McLaren MP4/4.
BMW-Sauber: One of the
likely challengers for the F1 title
will be present over the Festival
weekend, showcasing its latest
car.
Brawn: It is hoped that the
newest F1 team in the pit lane
will attend with a static display.
Red Bull: The beautiful
2009 car will smoke its tyres all
weekend
Toyota: The latest car should
be in action, demonstrating its
pace and power
Williams-Toyota: The
British team will be at the
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Festival of Speed 2008 - Red Arrows
festival with its 2007 car as part INTERNATIONAL STARS
of the 40th anniversary of Sir There will also be a number of
Frank Williams involvement in current Le Mans cars on the
Formula One. hill. Heading the list will be
the new Audi R15, building
BIG NAMES on Audi’s impressive history
Make sure to look out in the by producing the first diesel-
paddock for familiar F1 faces, powered car to win the great
such as Sir Jackie Stewart, race way back in 2006, and is
David Coulthard, Murray still the car to beat. Joining
Walker, Sir Frank Williams, Audi will be Aston Martin
Ron Dennis, Patrick Head, Racing – the works outfit that
Ross Brawn, David Richards, took the GT1 class victory in
Christian Horner and Adrian 2007 and 2008, recapturing
Newey, all of whom have the famous British marque’s Le
attended the Festival in recent Mans success of the 1950s –
years. With no World Rally with their latest Gulf-liveried
Championship date clash this DBR9. 
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top WRC teams are expected to
be on hand to provide a thrilling To order advance tickets to the
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COMPETITION:
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• One pair of admission tickets to the Festival of Speed on
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• Lunch and tea for two on Saturday 4 July in a lovely hospitality
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• Two Festival of Speed Souvenir Programmes accompanied by
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heard whilst moving around the event
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To be in with a chance of winning, email your
name and telephone number to
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Competition closing date is Friday 26 June and the Editor’s decision is final.
STAR TURN
Bigger, better and cheaper than the model it replaces, the new
Mercedes E-class Coupé is a class act, reports Matthew Carter
I
n the old CLK, Mercedes-Benz had a
popular coupé that, it seems, could have
sold in even greater numbers had it been
called something else. Some potential
customers thought it was related to the
C-class and felt it should have a smaller price
tag as a result.
Now, after two generations of CLK,
the latest Mercedes coupé addresses that
problem by calling itself, more accurately,
the E-class Coupé… though to confuse
matters slightly, prices for the newcomer are
around five per cent lower.
And that makes the car something of a
bargain. Based on the new E-class saloon,
the Coupé is not conventionally pretty but
is a handsome beast none the less. From
the front, saloon and Coupé share the same
angular lines and diamond shaped lights.
But from the windscreen backwards, all
is changed. The Coupé has a dramatically
arching roofline, long doors and a rakish
flare over the rear wheels that resembles
a bulging muscle. The CLK was, frankly, a
little effeminate, but the new Coupé has
clearly spent time lifting weights at the gym.
It’s bigger than the CLK too, which means
more room in the rear for two adults. Knee
room is excellent though headroom is
limited if you’re tall. Getting into the back is
easy, thanks to the design’s lack of a B-pillar.
And it looks just great when all the side
windows are lowered.
That extra space in the cockpit is also
helped by the thin front seats which, despite
their lack of bulk are supremely comfortable
and supportive. They have stylish integrated
headrests and are mounted lower than in the
saloon, for a more sporting driving position.
What’s perhaps the most remarkable
feature of the newcomer is its aerodynamic
efficiency; with a drag figure of just 0.24Cd,
Mercedes claims it to be the most slippery
production car in the world. Mix in a bunch
of new and highly efficient engines, and the
E-class Coupé can be seen as perfectly in tune
with these environmentally conscious times.
Especially when it comes to the E250
CDI. The first models to go on sale here are
powered by six or eight cylinder engines.
Petrol versions include the gruff V8-powered
E500 – huge fun but thirsty – and the capable
if soul-less 3.5 V6 E350 CGI. Better is the
E350 CDI diesel; part of M-B’s range of
BlueEfficiency engines, the big diesel delivers
plenty of poke but lacks a little character.
No, the stand out engine has only four
cylinders and displaces only 2.2-litres,
and won’t be here until September. But,
thanks to twin turbos, the E250 CDI
diesel has plenty of power and torque yet
promises excellent fuel consumption and
commendably low emission figures.
Like the other models, top speed is
limited to 155 mph, and while it takes 7.4
seconds to sprint to 60 mph it pumps out
just 135 g/km of CO2. The E350 CDI,
in comparison, takes a barely quicker 6.7
seconds but spews out 179 g/km.
The only fly in the four-cylinder ointment
is the transmission. The vast majority of
Mercs sold in the UK are automatics, which
in the smaller models means an elderly
five-speed box – bigger-engined models get
a newer and much slicker seven-speed auto.
Potential E250 owners should take some
brave pills and go for the excellent manual,
it’s really no hardship.

Yes it does sound like a four-cylinder
when pushed hard, but unless you must have
the creamy smoothness of a V6, it’s hard to
ignore the smaller, cheaper, alternative.
Whichever engine is chosen, the E-class
Coupé is much more sophisticated and
mature than the old CLK. Every version gets
what M-B calls its Agility Control chassis. It’s
essentially an active damping system which
monitors the way the car is being driven and
softens the dampers when cruising along a
motorway, but stiffens things up as soon as
the driver starts getting racy.
The result is a superbly compliant ride,
with excellent stability and composed
cornering. Those who want more can go
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for a £500 Dynamic Handling Package
which tightens things up even more as well
as quickening gearshifts and sharpening
throttle response.
Needless to say, the E-class Coupé is
crammed with safety equipment such as M-B’s
new Attention Assist which recognises signs of
drowsiness. If it thinks the driver is about to
nod off it sets off a gong and displays a steaming
cup of coffee on the speedo suggesting that a
refreshment break might be in order.
Other safety systems include Pre-Safe
which realises when an accident is imminent
and sets up the car for impact by closing
windows and tightening seat belts. Pre-Safe
and Attention Assist are standard but others,
such as Adaptive Highbeam Assist which
automatically dips and adjusts the headlight
beam depending on oncoming traffic, are
optional. Go for the lot, and it’ll cost.
There’ll be two grades in the UK, the
SE and the racier Sport. The SE is more
luxurious with full leather, heated front seats
and climate control. But for an extra two
grand – taking the E350 CDI to £35,280 for
example – the Sport is a transformation.
You get a full AMG bodykit, sports
suspension, bigger wheels, intelligent lights
with LED daytime running lights, sport seats
in M-B’s Artico trim – a man-made leather
that feels just like the real thing – and sports
brakes. Go for an automatic V6 and you also
get paddle shifts for the gloriously smooth
seven-speed gearbox.
Both versions are well equipped as
standard – better equipped than the old
CLK in fact – but that doesn’t mean M-B has
abandoned the traditionally long options list.
Among the desirable options is the £1,300
full-length glass panoramic sunroof – it even
closes automatically if it starts raining – but
as with the safety equipment, care is needed
if you don’t want to break the bank.
There are sportier rivals out there – the
more nimble BMW 3 Series instantly comes
to mind – but for a measured, mature and
highly capable mile-muncher, there’s little to
touch to new Merc. 
LONDON
THROUGH A LENS
The unique cultural, political and social history of our capital is brought
to life this month in a fascinating photographic exhibition
T
his isn’t a showcase of
tourist hotspots, a roll-call
of famous Londoners
or even a chronological
survey of photography in the
capital. Some well-known names
crop up, both in front of and
behind the camera: the Beatles,
the Kray brothers, Thurston
Hopkins, Terry Fincher and Terry
O’Neill to name but a few.You
might spot a couple of famous
events, such as the Battle of Cable
Street in 1936 or the Poll Tax
Riots in 1990; not to mention
some iconic structures including
the Daily Express building,
Trellick Tower, Eros and Petticoat
Lane Market.
But the great and the good,
and the landmarks of history
and architecture are matched
by anonymous Londoners doing
everyday things. Route-masters
and riots, funfairs and football
crowds, buskers and bombs,
pop stars and policemen, traffic
and towers, squatters and stilt
walkers; they all take a bow.
Some pictures depict a
recognisably modern city; some
seem to come from another
lifetime. Some people are
posing for the photographer,
but many are oblivious to the
camera’s eye. The sources of
the images are equally varied
too – Fleet Street newspapers,
commercial photography
agencies, private collections,
photojournalism magazines
(notably the ground-breaking
Picture Post) – all are a tribute
to the richness and diversity of
Getty Images’ holdings.
The result is a portrait of
London, but an idiosyncratic
and inevitably incomplete one,
where celebration and protest,
the individual and the crowd, the
momentous and the mundane all
have their place. The exhibition is
entertaining and surprising, and
reveals how much the capital has
changed. Most of all, it captures
something of the endless variety
and interest of life in London.
“Think of it as an idiosyncratic
photo album, amassed by a very
long-lived relative with wide-
ranging tastes and a somewhat
odd sense of humour” says Cath
Phillips of Time Out and Editor of
the accompanying book.
The exhibition has been
produced by London’s largest
independent photographic gallery,
Getty Images Gallery.Their
new outlet in Canary Wharf will
complement their flagship space
near Oxford Circus and promises
to provide visitors with a feast of
stunning photography, all of which
is for sale.
Exhibitions will change
regularly at the gallery and
draw on the unique archives
of Getty Images. Prints are
available to purchase across all
subjects from iconic film stars,
pioneering reportage, award-
winning sports photography
and cutting edge contemporary
material. Each image is printed
by traditional methods to
museum and archival standards
in the gallery’s own darkrooms
and available in a variety of
sizes. Retouched by hand
and with a choice of frames
if required, the images will
enhance any space, whatever
the style. n
Getty Images Gallery
Cabot Place East, Canary Wharf
Opening times:
Mon-Sat, 10am–6am, Sun and
Bank Holidays, 12pm – 6pm
www.gettyimagesgallery.com
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All images © GETTY IMAGES

THE CUTTING
EDGE
T
en years ago, two Royal Air Force
Tom Saunders goes behind Wing Commanders were sharing a
the scenes of the world’s bottle of wine during a well earned
most unique corporate break from military operations. With
events team – The Blades approximately 8,000 flying hours between
them, two OBEs, a Distinguished Flying Cross
and a command tour of the Red Arrows, they
were looking for a new challenge.
After a few glasses, they produced a
seemingly impossible vision; why not take a
team of the finest military pilots, create the
world’s first formation aerobatic airline and
use this unique asset as an unrivalled business
communication tool promoting excellence,
precision, leadership and teamwork to a
global audience?
At some point late in the evening the
wine ran out, and Wing Commanders Chris
Norton and Andy Offer still had work to do
in Iraq and Afghanistan commanding their
Harrier Squadrons – Number 1 (Fighter)
and IV (Army Cooperation) Squadron
respectively. However, the seed was planted
and five years later – nearing the end of their
service careers – the pair pulled the cork of
another bottle of Burgundy...
When Chris and Andy presented the Civil
Aviation Authority (CAA) with a request
for an Air Operators Certificate (AOC - the
document which legally entitles commercial
airliners to carry passengers) for a close
formation aerobatic team, they were practically
laughed out of the office.The requirements
for an AOC are notoriously stringent (and
expensive) with passenger safety being,
understandably, the CAA’s foremost concern.
The list of documents, guidelines and
procedures which need to be adhered to runs
into volumes and has caused many fledgling
airlines to fall at the first hurdle.

Blades Break - Jamie Hunter Cowes
Blades Pilots- Tyson Sadlo
Chris Douglas Barclays Summer Ball 19 June 2008
Fortunately for Chris and Andy, they are
not men who are daunted by hurdles and in
2005, 2Excel Aviation Ltd was born.They
purchased four Extra 300LP composite aircraft
– world class high-performance machines
capable of flying at 300 mph and manoeuvring
at plus or minus 10 times the force of gravity.
All that remained was to find the right pilots
to fly them – and who could do better than the
best? The Red Arrows of course.
Since then, The Blades, under parent
company 2Excel have flown over 300 displays
and been viewed by 18 million people at
international events such as the Cannes
Advertising Festival and the Bahrain F1
Grand Prix and UK events including Cowes
Week and T4 ‘On The Beach’. The Blades
can provide an event enhancing ‘wow-factor’
almost anywhere in the world; with live
commentary and real time footage live-linked
from the cockpits to screens on the ground,
audience involvement within the show is
unparalleled. Utilising their AOC, the Blades
have carried over 1,000 corporate flying event
passengers and reached hundreds of millions
of people through the media.
The past year has not been easy for any
businesses but 2Excel have ridden the storm
almost completely unscathed. The diversity
of services offered by the company that
has kept 2Excel alive during the recession.
The public thirst for spectacular air displays
has maintained a steady stream of bookings
whilst the global reach and unique allure of
the heritage behind the team has ensured
that businesses and corporate clients keep
coming back to 2Excel for bespoke events.
The Blades will even customise the livery of
their Extra 300 aircraft to match a client’s
corporate branding.
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Aviator
Until recently, the Blades have been
sponsored by Barclays, acting as a flying
billboard in front of live audiences. Chris
Norton is currently diversifying even further
and is in negotiations with a large defence
company to provide a specialist airborne
testing platform – his ambitions for the
company are seemingly limitless.
Based at a small, unassuming grass
airfield in Northamptonshire, 2Excel have
created an ethos of sheer professionalism; a
miniature squadron combining the military
‘can-do’ attitude with first-class hosting and
presentation. The team employ a small army
of hostesses, all recruited from the airline
industry with excellent service credentials.
The hostesses will offer you welcome drinks
and canapés before helping you into your
parachute and strapping you into your
aircraft for the flight of your life. There is
nothing that the team will not do to impress
and entertain their audience.
At the corporate event I attended recently,
guests were treated to private air displays
from a helicopter display team and, of
course, The Blades. They engaged in laser
clay shooting, a rally driving simulator
and were given teamwork and leadership
tasks to complete under the guidance of
a Special Forces Colonel. Each of the 40
corporate guests also flew with the Blades
and had the opportunity to fly in a Tiger
Moth and a Robinson helicopter over the
Northamptonshire countryside; truly a day
to remember. n
For more information on 2Excel Aviation,
events or corporate sponsorship, visit www.
theblades.biz , email info@2excelaviation.com
or telephone 01604 671 309

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Photography: RYA/Paul Wyeth.
Niall O’Donoghue hits the water this summer with a range of
adrenalin boosting water sports
A
s the local gym looms and we
eye-up the efforts of other
gym-goers, it’s possible that the
daily exercise routine (carefully
maintained all through winter) can become
unbearable as soon as summer arrives.
With all that glorious sunshine outside, our
muscles ache in pre-emptive protest as we
haul ourselves towards the exercise bike,
suddenly foreseeing several months more of
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GUY PORTELLI
British music icons inspire modern pop art in the Dragons’ Den
G
uy Portelli admits to always
having been “a wild child”, but
after thirty years as a sculptor
and becoming a respected
member of the Royal Society of British Artists
and the Royal British Society of Sculptors,
he made his wildest move of all by entering
BBC television’s Dragons’ Den. He didn’t
just survive, he received a roar of approval
from the dragons for his innovative pop icon
sculptures which will be in a selling exhibition
at London’s Mall Galleries this month.
Artists are not renowned for their business
acumen, but with Guy Portelli the dragons
were confronted by a very different animal.
He prepared his business plan and pitch with
extreme care, knowing that his work would
be rated by the dragons in front of six million
viewers, including fellow artists.
“I knew that if I went into the Den, I had
to win,” he reflects.
Failure to win their support would have
ruined his artistic reputation as well as
his long-held dream of sourcing funding
for creating these distinctive, high quality
sculptures. They represent a fascinating
crossover between art and music which
Guy first conceived about thirty years ago
while studying at Kent’s Medway College
of Design, “I made my first one when I
was seventeen, combining sections of John
Lee Hooker seated on a chair and playing
his guitar. I made other musicians too and
they were hugely popular but expensive to
create,” recalled Guy.
He stifled the dream until about a year
ago when he awoke on Easter morning and
decided to present his concept inside the
Dragons’ Den. Within a mere four weeks
of applying, Guy found himself on the
programme. Standing by his sample, life-
size, pop icon sculpture he asked for an
investment that he had calculated would
cover the cost of the project and that the
dragons would be willing to part with. It
proved to be such a winning formula that
viewers saw the dragons competing for Guy!
“He was very focused and knew his market.
We’ve invested in Guy and just let his
creative genius flow”, recounted Peter Jones
with genuine delight.
Duncan Bannatyne however, was stunned
when Guy declined his higher offer of
£90,000 in preference to £80,000 jointly
provided by Theo Paphitis, James Caan and
Peter Jones – an investment triumvirate that
Guy considered ideal.
Needless-to-say, Guy left the den a very
happy man; but wanting the dragons to feel
they had bought into the project emotionally
as well as financially, he asked them to name
their music icons. As a result, Led Zeppelin
(for Peter Jones) and Elton John (for James
Caan) will be among the show’s eighteen
sculptures produced in various editions.
All of them show the characteristics and
symbols of the respective musicians, for
example, Imagine incorporates John Lennon’s
trademark, circular glasses, and the striking,
mixed media Night & Day recalls both Sinatra’s
song and his associations with the Mafia
through playing cards, casino chips and a gun.
Clockwise from left: Post Punk, Excess, Mod Rock, Night & Day
The troubled but talented singer, Amy
Winehouse, is wittily portrayed in burlesque
style in Excess whilst two of the other pieces
in Guy’s new body of work look set to
become his own iconic sculptures: Mod
Rock is full of the energy and colour of The
Who’s dramatic stage performances when
legs leapt around the stage; and Post Punk is a
stunning recreation of the Sex Pistols, whose
controversial rendition of ‘God Save the
Queen’ connects with the sculpture’s form
of a defaced Royal Mail stamp.
In stark contrast, Rocking Chair Blues is pared
down to the essential features of the late John
Lee Hooker’s rhythm tapping feet, heavy
lips and downcast eyes of his doleful blues
performances. James Caan’s admiration for
Guy Portelli’s work is clear: “We’ve invested
in something we’d all love to own ourselves,”
he beamed enthusiastically. “And I’ll definitely
do another of Guy’s shows.”
Ensuring that the exhibition will be a
defining and all-embracing celebration
of the genre, Guy has invited others to
exhibit their pop icon work alongside his.
All images by James Gilham
The Mall Galleries’ walls will be hung
with photographs, paintings and prints by
luminaries such as Terry O’Neill, Albert
Watson and Sir Peter Blake RA; and in an
intriguing twist, prints by a pop icon who
became an artist – the late John Lennon.
It took thirty years and three dragons to
breathe fire into Guy’s concept but Theo
Paphitis feels the timing is unquestionably
perfect: “Guy’s work provides optimism in
a time of gloom, and quality art in a time
of diminishing assets.” The story of this
“wild child” looks as if it is going to have a
well-deserved, fairytale ending. n
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W
e’ve all done it.
Sarah Collinson I did it today. In
explores the magical fact, I’ve done
world of old fashioned it for the past
three days and I’ll probably do
sweets, from fruit
it tomorrow.
pips and bootlaces, You head down to the corner
to sherbet dips and shop at that terrible time of
pear drops; and 4.30pm when lunch is a distant
questions whether memory and supper is too far
away to be of any comfort.
we’ll ever outgrow our
You head purposefully for the
childhood favourites ‘healthy’ section with those
virtuous cereal bars, bags of
trail mix and boxes of apples.
You take one step; you take two.
Suddenly, something shiny
catches your eye and
innocently turning
to look, you’re
confronted with an
avenue of treasures
– bags of Haribo,
tubes of wine gums,
twirls of liquorice,
pink Starburst,
yellow Jelly Tots and
red Skittles.
You stop. You look back
at the granola bars. There’s a
moment of indecision. Then you
grab the fruit pastels, throw the
money at the counter, trying
not to catch the shop-keepers
eye because you really shouldn’t
be buying anything this childish
while wearing a suit, and run
for the hills.
Everyone knows that children
like sweets; they look pretty,
taste sugary and are so brightly
packaged that kids flock to
them like magpies. A recent
study from the University of
Washington even established a
link between children’s sweet
preference and their growth,
claiming a biological need for
sugar for the first time. This is
a pretty convenient excuse for
kids wanting to explain the fizzy
cola bottles in their school bag
but, unfortunately for adults, the
study continued to say that this
‘need’ should reduce after the
age of 16.
It’s pretty much expected
that, either by design or
choice, adults should lose their
childhood sweet tooth. We have
no ‘biological need’ for sugar
and it’s expected that
our palates should
have become more
sophisticated,
craving savoury
delicacies and fine
wines over a handful
of dolly mixtures.
More
importantly, we in Europe with each person
know exactly just buying an average of 26.5kg of
how bad sweets are for your sweets and chocolate each year.
health. The main ingredient of Although a lot is probably bought
refined sugar has zero nutritional by children (they must meet that
value (you may as well be eating ‘biological need’ somehow) you
the wrapper) and will build up cannot discount the persistence
as glucose until it is stored as fat. of the adult consumer.
It plays havoc with your energy Some of us buy them to
levels, causing fast boosts and feel nostalgic or retro, and
big slumps which can leave you some to cheer up a dreary day.
feeling tired, irritable, unable Some want a bit of harmless
to sleep, and can even lead to rebellion against the consistent
serious disorders like diabetes. expectation that we should
But the British adults still buy always be ‘grown up’ and
sweets by the ton. sophisticated, and others just
The UK is consistently the love the taste. Despite the child-
leading confectionary market orientated marketing and the

knowledge of the health risks
we are still buying sweets…and
it’s not something we should be
ashamed about.
Sweets have always been a
part of British culture for adults
as well as kids, and we should
defend this rather than being
embarrassed. Whilst we are
rarely internationally applauded
for our cuisine, British sweets
enjoy a reputation as being
among the best in the world.
The corner sweet shop has
been an icon since the days of
glass jars of mint humbugs, and
they are thankfully surviving
even in the face of all the Tescos
Hope & Greenwood
and Sainsburys. For those
experiencing a sugar craving
in London, stop by at Hope
& Greenwood – a nostalgic
sweetie shop, the old fashioned
store not only stocks a mid-
The UK is consisTenTly The leading
confecTionary marKeT in eUrope wiTh
each person bUying an average of 26.5Kg
of sweeTs and chocolaTe each year
boggling range of treats, but
also retro pieces such as old
Ladybird and Enid Blyton books.
Kids’ amazement will double as
their father buys bag after bag of
his school day favourites!
food&drink 99
British authors have also
recognised our national sweet
tooth – gobstoppers were part
of the daily diet of the characters
in JustWilliam, cakes and
sherbet formed the backbone
of midnight feasts of Malory
Towers, and there was definitely
at least one ‘Land of Sweets’ up
the Faraway Tree. Admitted these
characters were all pretty young,
but older figures were similarly
sugar-fixated with Caractacus
white bread, ready meals (even
Potts from Chitty Chitty Bang
the ‘healthy’ ones) and fizzy
Bang crashing a sweet factory to
drinks. At least sweets are honest
showcase his Toot Sweets and
about what they are – a sugary
Mary Poppins offering spoonfuls
treat that is far from healthy but
of sugar to anyone with a cold.
is fine to choose once in a while.
We all have memories of the
So next time you get tempted
sweet stuff – sucking pink rock at
into the sweet aisle for a little
the seaside, Werther’s Originals
treat, don’t feel embarrassed
with grandparents, overdoing
about buying something you
orange and yellow sherbet
should have grown out of ten
dippers at school discos – and
years ago. Go mad; buy a big
there’s no reason this has to stop
box of jelly beans for the office
when you’re old enough to drive.
and watch how quickly they
On the day that sweet rationing
vanish! If Willy Wonka could
ended after WWII, adults joined
legitimately spend his adult life
the children’s rush to buy, with
prancing around a chocolate
male city workers queuing in
waterfall, we certainly shouldn’t
their lunch break to get their
feel guilty about snatching that
hands on boiled sweets and 2lb
last fruit pastel. n
boxes of chocolate, despite prices
having almost doubled.
Of course, this doesn’t mean
we should overload on sugar for
the sake of British traditions.
The health risks of overindulging
are real and, as adults, we should
appreciate them fully. Many
doctors blame sweets for the
increased obesity levels is the
UK, and according to the British For old fashioned traditional
Dental Journal, tooth decay is British sweets, visit A Quarter
Of, www.aquarterof.co.uk and
Hope & Greenwood, www.
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putting 30,000 children a year
London, WC2B 5JD
in hospital. But all of this doom
and gloom shouldn’t be blamed Hope & Greenwood @ Selfridges
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cent. In other words, the top 100 businesses
in Britain have lost a third of their total
value. This is due to a combination of
factors, but the most important is because
investors reckon companies will make
lower profits.
But if you’re not an investor, it’s natural
to ask how a stock market crash could affect
you if you have never bought shares. Truth
is, even if you’re not directly invested in the
stock market, the fall in the value of shares
could still impact your pension, your wage
packet and your job security.
The reason is quite simple. The stock
market is generally a good barometer of
the state of the economy. It is also the first
to recover in times of recession because it
is seen as a forward indicator. Put another
way, investors look ahead at what they
expect to happen and not at what has
happened in the past.
Of course there will always be
disagreements when shares rise after a
protracted period of falls as to whether
the improvement is a genuine recovery
or merely an artefact. Arguments over
whether it is a bear market rally or the
start of a bull market will never be settled
until it is settled.
Interestingly, while looking at the FTSE
will give a broad overview about the health
of the economy, it doesn’t always tell the
whole story. For instance, not all shares have
fallen 30 per cent over the last 20 months.
Additionally, those companies that have
fallen by less, or not at all, are generally
regarded as being recession-proof.
the stock market is a good barometer of the state of
economy...and it is the first to improve, as investors look
ahead at what they expect to happen, not at what has
happened in the past
Consider shares in gold producer
Randgold Resources; they have almost
doubled. This is hardly surprising given that
gold is seen as a safe bet in troubled times.
So with the market in turmoil and worries
over global currencies and company profits,
many investors have flocked to gold to seek
solace. This move to gold has pushed its price
up from $650 an ounce to $900 – a rise of
over 30 per cent over two years. Ironically,
the rise in the price of gold is the roughly the
same as the fall in the value of shares, which
is why some observers claim gold and shares
are negatively correlated. When one goes up
the other goes down and vice versa.
The pharmaceuticals industry is
also considered to be immune from
macroeconomic events. Consequently this
sector has been robust in the economic
downturn. In fact shares in AstraZeneca,
the UK’s second largest drugs maker, have
improved as the economy deteriorated.
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Food and drink don’t go out of fashion
in a recession too. After all, we need to
replenish ourselves. This could explain
why supermarket giant Morrison’s, food
processor Unilever and fast-food chain
Domino’s Pizza have fared well. Elsewhere,
soft drinks makers Britvic and A.G Barr have
held their own in the last 18 months.
Tobacco shares are also worth considering,
as every smoker knows giving up the habit is
not easy regardless the state of the economy.
I appreciate not everyone will be keen
on investing in cigarette makers, but shares
in British American Tobacco, which I own,
are holding firm in this recession.
As you can see from this selection, not
all companies are similarly affected in a
recession. Some even relish an economic
downturn, which is why recessions can be
lucrative for those prepared to hunt around
for bargains in readiness for the recovery.
It is important not to look upon economic
downturns – the boom and bust cycle or bear
markets – as something that will damage our
wealth. Instead see them as opportunities,
because, just as night follows day, a bull market
follows a bear market. And not being exposed
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I
n this economic climate we all want to
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These employment agencies are referred
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companies and working in this way reduces
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the individual. The responsibility is therefore
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Traditional umbrellas will generally issue
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This should be considered carefully as expenses
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NEW BULL MARKET IN SHARES
OR JUST A LOAD OF OLD BULL?
Are the good times on their way back? The S&P 500 has continued
to rally and the general feeling is that ‘the worst is over’
T
he last few weeks has seen an
impressive run up in the global
equity markets, the S&P 500 has
gained over 37% since the March
market lows and the general feeling is that ‘the
worst is over’ and the good times are back.
Before I go any further and give you my
reading on the current situation, let me
say that I am not a bull or bear; I don’t get
paid to sell shares, I don’t have to give the
mainstream view, and I am not a doom
and gloom merchant. I trade markets both
long and short and I am happy to switch
between the two; nor do I just trade stocks
– I am happy to trade stocks, commodities,
currencies and bonds. For example, I am
currently short T Bonds, long Sugar, long
Cotton, short Cocoa, long the Canadian
Dollar, long NASDAQ 100 and short Yen to
name a few trades.
My aim is to stick to the facts of what
I see is happening, rather than emotions
and what many think should happen.
The overall trend for most global stock
markets has been, and is still down; if we
look at the S&P 500 it would have to close
at over 1200 for a long term buy signal to
be given and we are quite a way off from
this at the moment (currently 900). The
FTSE 100 would have to close over 5200
to give a buy a signal.
What we have witnessed is a classic
bear market rally – these up moves suck
new buyers back into the market and
allow the smart money to sell out. This
rally started as they always do, when the
majority doesn’t expect them, and are
very pessimistic. Of course, shorter term
traders can profit from these moves; I did
very well from trading Bank Of America
during this rally, a stock which I think is
now a long term disaster but I was happy
to ride if for a few weeks and make over
100% profit. I will most likely be short
again and ride the stock down again in
the coming months. Goldman Sachs was
another profitable trade moving for $74 to
$140 in the space of just over a month.
We are now moving into the seasonally
weaker time of the year and this lasts
until around mid October before we see
a traditional year-end rally. What we may
see between now and that time is a lot of
range trading for major indices. There is a
high probability that the S&P 500 will go
back to reach the March lows again before
2009 is out; this could happen around
September to October as the reality sinks
in that quick fixes don’t last!
Many are puTTing
Money back inTo The
sTock MarkeT because
keeping Money in cash
is providing negaTive
reTurns if you accounT
for inflaTion
The idea that the March low was a
bottom and we are now just going to go
straight up is not what happens in the real
world. From experience, lows take time
to form with lots of false starts which will
cause maximum pain for most investors.
This rally started with the US Financial
stocks reporting better than expected
earnings, I use the word earnings loosely
as if it was not for the government bailouts
(TARP) money, most of these financial
companies would be bankrupt today.
Also many one-off items and accounting
changes helped to make these banks look far
stronger than they really are. This has bought
the financials some time, but what about the
next quarter – and the one after that?
Another factor helping markets and the
banks is the near 0% interest rates around
the globe. Many are putting money back
into the stock market because keeping
money in cash is providing negative
returns if you account for inflation.
For the next few months the best
opportunities could be in soft and
agricultural commodities as well as
looking at individual shares both long and
short, and ignoring the over all indices.
Many of the soft commodities have come
back to life such as Soyabeans, Cotton
and Sugar. There has been little interest in
commodities apart from Oil and Gold over
the last few months. Many were burnt
from the massive falls last summer and are
in no hurry to get back in. However, this is
where I see opportunities. n
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BRITISH COUNCIL COLLECTION
The British Council Collection is to
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twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
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This is a new event that aims to This exhibition takes an imaginative
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has to offer. Highlights include a talk present day. In particular the exhibition
from BBC’s Mark Bailey on staying fit focuses on Concrete Poetry, a
whilst travelling as well as how to save movement that flowered in the 60s,
money on travel. which is now largely forgotten.
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Two French award winning graphic
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been translated into English. Gravett
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ETHELBURGA TOWER: AT
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Photographer Mark Cowper took
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A recently refurbished top floor one bed apartment with
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location a few steps from Wapping tube station and just
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53 sq m (570 sq ft)
Leasehold: 101 years
Guide price: £305,000
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Situated on the south side of the inner dock, a terraced
cottage which was substantially remodellled in 2000
extending the accomodation to sitting room, kitchen/
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terrace, separate garage. 112 sq m (1,208 sq ft)
Freehold
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Stockholm Way, Wapping E1W Dunbar Wharf, Limehouse E14

Within a small pupose built block, a most attractive light
and bright flat in excellent order. Entrance hall, dual
aspect reception room, open plan kitchen, bathroom,
small balcony, garage parking space, lift.
59 sq m (636 sq ft)
A spacious 2 bedroom flat, with sweeping river views, in
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Share of Freehold

Leasehold: 109 years Guide price: £675,000

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Stunning, Penthouse apartments overlooking the River Thames
New, duplex, air-conditioned Penthouses with terraces. London Bridge Station and Borough Market Knight Frank Wapping
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controlling systems. 24/7 security and CCTV security video access and surveillance and secure private
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A two bedroom, 1561 sq ft riverside penthouse, boasting roof terrace A stunning 19th floor, 818 sq ft apartment within this Berkeley
and two large balconies, with views from Tower Bridge to Canary homes development, boasting superb views across South London
Wharf. Porter and underground parking. from both the balcony and roof terrace.

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warehouse conversion in Shad Thames, with original character, apartment retaining original features, overlooking St Saviours
porter services and allocated parking. Dock, including allocated parking.

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A. St Pancras’ Chambers, Euston Road NW1 B. River View Heights, SE16

A impressive selection of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments set in this
magnificent Grade 1 Listed development currently undergoing a £150
million refurbishment.
Prices from £600 per week – Knight Frank
020 7606 1560
A two bedroom, 1561 sq ft riverside penthouse, boasting roof terrace and two
large balconies, with views from Tower Bridge to Canary Wharf. Porter and
underground parking.
£1,250,000 Share of Freehold – Hamptons International
020 7407 3173

C. The Penthouses, 28 Park Street SE1 D. Bickley BR1

New, duplex, air-conditioned Penthouses with terraces only 200m from
London Bridge Station and Borough Market, and offering 24/7 security and
CCTV security video access and surveillance and secure private drive.
Prices from £625 per week – Knight Frank
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A stunning two bedroom period apartment set in beautiful communal
gardens and situated a few minutes from Bickley and Chislehurst
stations, this magnificent property is located in a quiet road and offers a
garage and off street parking.
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Greenwich SE10 2000pcm Birling, West Malling Kent 2500pcm

This stunning 2 double bedroom 2 bathroom apartment has
uninterrupted views of the river and Docklands. Located close to
Greenwich Village with a pleasant riverside walk to Cutty Sark
DLR. The accommodation is of a very high standard and comprises
huge open plan lounge diner with beautiful double aspect bay
windows, oak flooring, subtle lighting, semi open to well designed
and fully equipped kitchen, Concierge, private secure underground
parking.
A truly exceptional and lovingly restored wing of this imposing
country house accessed via gravel drive and electronic security
gates. Although totally refurbished to a high standard the property
has managed to retain many original period features. Dining hall,
large well fitted and equipped kitchen breakfast room, Utility
room, fabulous drawing room with double doors open to garden,
Cloakroom, Snug/study room, 5 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms.
Off road parking for four cars. Enclosed garden.

Blackheath Borders 2000pcm Bickley BR1 £1450pcm

A wonderful three/four bedroom period house situated in a much
sought after pretty tree lined road within a short walk of Blackheath
Village and station. Through lounge/diner with wood floors and two
period fire places, well fitted and equipped modern kitchen with
access to urban style garden, cellar, large master bedroom with built-
in wardrobes, two further double bedrooms, fourth single bedroom/
study, bathroom w/c with shower facility, 2nd sep w/c. Gas central
heating, many original features permit parking.
A stunning two bedroom period apartment set in beautiful communal
gardens. Situated a few minutes from Bickley and Chislehurst
stations, this magnificent property is located in a quiet road. The
rooms are elegant and very spacious with bedroom 1 measuring 23’8
x 14 and bedroom 2 15’ x 14 and a kitchen that features a larder.
Garage, off street parking, gas central heating and an entry phone are
some of the features offered in this unique residence.

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