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EDITOR’S LETTER

July/August
Just as the new season’s collections start appearing in- Our designer interview this month is with
store, we are celebrating the world’s most sought-after Thom Browne (p50), whose shrunken menswear
products from the world’s most sought-after brands. silhouette has changed the face of traditional
Our Best of the Best issue is a showcase of the quality tailoring. Browne has applied a similar aesthetic to
and exclusivity that you will find on all seven floors his new womenswear collection, creating masculine
of the store – from fashion to fragrance, food to pieces that are all the more cute as a result. Our
furniture, cosmetics to watches and fine jewellery. fashion team can’t get enough of his narrow, cropped
In this issue we celebrate the products that have trousers and boyish slimline jackets.
won our hearts for their creativity, innovation, Elsewhere in this issue, Jan Masters sings the
integrity and craftsmanship. In the world of praises of intense summer perfumes (p80), and the
accessories, the trend for snakeskin and python key looks for autumn are detailed in our round-up
print has slithered its way into our affections (p41). of the best beauty trends (p81). And as summer fruits
The international fine-jewellery brands have been come into season, we can direct you to the world’s
studying the night garden with collections inspired juiciest, most flavoursome berries (p89) and inspire
by animal magic (p42). In fragrance, we look at the you into culinary creativity with some delicious
fashion houses that have successfully captured their recipes – if you can resist eating the berries first.
brands’ DNA in suitably sophisticated scents (p77).
And to discover the beauty products that really work,
we’ve asked the leading industry experts to suggest
Take a trip to Harrods...
their absolute favourites (p85). for the best of the best

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CONTENTS

41 68 77 89 114

July/August
NEW THIS MONTH

19 TOP 20 80 MISS HEAVEN SCENT
Launches, special offers and events for July and August Sings the praises of intense perfumes that are suitable for summer
31 ZEITGEIST 81 BEST BEAUTY TRENDS
People and places in the air right now Thank you, AW11; it’s not often that a season gives us beauty looks
that are both wearable and flattering
FASHION & ACCESSORIES
85 SHH...
23 CHILDRENSWEAR NEWS Four beauty-industry experts divulge five of their must-have products
A changing bag that changes; new-season collections from Paul Smith
and Fendi; customisable timepieces from ToyWatch; Gucci’s animal- FOOD, INTERIORS & LIFESTYLE
themed accessories 89 STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER
24 MENSWEAR NEWS Wilkin & Sons berries are ripened longer for optimal sweetness and
The latest men’s grooming products; A.P.C.’s French cool; the Tribute picked with extra-tender loving care. The result is a mouthwatering
to the Mont Blanc pen; Diesel Jogg-jeans; a new crop of edgy T-shirts – if all too fleeting – seasonal delicacy
26 WOMENSWEAR NEWS 91 FOOD NEWS
Givenchy’s panther scarf; Moschino’s military-inspired AW11 collection; The Pizzeria relocates; Manni olive oils; the new Boulangerie &
Pringle goes hi-tech; Swedish brand Dagmar; new furs from Fendi Patisserie; The Dalmore Eos whisky
35 WATCH THIS FACE 92 A VERY GOOD YEAR
Introducing four young talents set to take the British arts scene by storm An oenophile’s guide to the best of the best wines and spirits
41 YEAR OF THE SNAKE 97 EURO STARS
The best of the best surface pattern has slithered its way across bags and Decorative, modern or quirky, the world’s most lauded interiors styles
shoes, scarves and clutches. Coiled and ready to wind itself around emanate from Europe’s most sought-after brands
your affections for yet another season, snakeskin looks set to stay 103 10 BEST-KEPT TRAVEL SECRETS
42 IN THE NIGHT GARDEN Some hotels, destinations and adventures are so good that they have
This season, adventurous fine-jewellery designers are finding inspiration little need of promotion, and remain known only to the cognoscenti
in nature’s animal magic 106 CITY GUIDE: COPENHAGEN
45 AW11 WOMENSWEAR TREND REPORT The Danish capital is clean, green, and one of the most livable cities in
Time to get grown up. This season requires feathers and fur, sequins the world. Plus it’s now become foodie heaven
and lace, plus a ladylike attitude to match 110 PRIZE DRAW
47 HOW TO WEAR AN ALL-IN-ONE Win a three-night stay for two in a Talamo Room at Principe Forte dei
Once over your own (and everyone else’s) preconceptions, you may just Marmi – as well as daily breakfast, one dinner for two, airport transfers
find yourself loving a jumpsuit and spa treatments
49 MY LIFE IN SHOES 112 HARRODS ESTATES
Tom Ford’s suede thigh-high boots are the embodiment of his Specialising in prime residential properties in central London and the
sex-and-swagger fashion credo Home Counties
50 SILENT HERO 114 THE ULTIMATE OLFACTORY OPULENCE
The quiet man of fashion is behind the clamouring revolution in Take one of the world’s most notorious fragrances, wrap it in thousands
menswear. Now Thom Browne has applied his shrunken suiting of crystals, and you have an icon worthy of its hedonistic history
aesthetic to a new collection of womenswear
58 MISS SCARLET
The most lip-smackingly hot trend for autumn is all about red
68 WILD THING... I THINK I LOVE YOU
A laid-back approach from the coolest menswear brands pitches tweed
against nylon, stripe against check, dressing up against dressing down
BEAUTY
Cover
77 EAU SO FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER RYAN MICHAEL KELLY
Nothing captures a fashion brand’s DNA like a fragrance; it’s the bag, FASHION EDITOR SARAH WEBB
the shoe and the ready-to-wear distilled into one small bottle HAIR AMY FARID at Kate Ryan Inc
MAKE-UP SUZY GERSTEIN at Kate Ryan Inc
78 HIGH FIVE MODEL CHLOE at Wilhelmina wearing Thom
Marigay McKee, Fashion and Beauty Director at Harrods, reveals her Browne jacket £1,899 and shirt £339; Christys’
best of the best fragrances for July and August hat £139; Harrods Own Label tie £69.95


JARDIN D’EDEN
DESIGN MARCEL WANDERS
THE SILVER ROOM, SECOND FLOOR

Top 20
Launches, special offers and events for July & August

1. Theo Fennell Coronet rings
Citrines, amethysts, rubies and pink sapphires
have found a regal setting in Theo Fennell’s new
collection of Coronet rings. Ring £16,700. Fine
Jewellery & Watch Room, Ground Floor

2. William Sharp cape
A glamorous take on this season’s must-have item,
William Sharp’s luxurious cashmere cape comes
with a hood and Swarovski crystal epaulettes. £760.
Scarves, Gloves & Hats, Ground Floor

3. Moncler AW11 coats
Just when you thought Moncler’s coats couldn’t get
any more snug, along came the AW11 collection,
trimmed with fur collars. Coat £1,250; exclusive
to Harrods. Luxury Collections, First Floor

4. Harrods Own Label ties
Classic spots, stripes and checks are reinterpreted
in myriad shades for the new Harrods Own Label
collection of silk ties. From £49.95. Men’s Shirts &
Ties, Lower Ground Floor; and harrods.com

5. Christopher Guy
The latest ideas in interior design are demonstrated
in Christopher Guy’s new studio, showcasing
pieces inspired by the timeless elegance of classic
Hollywood. Contemporary Furniture, Third Floor

6. French Connection exclusives
A long-line evening gown and a shaggy faux fur jacket
are two of French Connection’s exclusives for Way In
this month. Gown £210; exclusive to Harrods. Way
In, Fourth Floor; and harrods.com

7. Matthew Williamson scarves
Russian artist Francisco Infante-Arana’s photography
has inspired a new collection of scarves and stoles
with mismatched geometric patterns at Matthew
Williamson. Stole £1,125. Scarves, Gloves & Hats,
Ground Floor

8. No!No! 8800
Heat-based hair removal is quick and painless with
the No!No! 8800, which comes with a complimentary
set of two tips and a small buffer until 31st July.
£193; offer exclusive to Harrods. Beauty
Apothecary, Ground Floor; and harrods.com

9. Loewe Individual 40˝ Compose 3D TVs
The new 3D-equipped TVs from Loewe deliver
HD LCD technology, LED backlighting and a high
picture quality. 40˝ TV from £3,500; active 3D
glasses £130. Sound & Vision, Third Floor

10. Paul & Joe cosmetics
A collection of travel-size skincare, a make-up
bag and a full-size lip gloss are complimentary
this month with all purchases over £45. Exclusive
to Harrods. Beauty Apothecary, Ground Floor


TOP 20

11. Tweezerman crystal vanity set
Adding a little sparkle to your daily make-up
routine, Tweezerman launches a magnifying mirror
and tweezer set embellished in Swarovski crystal.
Mirror £216; tweezers and stand £264; exclusive
to Harrods. Beauty Apothecary, Ground Floor

12. McQ top
Signature tartan subversion comes courtesy of McQ
with a cute strapless top, diagonally pleated to curve
around the body. £625. Designer Studio, First Floor

13. Jaeger-LeCoultre Grande Reverso
Eighty years of chic reversibility are celebrated with
a new release from Jaeger-LeCoultre, the Grande
Reverso Ultra Thin, available in 18kt pink gold.
£10,400. Fine Jewellery & Watch Room,
Ground Floor

14. LeDix Véloce by Celsius X VI II
Inspired by the aerodynamic lines and materials
used in motor sport, Celsius X VI II has developed
the LeDix Véloce, a micromechanical mobile phone
in blackened titanium and carbon fibre. £204,300.
Fine Jewellery & Watch Room, Ground Floor

15. Thairapy 365 RX Conditioning Tool
Leading the field in restorative hair technology,
José Eber launches the new Thairapy 365 RX
Conditioning Tool, which repairs the hair follicle
using infrared light and ultrasonic vibrating plates.
£180. Way In, Fourth Floor

16. Georg Jensen rings
Pavéd with black or white diamonds, Georg Jensen’s
collection of 18kt white-gold rings can be stacked
to create a personalised look. “Fusion” rings from
£3,100. Designer Jewellery, Ground Floor

17. Polistas polo shirts
With a royal following throughout the Middle East,
Johnny Lynn’s Polistas label now includes replica polo
team shirts for Qatar, Kuwait and Dubai. Polo shirt
£119. Riding Equipment & Apparel, Fifth Floor

18. Harrods Own Label jackets
Toning down the hardware and upping the luxury
stakes, Harrods Own Label leather jackets include
a sophisticated, fur-collared update on an original
biker style. £749. Designer Classics, First Floor;
and harrods.com

19. Yoomoo Magniﬁcentmoo
Yoghurt gets decadent with the Magnificentmoo,
Yoomoo’s Belgian chocolate flavour frozen yoghurt,
topped with chocolate brownies, chocolate buttons,
raspberries and 23kt gold flakes. £14.50; exclusive to
Harrods. Yoomoo, Fourth Floor

20. Havaianas and Issa
Brazilian footwear brand Havaianas has teamed up
with fashion label Issa to create a collection of bright
flip flops with trademark funky prints. £44.95;
exclusive to Harrods. Swim, Fifth Floor

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NEWS

GUCCI’S PET- Earning
À-PORTER their stripes
Celebrating its 90th anniversary, Gucci is Nobody does an irreverent take on
one of Italy’s most iconic brands, and a traditional British style quite like
byword for high-end glamour. Launching Paul Smith. Never diluting his design
childrenswear last year, Gucci offers a vision, Smith takes inspiration from
scaled-down take on the house’s glossy his catwalk shows, then cleverly
aesthetic. All the brand’s signatures adapts them for the younger audience.
are there, including equestrian Undoubtedly the cool kids’ choice,
motifs and the double-G logo. Smith’s collection includes pinstripe
And exclusively for Harrods, suits teamed with Converse and
the collection of cute animal signature striped shirts for boys; girls
bags, belts, passport holders can toughen up delicate tulle floral
and headbands comes in dresses with heavy velvet and long,
baby pink. Bag £399; striped socks. Paul Smith jacket
exclusive to Harrods. from £179, shirt from £99.95
Available from Baby and trousers from £119;
Shop and Children’s Converse trainers from £28.
Designerwear, Available from Baby Shop,
Fourth Floor Children’s Designerwear,
Children’s Shoes and
Junior Collections,
Fourth Floor

DOODLE TIME Michelle Obama, Madonna, Michael
Jordan and Naomi Campbell have
all succumbed to the neon charms of ToyWatch’s bright timepieces. Now the
brand introduces the Toytoy collection of children’s watches, which allow
budding designers to show off their artistic skills. Each soft silicone
watch comes with a selection of interchangeable coloured bezels and
bright felt-tip pens to customise the straps. £85. Available from Children’s
Designerwear and Junior Collections, Fourth Floor

FUTURE
Frustrated by the lack of desirable baby-changing FENDISTAS
bags, fashionable fathers Stephen Upton and Blame it on the A-listers. Hollywood
Trevor Hayward put their heads together to progeny are now working looks so
create SugarJack. The idea was simple: to produce fabulous they put their parents’
a collection of nappy bags that didn’t look like attire to shame. Romeo Beckham
nappy bags, yet fulfilled all the practical is on best-dressed lists; Suri
requirements. First, they designed a line of Cruise wears Roger Vivier
elegant handbags, which they then flats; and Willow Smith has
customised. The debut collection become fashion’s front-row
includes slouchy shoulder bags, favourite. The latest brand to
structured totes and boxy satchels miniaturise its aesthetic for
in a palette of brick, tan and the next generation is Fendi.
blush. Best of all, a detachable Launching last season, the
organiser – which comprises a AW11 sophomore collection has
changing mat, bottle holder all the attitude of the main line and
and all the essential pockets includes camel swing coats, wool duffle
and compartments – can be coats with oversized buttons, and impossibly
removed when nappies and cute Champagne-coloured velvet dresses
bottles are no longer required, with heart or devoréd logo prints. Cue some
giving the bag a second lease seriously stylish children – and envious
of life. “Hannah” bag £249. adults. Left Coat £389; Right dresses
Available from Baby Shop, £249 each. Available from Baby Shop and
Fourth Floor Children’s Designerwear, Fourth Floor


NEWS

That je ne sais quoi
NEW IN MEN’S
GROOMING
The new season isn’t just about a wardrobe
makeover, as a selection of grooming products
also debuts. Here are three of the best out now:
The latest addition to quintessential English
perfumery Penhaligon’s Anthology heritage
collection is Esprit du Roi. Created in
1983, the scent has been re-released as a lush,
woody citrus. 100ml, £98
Ten years of intensive research have
enabled Lancôme Men to decode
the essence of youthful skin. The
new Génific HD youth activating skin and
eye concentrates are the result; both help keep
skin soothed, radiant and replenished. Youth
Activating Concentrate 50ml, £55; Youth
Activating Eye Concentrate 15ml, £39
A brand synonymous with Italian luxury,
Salvatore Ferragamo has released a men’s
edition of last year’s Attimo. Attimo pour
Homme is a fresh yet woody Oriental fragrance.
100ml, £64. All products exclusive to Harrods.
Available from The Gentleman’s Lounge, Lower
Ground Floor; Perfumery, Ground Floor; and Pea coat £439. Available from Men’s Contemporary,
harrods.com Lower Ground Floor; and harrods.com

TRIBUTE TO THE MONT BLANC
In today’s technological age, there’s something alluring about the timeless charm of pen and paper.
Devotees of the handwritten word have long been enticed by Montblanc pens. In the latest collection,
Tribute to the Mont Blanc, the century-old brand honours the summit from which it took its name.
The iconic Meisterstück is given a makeover in white lacquer with gold or platinum detailing,
and the forefront of each pen is engraved with a depiction of the Mont Blanc massif and the
names of its peaks. Best of all, profits from the collection will support projects and
organisations that work to protect and maintain the mountain range.
£725. Available from The Writing Room, Lower
Ground Floor

TEE TIME
Diesel’s When Riccardo Tisci sent his

comfort zone
models down the Givenchy
AW11 menswear catwalk
wearing shirts emblazoned with
Men as well as women have to deal with snarling pit bulls, the message
one of life’s recurring sartorial dilemmas: was loud and clear: statement
how to reconcile what’s comfortable with T-shirts are back, and the
what’s stylish. After all, practical apparel kitschier the print the better.
has a tendency to be at best boring and, There’s no shortage of ways to channel the look. Art Director
at worst, distinctly unstylish. The latest Aimee David’s goth-lite brand e.vil has already acquired a cult
innovation from Diesel addresses this following for its cheeky slogans and graphic prints. Lending a
very quandary. The jacket and trousers tough yet tongue-in-cheek accent to an outfit, this season’s e.vil
in the Jogg-jeans collection are made collection includes skull motifs. Meanwhile, a young talent to
from a hybrid of denim and jersey. A watch is Bolton-based artist Rael Gough, who has extended his
circular weaving technique creates a light, repertoire to include quirky T-shirts. Gough’s cartoony designs
soft fabric with 360-degree elasticity. take in an eclectic range of influences; his cheerfully imagined
The indigo dyeing and Diesel detailing “Hand of God – The Littlest Heavyweight Champion” (above)
mean they have the look of jeans, but the features a bizarre Beano-esque illustration. Rael Gough T-shirt
comfort and stretch of sweatpants. £79.95; exclusive to Harrods. Available from Men’s Lab,
From £169. Available from Men’s Lab, Lower Ground Floor
Lower Ground Floor; and harrods.com


MENʼS TAILORING, GROUND FLOOR

NEWS

Forward march
Franco Moschino’s design philosophy was
refreshingly without pretension: “Fashion should
be fun and send a message”. This attitude
remains at the heart of Moschino under the
tenure of his successor and protégée,
Rossella Jardini. Fittingly, therefore,
Jardini’s message for AW11 is that
masculine tailoring – one of this season’s
dominant trends – can be flirty,
feminine and, of course, fun. The
catwalk played host to a procession of
tailored, military-inspired tailcoats and
double-breasted jackets with girlish accents
like embellished lapels. Alternatively, for
full-on femininity, Jardini’s whimsical cocktail
dresses came with ruffled peplums or in satin
with knotted necklines and nipped-in waists.
New to Harrods. Left Jacket £875 and trousers
£349; Right Jacket £2,025 and trousers £529.

Call of the wild Available from Designer Collections, First Floor

Under the creative direction of Riccardo Tisci,
Givenchy is a brand with serious fashion bite. Tisci’s Scottish
darkly romantic vision integrates Gothic, religious,
even fetishistic elements into the rareﬁed world of
Parisian fashion. The AW11 collection was lauded
POWER
With 195 years’ worth of archives to play with,
as one of the season’s strongest, featuring velvet Clare Waight Keller’s latest Pringle collection
pencil skirts, satin varsity jackets, organza shirts is a play on the Scottish brand’s heritage. The
designer’s innovative treatment of the house’s
and leather dresses. The play between masculine signature knitwear includes Lurex wool lace,
and feminine is summed up in Tisci’s panther motif compact felts and tweed bonded onto leather,
(which looks set to acquire cult status this lending the collection a sculptural edge. The
collection introduced two of autumn’s biggest
winter). Seen on silk scarves, the panther trends: silhouettes take their cue from graphic
adds a hard edge and a new snarl to this ’60s lines, while there’s just the right amount
quintessentially ladylike accessory. of home-spun charm on a funnel-neck coat
Top Scarf £199; exclusive to Harrods. Available from with raw edges. New to Harrods. Dress £795.
Scarves, Gloves Hats, Ground Floor Available from Luxury Collections, First Floor

FRESH FROM Fendi’s AW11
SWEDEN fur collection
New York, London, Milan and Paris There were many interpretations
might get all the glory, but forward-thinking of fur on the AW11 catwalks, from
followers of fashion are tuning in to the Thom Browne’s beaver-trimmed blazers
design talent emerging from Stockholm. to Balmain’s rock-chick Mongolian-lamb
Joining the charge is Dagmar, the brainchild gilets. At Fendi, Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia
of sisters Kristina Tjäder, Karin Söderlind Venturini Fendi’s collection was prim with
and Sofia Malm. The siblings describe their an undercurrent of luxe bohemianism,
designs as “arty chic” – think relaxed classics teaming fur pieces like a short-sleeved
with slightly off-kilter detailing; coolly coat with shoulders collaged in fox,
stylish rather than overtly trendy. With mink and chinchilla with ribbed tights,
an AW11 collection incorporating loosely hair bands and tweed skirts. Or for old-
structured tunics, chunky Art Deco-inspired Hollywood glamour, their sleek mink
knits, and a luxe take on sportswear with a jacket with crystal collar is just perfect.
sequined sweatshirt, resistance is futile. Fendi coat £9,150; exclusive to
Dress £139. Available from Harrods. Available from International
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People places in the air in July and August BY LAURA JORDAN BEN FELSENBURG

FASHION Valentino although the definition has evolved,” explains the duo.
An intimidating conundrum faced Maria Grazia AW11’s storming ready-to-wear collection is a tour
Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli when they took the de force, celebrating what the duo describes as “the
creative reins at Valentino: how to remain respectful uniqueness and culture of couture”. Each piece evokes
to the house’s heritage while making the brand relevant the designers’ favourite moments from Valentino’s
to a new generation. It is a challenge the designers heritage. So they give us intricately crafted versions
have risen to with conviction, achieved by walking of the dresses they have made into signature pieces
what fashion journalist Tim Blanks described as “a – teasingly short skirts balanced with high necks and
demure-naughty divide”. Their Rockstud accessories long sleeves, executed in sheer chantilly lace or
– ladylike bags and kitten heels adorned with embellished with frothy organza flowers and trompe
biker-esque studding – offer a fitting metaphor for what l’oeil feathers – as well as tiered evening gowns, leather
the duo does so well: modern elegance with a harder trenches and cardigan jackets with metal studs. As the
edge. The designers’ skill at invigorating traditional duo explains, “The fantasy-based aesthetic of couture,
Valentino design codes and infusing them with a which might have looked out of step with the times a
modern, flirty, even dangerous spirit has won them a decade ago, seems to chime with a new generation of
hip following including Alexa Chung, Florence Welch consumers. To us, couture exists to make people
TOP Chiuri and and Michelle Williams – girls who like to do pretty dream, and this is all women want.”
Piccioli; CLOTHING,
FROM LEFT Valentino with a hint of subversion. “Beauty has always been the Available from International Designer Room,
gown £7,560 and key concept at Valentino, and that remains true today, First Floor
dress £4,230


FESTIVAL Vintage at the Southbank
A concept developed by Red or Dead founders Wayne and
Gerardine Hemingway, last year’s award-winning Vintage at
Goodwood was a celebration of the best British fashion, film, art,
design and food from the 1940s to the 1980s. This summer, the
party moves to the Southbank Centre. As part of the Festival of
Britain 60th anniversary celebrations, the Royal Festival Hall will
be transformed into a vintage playground. Ten nightclubs – including
the ’40s-themed The Torch and the ’70s-inspired Soul Casino – will
be jostling for room alongside catwalk shows, DJ sets, make-up
parlours and bars and restaurants, while the main auditorium will
host live music performances. The Southbank’s outdoor spaces,
meanwhile, will feature a vintage marketplace selling clothes,
Tug-of-war at last accessories, mid-century homewares and records. This promises
year’s Vintage festival
to be festivalling at its most fabulous.
29th to 31st July at the Southbank Centre

THEATRE The Tempest
The performances by Ralph Fiennes in The English Patient,
Schindler’s List and The Constant Gardener have established him
as one of the great movie stars of our time, but let’s not forget he
first made his name as an acclaimed Shakespearean actor. Now
Fiennes is returning to his first love; he recently made his film
directorial debut at the helm of Coriolanus, and in Trevor Nunn’s
production of The Tempest he inhabits one of the most bewitching
of all stage roles. Prospero is the wizard and ruler of the magical
island where the drama of love and life’s meaning plays out. The
play is by turns comical and poetic. Part of Nunn’s first season as
Artistic Director of the Theatre Royal Haymarket, The Tempest is an
opportunity to see Fiennes in his first stage role for three years, as he
takes on what is widely believed to be Shakespeare’s final play.
Ralph Fiennes From 27th August at the Theatre Royal Haymarket

FILM The Princess of Montpensier
The Princess of Montpensier delivers all that you might want from
a costume drama – epic action, romance and, of course, exquisite
costumes – but with the added edge of a touch of realism. Based on
the novel written by Madame de la Fayette in the 17th century, the
film is set during the bloody civil conflict that tore through France
the century before. The young and beautiful Marie de Mézières has
fallen in love with the Duc de Guise, yet her father has other dynastic
plans, and she is married off to the Prince de Montpensier. When
her husband goes to fight in the war, the princess has to negotiate
the dangers of illicit romances and the intrigue of the royal court.
Mélanie Thierry is a captivating screen presence in the lead role,
with strong support from Lambert Wilson as the ageing nobleman
Comte de Chabannes, while Bertrand Tavernier directs.

MUSIC House of Rufus: Five Nights of Velvet,
Glamour and Guilt
Pop star, torch singer and opera composer are but a few of the
many faces of Rufus Wainwright. Now the breadth of the
singer-songwriter’s talent has earned him the honour of being the
first solo artist to be given a residency at the Royal Opera House.
Over five nights, Wainwright will be giving full rein to his versatility;
he will perform his tribute show to Judy Garland, sing alongside his
critically lauded sister Martha, and present a concert version of his
opera Prima Donna, the story of an ageing diva. For many fans, the
Mélanie Thierry
and Gaspard Ulliel highlight will come as he takes to the stage with his father, Loudon
in The Princess of Wainwright, for their first performance together in the UK. The
Montpensier elder Wainwright is one of the great modern folk artists, and it will
be fascinating to witness the melding of his sound with his son’s
idiosyncratic sensibility.
18th to 23rd July at the Royal Opera House
Rufus
Wainwright


ZEITGEIST

DANCE Premieres Plus: The Heart of Carlos
Every generation of ballet has its great stars, and right now dance has
the charismatic Carlos Acosta. Since he emerged from Cuba in the
Nineties, Acosta has lit up stages across the world with a technical
brilliance that has placed him as an inheritor of the mantle of
Nijinsky and Nureyev. Premieres Plus: The Heart of Carlos showcases
the star’s athleticism in a programme that applies his classical
technique to nine modern choreographic works. These include Two
by Russell Maliphant, Simon Elliot’s The Emotional Architecture, and
pieces accompanied live by the Pegasus Choir. Also performing is
Zenaida Yanowsky, the principal dancer of the Royal Ballet.
27th to 30th July at the London Coliseum

FILM Larry Crowne
Those who saw Tom Hanks’ directorial film debut – 1997’s small-
but-perfectly-formed pop music comedy That Thing You Do! – will
celebrate the fact that he has finally got around to making his second
feature. He takes the lead, too, in this comedy romance about a
Carlos Acosta company man who is a regular candidate for employee of the month,
but who in middle age suddenly loses his job. However, all is not lost:
Julia Roberts in he embarks on a new existence by getting himself a moped, going to
Larry Crowne adult education classes, and falling in love with his teacher, played
by Julia Roberts. Reuniting the stars who showed such chemistry in
Charlie Wilson’s War, Larry Crowne can be filed as a dependable date
movie or, should you need it, as an effervescent emotional pick-me-up.

FILM The Conspirator
It is 1865 and the aftermath of the assassination of President
Abraham Lincoln. The republic is enraged, and when Mary Surratt
(Robin Wright), the mother of one of the apparent conspirators, is
apprehended, her fate seems to be sealed before her trial has begun.
As her lawyer (James McAvoy) also wrestles with his suspicions of
his client, the case becomes a test of the legal system and the right
to a fair trial. Directed by Robert Redford and also starring Tom
Wilkinson, Kevin Kline and Evan Rachel Wood, this is carefully
crafted, engaging cinema with themes that strike a modern chord.

MUSIC Mark Ronson The Business Intl.
It is impossible to escape the sound of Mark Ronson; even if you
The Conspirator haven’t heard him as a DJ, chances are you’ve come across his
production or songwriting for Lily Allen, Amy Winehouse or Adele.
But Ronson is also a talented recording artist in his own right. His
2007 covers album Version reworked tracks by Radiohead, The
Smiths and Britney Spears, while last year’s release, Record Collection,
featured a mash-up of British hip-hop, classic pop and the beats of a
New York-style Eighties block party. Part of the Greenwich Summer
Sessions, this concert by Ronson and his band at the Old Royal
Naval College promises to be an equally eclectic affair.
27th July at the Old Royal Naval College

THEATRE Anna Christie
The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Eugene O’Neill was lauded for
the pioneering realism of his dialogue back in the 1920s, and his plays
are still works of searing drama. Anna Christie is one of the most
hard-boiled and yet emotional of O’Neill’s works. Struggling to escape
the events of her past, the title character is reunited with the father
who sent her away from home at five years of age. New-found love
with a sailor, Mat, offers hope for the future – if only she can keep her
secrets from him. Anna is played by Ruth Wilson, whose Stella in the
The Conspirator Rex Features

Donmar’s A Streetcar Named Desire was a triumph in 2009; opposite
her as Mat is Jude Law, in a role of grit and dark romance.
From 4th August at the Donmar Warehouse

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INTERVIEW

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FACE
Introducing four young talents set to
take the British arts scene by storm
BY FLEUR FRUZZA/ PHOTOGRAPHER LORENZO AGIUS
FASHION EDITOR SARAH WEBB

HOLLIDAY GRAINGER
ACTRESS, 23
See her in:
Bel Ami/The Borgias/Jane Eyre

“My first experience of the stage was a
play I did two years ago at the Donmar
Warehouse. I’ve never been to drama
school and everyone in the play was a
RADA [Royal Academy of Dramatic
Art] graduate. I learned so much from
them. It was an intense experience
because my character kills herself. I
hanged myself on stage every night for
eight weeks! It was massively draining.
But I love the stage – I think you have
a lot more control over your character.
On screen, if I’m playing a role that’s
close to my personality, I can dip in and
out. My favourite role has been playing
Emily in The Scouting Book for Boys. I
felt like I knew her as soon as I read the
script. If I’m playing a role that I have
to go and ‘look’ for, I try to keep hold
of it. I want to be able to do a range of
things. I’ve done a lot of period drama
so now I’d like to try comedy or
something grittier and contemporary.
I loved filming The Borgias – it was
like one long school-holiday camp. It
has been recommissioned for another
series, and I’m looking forward to it
because my character, Lucrezia, had
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a phenomenal real-life story – I can’t
wait to play it out.”
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LUKE TREADAWAY
ACTOR, 26
See him in: Cheerful Weather for
the Wedding/Attack the Block/
Clash of the Titans

“The first acting role I had was when
I was three, playing a daffodil in the
village pantomime. I wore green tights,
a green jumper, and I had no lines.
When I saw Home Alone, I thought,
that would be fun to do. But I didn’t
see it as a potential career until I got
into LAMDA [London Academy of
Music and Dramatic Art].
One role that will always remain dear
to me was playing Albert in War Horse
at the National Theatre, because we all
had a hand in creating the parts before
going into rehearsals. To see it now on
Broadway is amazing.
A hundred years ago there was only
the stage, so I think it’s bizarre that
there are actors who have never done
that and only been on screen. I don’t
think one is better than the other, but
the process is very different. In theatre
you go through the character’s journey
every night. I love the adrenaline of
that. But you can achieve things on
film that you could never do live.
Recently I’ve enjoyed filming Attack
the Block – it was enjoyable, escapist
fantasy. Clash of the Titans was also a
lot of fun to film – hard work, but a lot
of fun. I lost two stone for that part.
I ran for eight miles a day and ate very
little. I felt that the character needed to
look like he begged for an apple a day,
not that he frequented Pizza Express.
If you don’t court fame, you can avoid
getting caught up in it. I hope I keep
getting to do good stories with good
directors. That’s what it’s about.”
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INTERVIEW

SUNDAY GIRL
SINGER, 22
Hear her sing: “Stop Hey”/
“Self Control”/“Four Floors”

“Some people naturally dance or draw
– I always loved singing. When I was
14, I was spotted by a manager singing
covers in a bar. From there I worked
with loads of different songwriters to
come up with my sound. But until
I was 17, I was terrified of singing in
front of people, so my mum took me
to a hypnotist. It sounds ridiculous,
but it worked. It was kind of magic.
How would I describe my sound?
That’s always a hard one. My voice
is a bit delicate, ethereal, floaty. It’s
heartfelt. It’s happy/sad...and quite
colourful, I hope. I think you can
either chase what’s fashionable, what’s
relevant – or you can just do what you
want. I can’t dance, and I’m not trained
in singing, so what I do is organic.
I’ve written my latest album with my
friend Jim Eliot, who’s a bit geeky
but brilliant; he wrote Kylie’s “All the
Lovers”. Sunday Girl is a bit DIY. On
stage I’m a bit vulnerable, lanky, a bit
awkward. And I’m happy for people to
see that – to see that it’s real.”
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M.C.L ring £445


INTERVIEW

ANNABELLE WALLIS
ACTRESS, 26
See her in:
Pan Am/W.E/The Tudors

“I was a naughty child who never
learned my lines and never went to
rehearsals. In one instance, I ended up
improvising a whole play. Afterwards,
everyone complimented me on my
performance, but I think it only looked
good because I’d messed up everyone
else’s! Afterwards, my teachers told me
acting was the road I should take, so I
decided to pursue it. I was really ballsy.
I walked into an agent’s office and said,
‘I’m going to do this no matter what.
Are you going to help me or not?’
Recently I worked on W.E with
Madonna. She’s amazing. None of the
stories you read about her are true –
she was great to work with. Since then
I’ve been shooting Pan Am alongside
Christina Ricci. It’s a series that’s just
been picked up by ABC in which I
play a British spy. It’s all about strong
women turning their backs on the
conventions of the ’50s and ’60s. It’s
good to finally get a role where you’re
not the accessory to a man.
I’m more choosy about my roles as
I get older. I want to be believable,
and in order to do that I try to search
out intelligent roles that I can relate
to. My mother always used to say to
me, ‘I don’t mind what you do as long
as you’re being true to who you are.
Just be you.’”
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FASHION

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON
CAROLINA HERRERA

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON

MISSONI
I
VERSACE
n the fashion world, the new year starts
Feathers in September. It’s in autumn/winter
that designers explore new ideas, setting

J. MENDEL
the style agenda for the next 12 months
GUCCI

(summer, for all its loveliness, is often just

DE LA RENTA
a diluted version). AW11’s eclectic clash of
textures and fabrics, of serious masculine
BURBERRY PRORSUM

OSCAR
tailoring versus ladylike structure and
Fur flirty girlishness, gives us plenty to play with.

BECKHAM
VICTORIA
NINA RICCI

MARNI
The grande dame of winter materials is fur.
Choose from uptown refinement at Carolina
Herrera, or Studio 54 style with Gucci’s pink
ERDEM

stoles. Fendi and Matthew Williamson do high-
Forties end bohemianism with their shaggy gilets. Phoebe
CÉLINE

Philo patchworks sleek mink at Céline, while
Oscar de la Renta’s fox coat is echoed in a trompe
l’oeil print dress. Every season, a fresh take on
FENDI

OSCAR DE LA RENTA

the classic trench sparks waiting lists at Burberry
Prorsum. Christopher Bailey has created a
ROLAND MOURET

collection of knit and fur coats and jackets that

MIU MIU
will have the fashion pack begging for a cold snap.
ELIE SAAB

AW11 encourages a playfulness of textures.
Avian chic makes an appearance with feather
minidresses at Matthew Williamson and on

2011
ice cream-coloured marabou gowns at Missoni.
Versace owns the rights to the scene-stealing

Autumn/Winter
dress, and this season’s royal blue minidress with
a feather train has va-va-voom in abundance.
Velvet polarises opinion, but this season its
plush opulence demands attention of the right
kind in regal pieces like Ralph Lauren’s deep-
burgundy gown. The richness of the fabric is the
perfect amplification for Erdem’s painterly prints
and also lends itself excellently to texture contrast,
panelled against sheer chiffon at Emilio Pucci,
Roberto Cavalli and Proenza Schouler.
Sequins come oversized and armour-like at
Prada for winter. Elie Saab does head-to-toe
sparkle on his full-length gowns, while the
Time to get grown up. This season
BOTTEGA VENETA

shimmer continues on Carolina Herrera’s knits.
requires feathers and fur, sequins and lace, Dolce Gabbana, meanwhile, goes kitsch with
sequined knee-length dresses accessorised with
plus a ladylike attitude to match purse belts and socks. Oscar de la Renta delivers
BY LAURA JORDAN a molten-gold column gown and Peter Dundas
scores a fashion coup for Emilio Pucci with a
dangerously split, asymmetric emerald-green
gown with sequined panels – Beyoncé snapped
it up for her “Run the World (Girls)” video.
Fashion loves nothing more than a metaphorical
BOTTEGA VENETA

rummage through a vintage closet. This season’s
LANVIN

DOLCE GABBANA

big news is the ’40s, signalling a return to
structure. Sleeves are full or three-quarter length
Lace and worn with gloves at Marni and Erdem,
CHLOÉ

where skirts hit the knee. Waists are nipped in
Dolce Gabbana Anthea Simms

at Roland Mouret and Elie Saab, while the
latter also gives them curve-enhancing peplums.
VALENTINO

Nina Ricci’s Peter Copping takes inspiration
Capes
LANVIN

from Charles James, which is manifested in
ANTONIO BERARDI

belted coats and sweetheart necklines. Miu Miu’s
JASON WU

’40s homage is served up with cheeky knowing
BALMAIN

and exaggerated silhouettes, while Consuelo
CHANEL

Castiglioni’s Marni may look to the ’40s,


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CAROLINA
HERRERA

DOLCE GABBANA

OSCAR DE LA RENTA
ELIE SAAB

GIVENCHY

ROBERTO CAVALLI
but it retains the dishevelment for which the label
is known. Victoria Beckham continues her charm
offensive of the fashion pack with an accomplished Sequins
collection of structured dresses.
The flirty counterpoint to the ladylike charms

ERDEM
of the ’40s is the leggy silhouette of the ’60s. Shift
dresses, pleated minis, graphic prints and beehive
hair make an appearance at Bottega Veneta, Prada
and Versace. Stefano Pilati and Nicolas Ghesquière
Winter

GUCCI
access their houses’ iconic archives, with knee-high
ﬂorals
boots and flicky minidresses at Yves Saint Laurent,
while at Balenciaga, Ghesquière takes inspiration

EMILIO PUCCI
from Cristóbal Balenciaga’s cocoon coats.
For those who like something altogether harder,

LANVIN
masculine tailoring allows girls to be boys. There are
tuxedos at Balmain and military-inspired coats at
Moschino. No worries about a lack of sexiness; this
look is confidently alluring. Channel model Arizona
Muse in tuxedo trousers, an unbuttoned white shirt
PRADA

and jacket thrown nonchalantly over the shoulders

VALENTINO
at Michael Kors, and accessorise with Ralph
Lauren’s bow ties and cummerbunds. Perhaps
the most surprising take on the trend came from

ELIE SAAB
Chanel, where Karl Lagerfeld sent his models down
a post-apocalyptic catwalk in almost grungy suiting.
Another tomboy favourite, the parka, is back.
No longer the preserve of students and Oasis
groupies, the parka’s new luxe interpretations
come in mustard-hued fur at Bottega Veneta,
ROBERTO CAVALLI

with leather sleeves at Matthew Williamson, and
sleek and fur-trimmed at Roland Mouret.

MATTHEW WILLIAMSON
For a romantic alternative to a coat, consider a
cape – bow-fronted at Chloé, tweed at Chanel or
in goatskin at Lanvin, while a shearling version at
Balmain pulls all the attention to the shoulders.
For those who found summer’s trend for lace Velvet
too twee in white, for winter it is moodier and
EMILIO PUCCI

sexier in black. Leading the charge is Dolce
Gabbana, whose dresses reveal pin-up-style
ERDEM

underwear beneath. Antonio Berardi also
indulges his naughtier side, while subtle trims at
Jason Wu and irresistibly frothy concoctions from
Bottega Veneta embrace the lace’s prim prettiness.
Flowers aren’t just for summer, and the A-listers,
with instant access to runway samples, have already
picked up on winter’s versions. Sarah Jessica Parker
has sported Elie Saab’s abstract floral gown, Parkas
Dolce Gabbana, Givenchy and Yves Saint Laurent Anthea Simms

Jennifer Lopez has worked Gucci’s bustles of
flowers, Madonna chose Miu Miu’s lily of the valley
ROLAND MOURET

print, and hip starlets have been seen in Valentino’s
RALPH LAUREN

BOTTEGA VENETA

demure-yet-naughty dresses covered in appliqué.
It’s impossible to predict Christopher Kane’s
PROENZA SCHOULER

move each season, and AW11 is no exception.
Kane’s vision chimes perfectly with the zeitgeist
for the homespun. This look is a luxe take on
DIY fashion, with feathers at Roberto Cavalli,
tribal textiles at Etro, and naïve embellishment at
Balmain. That’s the thing about autumn/winter:
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How to wear an
ALL-IN-ONE
ETRO Once over your own (and
everyone else’s) preconceptions,
you may just ﬁnd yourself loving
a jumpsuit BY LAURA BARTON
It may have taken you several seasons to contemplate the
Craft chic notion of the all-in-one. After all, can anyone ever look
dignified while wearing what is, essentially, a glorified
ROBERTO CAVALLI

babygro? And does any other outfit offer quite so many
lavatorial conundrums? These are important questions,
CHRISTOPHER KANE

of course, and so it is with delight that I can exclusively
reveal that the answers are: firstly, yes; and, secondly, no
– except, perhaps, a leotard with tights.
But it is the first point that concerns us the most. You
are, after all, an adult, so how best to sport a piece of
clothing that is generally reserved for napping children
and car mechanics?
BALMAIN

First, brace yourself for sideways glances. As you
stroll across the restaurant in your fabulous grey
cashmere Michael Kors all-in-one or your slinky black
silk J Mendel jumpsuit, do not be startled by the eyes
that lift and come to rest upon your ensemble; do
Masculine not wince at their furrowed brows. Rather know that
tailoring they are simply trying to establish nothing more than
whether you happen to be wearing a dress or trousers.
Quite how such a detail has become a matter of critical
importance is a great mystery, but know this: by the end
of the season you will no longer be unsettled by many
people staring, essentially, at your crotch.
The second rule of the all-in-one is to not shout about
BALENCIAGA

it. Yes, it can feel liberating to strut about in a piece of
Sixties clothing that combines the wearability of a dress with
the practicality of trousers. But exercise a little restraint;
if you start leaping about in your Balmain catsuit, it will
PRADA

lose a little of its mystique. Likewise, there should be no
high-kicking in your elegantly draped white Yves Saint
Laurent number, no matter how pleasantly it swooshes
against your ankles, or how many martinis you’ve had.
Remember that the jumpsuit can bestow upon the
wearer a certain air of authority, and you must use this
responsibly. Casual onlookers (and the fashion-backward)
may be unaware that your lovely multi-pocketed tweed
all-in-one is both Chanel and very much on-trend,
YVES SAINT LAURENT

BURBERRY PRORSUM

and may mistakenly think that you are in a position of
power – an astronaut, say, or a police diver. And in your
double-breasted, gold-buttoned Emilio Pucci jumpsuit,
CHANEL

a passer-by might assume you are a member of the RAF.
Try to let these confused people down gently. Explain
that you are merely sporting this season’s must-have,
and that you are in no way qualified to mend their
carburettor or fly them into the stratosphere. With
a degree of patience, you may find that you are able
to transform their disappointment into excitement
MOSCHINO

about this new fashion trend.
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I
f there is a manifesto for the glamorous shoe fanatic, it comes
– appropriately – from Tom Ford, champion of the towering
heel and author of the statement, “Shoes are always the most
important thing because they are who you are. They change
the way you move.” Ford is, of course, the undisputed master
of blending the stylish and the sexy – a fiendishly difficult feat
and one that enabled him to dictate the zeitgeist and dominate
the fashion landscape in the Nineties and through to the mid-
Noughties at Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. After a six-year hiatus
from womenswear (during which time he applied his searing, sharp
vision to men’s tailoring, cosmetics and filmmaking), Ford returned
last year, much to the delight of women who like their glamour old-
school, their clothes sexy and their heels high.
One gets the impression that jeans and trainers are not part of
this Texan’s lexicon; that, in his world, leisurewear is something of
a profanity. The Tom Ford style is unmistakable; it’s dangerously
low-cut velvet trousers, unbuttoned fluid-silk shirts, heavily jewelled
gowns, fur, leather, lace, smoky eyes, bronzed skin and risqué ad
campaigns. It’s pure sexiness anchored in unabashed confidence and
a hedonistic ’70s vibe. It’s an aesthetic
perfectionism, an impeccable, couture-
like attention to detail and luxury,
sharp tailoring, bold corsetry and
silhouette-exaggerating structure. And
it’s as utterly irresistible as it ever was.
The AW11 collection’s footwear
is so lust-inducing, it promises to
make even the most jaded shoeaholic
weak-kneed and faint-headed. There
are pink-sequined sandals and python-
skin courts that show off the perfect
amount of toe cleavage; lace-up,
open-toed ankle boots; and sumptuous
velvet sandals with gold detailing. But
it is his laser-cut boots that are the
femmes fatales of the show. These suede
thigh-high boots – or, to use the lyrical
French word cuissardes – possess just
the right amount of fetish-luxe. They
are a statement piece, yet they sit above
trends. And they are, of course, sexy.
Seriously sexy. They require more
than just impossibly long legs; boots
like this require major attitude and
a snake-hipped swagger. One can
imagine them on any number of strong
style icons, from Carine Roitfeld to
Beyoncé. Never mind shoes being the
most important thing; when we’re
talking cuissardes courtesy of Mr Tom
Ford, they’re the only thing.
–By Laura Jordan

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in his collections for Moncler Gamme Bleu, and

SILENT HERO
his Brooks Brothers collection, Black Fleece. “My
work is indirectly influenced by that time in the ’50s
and ’60s when guys wore a uniform in the form of
a suit,” he says. “That is the sensibility I like – the
uniformity. I like how clean and good most guys
looked at that time, as opposed to now. Now there’s
too much choice. Leaving guys to choose is not
always the best plan; most guys don’t choose well.”
As he talks about the importance of uniform and
formality, Browne reveals himself to be an impeccably
dressed bundle of paradoxes. Despite being quiet, he
is a full-on rebel, albeit a cerebral one. For example,
despite his strong allegiance to mid-20th-century
suiting, Browne interprets it in such a way that the
sum of the parts is completely modern: the jackets are
shrunken, and the trousers cropped and slim. In his
bid to revisit the old, he achieves something entirely
new. “I think sometimes designers use references so
literally that they’re not really designing anything;
they’re basically just making it all over again,” he says.
There is both an American influence and a
The quiet man of fashion formality at the core of Browne’s aesthetic, which is,
is behind the clamouring curiously, anti-establishment. In a world of baggy
jeans and T-shirts, the buttoned-up smartness of
revolution in menswear. Now Browne’s designs makes for a refreshing tonic.
Thom Browne has applied his Furthermore, for Browne, uniform is not about
homogenisation and lack of individuality; rather, it
shrunken suiting aesthetic to a is a liberation or, as he puts it matter-of-factly, “It
new collection of womenswear frees you up to think about much more interesting
things than what you’re wearing.”
BY LAURA JORDAN Browne might be one of the defining tastemakers of
PHOTOGRAPHER RYAN MICHAEL KELLY our times, but during his early years in Pennsylvania
FASHION EDITOR SARAH WEBB he had no interest in design. “Fashion was the furthest

T
thing from anything I ever thought about. I was a
typical American kid, interested in sports and school,”
here is an anonymous man in he says. He went on to graduate in economics and
New York to whom contemporary then ended up in LA, trying to make it as an actor.
menswear is indebted. We know Despite a few commercial gigs, Browne confesses,
little about him apart from the “I didn’t get any work, so that was a good motivator
fact that one of fashion’s arch to figure something else out.” And so what was
provocateurs, Thom Browne, Hollywood’s loss turned out to be fashion’s gain.
identifies him as the epitome When Browne headed back east to New York in
of someone whose sense of style is 1997, he was already dressing in vintage clothes,
bang on the money, someone who inspired him back which he would tailor down for himself, developing
in the genesis days of his era-defining label. “There was a personal style that would become the basis of his
this old guy in my neighbourhood, when I first moved distinctive aesthetic. He did a stint in the Giorgio
to New York, who looked like he wore variations of Armani showroom before joining Club Monaco,
the same vintage Brooks Brothers suit every day,” where he rose to the position of Design Director.
Browne explains. “He always looked completely cool. In 2001, he left to form his own label.
But I have no idea who he was. Or is.” This is the The shrunken Thom Browne silhouette has won
Thom Browne definition of style: “Anybody who is huge popularity over the past decade, filtering into
cool without looking like they’ve tried too hard.” the mainstream via geek chic and Mad Men, and
Browne is every bit as stylish, sharp and downright winning industry acclaim with the 2006 Council of
cool as you would expect. Even to the untrained Fashion Designers of America Menswear Designer
fashion eye, when he makes his quiet entrance of the Year Award – as well as the priceless approval
among the flurry of people and activity in the of Anna Wintour. Indeed, it is an aesthetic that has
vast Williamsburg studio on the day of our shoot, become so popularised, it’s easy to forget how against
identifying the designer in the pack is a no-brainer. the grain he was back in the early Noughties. His
With his trademark cropped, narrow suit, smart shoes, early collections were met with some confusion.
no socks, and umbrella held on the crook of his arm, “I was designing clothes because I liked them
Browne not only embodies his brand, he also stands for myself,” he says. “My first collection wasn’t
out among the jeans, caps and plaid shirts that have an overnight thing, because nobody was doing it,
become a uniform in this hip enclave of Brooklyn. and people actually recommended that I change it
Yet the idea of uniform is something Browne to more of what was going on at the time. Being
has long been intrigued by; it is a theme that runs the stubborn person that I am, I didn’t want to. I
throughout his designs for his own label, as well as wanted to make sure I was doing something that f


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mock-weariness, “It’s what we do – right, Thom? We
drive everybody crazy, but in the end they love it!”
Browne knows how to entertain, that’s for sure;
but the shows are about more than just spectacle.
“I like to give life to the collection,” he says.
AW11 is the designer’s second full womenswear
collection, and the first with a catwalk show.
As theatrical as expected, the suitably hushed
surroundings of the Edna Barnes Salomon Room
of the New York Public Library were decorated like
a church, setting the scene for models in nuns’ habits
to disrobe, revealing the outfits beneath. Browne
concedes that, as with the menswear, the collection
might not be an overnight success, but gives his
audience enough credit to “figure it out” after a while.
Browne’s biggest challenge was not finding a
vision for the womenswear, but rather the technical
aspect of fitting a woman’s body. “Menswear is so
easy, because I can put the stuff on myself,” he says.
But, unsurprisingly, there is a tangible synergy of
vision between the menswear and the womenswear.
“The big connection between them is the tailoring,”
he explains. There is no dilution here. Womenswear
pieces, Browne says, “are as seriously tailored as the
men’s”. The collection is sharply, meticulously cut
and formidably structured. The familiar cropped
silhouette appears in narrow keyhole trousers
that sit above the ankle, shrunken tuxedo jackets,
slim-line shirts and knits. The flared cashmere coat
with beaver trim was originally a longer piece,
which Browne chopped to unveil a “Sonja Henie
ice-skating sensibility”. More voluminous shapes are
introduced in the form of bubble skirts and tiered, f

wasn’t out there, and I knew that if I liked it myself
then there had to be somebody else who liked it as I want to put
well.” Luckily for men who demand a little more ideas in front of
from their clothes, Browne’s conviction paid off.
So does the designer live up to his reputation as a people that make
provocateur? “That’s the whole point of it,” he says. them think. I like
“I want to put ideas in front of people that make
them think. I like to provoke people either to really
to provoke people
like it or really hate it. I don’t want to be middle of either to really like
the road; I’d rather go either way.”
Browne’s legendary shows are where this
it or really hate it.
provocative streak is most evident. In the monotony I don’t want to be
of Fashion Weeks, his conceptual shows reject the
typical formula and make for unforgettable theatre –
middle of the road
a legacy, perhaps, from his acting days. “When people
are seeing so many things in one week, I think it’s
important to do something that they’ll remember,”
he says. From AW11’s 18th-century-inspired dinner
party, in which models got up to promenade around
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flared dresses and jackets, yet the effect is still lean
and sculptural. The collection is quietly, knowingly
sexy. As Browne notes, the masculine aesthetic
might not be for everyone. “But for me, that is
very sexy – as opposed to an overtly feminine,
girly kind of sexiness. My way of making it sexy is
actually pulling it back into almost the opposite,
which I think is both more interesting and a very
confident, sophisticated fashion.”
Sure, people might not “get it” straight away.
But Browne is not in the business of instant
gratification. His womenswear is bold and
intelligent; there is a longevity to his no-frills
approach, which allows craftsmanship and cut
to speak for themselves, rather than relying on
superfluous detailing and embellishment.
Browne’s womenswear was never going to be
simply a “shrinked-and-pinked” version of his
menswear, but rather an extension of his vision
and design philosophy. And, as he is quick to
point out, he knows his craft and he respects
his audience. “The last thing the world needs is
another womenswear designer,” he says. But, as
anyone who knows Thom Browne will agree, the
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High ﬁve
Marigay McKee, Fashion and Beauty Director at Harrods,
reveals her best of the best fragrances for July and August

1. When I first encountered 2. The mark of a truly 3. No fragrance house can 4. Molton Brown products 5. I’ve often thought that
Annick Goutal, it seemed stylish bag is that it needs no capture the mood of a place have been my bathroom Acqua di Parma’s female
to me to epitomise the introduction. And to any quite like Bond No.9, which essentials for years, so fragrance collection –
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Goutal celebrates its 30th brains behind the brand, Him and Her, and last year’s it’s been worth the wait. elegant, both Iris Nobile and
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sophisticated chypre with and Indonesian patchouli rose and jasmine, grounded jasmine at its heart; Lijiang It’s as delicate as you would
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MISS HEAVEN SCENT
gets intense
When the sun is pulsing, the air close and
the horizon hazy, it’s easy to eschew any scent
that isn’t a clean, light-as-air concoction.
This is a shame. Although I’ve long been a
citrusy-freshness freak, intense fragrances can
be right for certain moods in summer. After
all, think how nature ramps up the headiness of its scents
in the sunshine. Picture all those vibrant Mediterranean
flowers that bloom in the heat. And imagine the dark,
meditative sanctity inside sun-bleached
temples filled with smoky incense.
So, talking of big hitters, I’ve become
a fan of Sisley’s Eau du Soir. It’s gin-
crisp to start, but soon ushers in
intoxicating floral chypre notes. Despite
the name, it’s perfect for when you
want some grown-up glamour during
the day. In fact, Countess Isabelle
d’Ornano, Company Vice-President
of Sisley, told me, “The inspiration was
the gardens of the Generalife in the
Alhambra in Spain. On May evenings,
there’s an extraordinary smell of
syringa flowers. This is where the name
Eau du Soir comes from – it’s not
because it should be worn in the evening.”
Saying that, Oriental scents do come
into their own at night. Serge Lutens’
latest,Vitriol d’Oeillet, is a dusky spin on
carnation, with a sultry violet dry down Serge Lutens Vitriol
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Another scent that perfumistas rave Robert Piguet Visa
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Sisley Eau du Soir
ylang ylang and rose resting on 100ml, £146; Guerlain
sandalwood, vanilla beans and leather, Spiritueuse Double
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created to conjure up a boat journey, with
echoes of the ship’s wooden hull, packed
with rum and spices. In short, it reminds
me of far-flung destinations.
As does the scent of oud. And Creed’s
new Royal Oud takes a distinctive road.
Spicy and earthy, with notes of pink
pepper, angelica, bitter green galbanum
and Lebanese cedar, it’s as airy as it is
sultry, like light shining through lattice,
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Discovering which best of the best beauty products are
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MARY GREENWELL VAISHALY PATEL
International make-up artist Facialist and skincare guru

1. Sisley Celluli-Pro Slimming 1. Bobbi Brown Rich Color
Complex Lip Gloss
Put simply, this product really works. I have worn Bobbi Brown’s lip gloss
I have been using it religiously for in Pink Buff for years. It’s the perfect
about three years and my cellulite has colour for my skin tone. I like my
completely disappeared. I massage it lips to be natural with a hint of
into my thighs and buttocks every day colour, and it makes my mouth look
after my bath. I love the way it smells – luscious and full. £14.50
herbal with a slight hint of mint – and 2. Chantecaille Future Skin
it absorbs completely, leaving my skin Foundation
feeling wonderfully soft. 200ml, £111 Chantecaille’s Future Skin is a
2. Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous gel-based foundation, which makes
Satin Lip Colour it feel like a second skin. Plus the
The texture of this lipstick is fabulous: coverage is great – it makes your
great colours and good coverage but skin appear flawless without looking
never dry. Rouge Allure lasts a long like you are wearing make-up.
time on the mouth so your lips always 30g, £55
feel moisturised and look great. £24 3. Creed Silver Mountain Water
3. La Prairie Skin Caviar Luxe Cream I really love this fragrance – it’s so
All La Prairie products are terrific, but unusual and very fresh. My husband
this really works on me. My face looks wears this and it always makes me go
lifted, illuminated and satin-soft after weak at the knees when I smell it on
application and, after using it for some him – or anyone else! 75ml, £135
time, I feel the texture of my skin is 4. Essie nail polish
more youthful. 100ml, £452 Essie’s nail polish in Cabi-o-lait is
4. Dior Skinflash Radiance the only colour I wear on my hands.
Booster Pen It’s a solid, baby-pink colour that
This pen comes in five colours and is really complements my skin tone.
still the best radiance pen out there. I’ve never found another shade
It is a perfect under-eye concealer, like it. £10
as it diminishes shadows and 5. Issey Miyake L’Eau d’Issey
imperfections, and it also helps This is my all-time favourite
to define and sculpt the face. £25 fragrance. I have worn it every
5. SK-II Facial Treatment Mask single day for 20 years. It’s fresh
SK-II’s mask has become a real classic and floral and is the only fragrance
and is a fabulous booster for tired skin. that does not irritate my senses.
It’s great to use before an important With other scents I’ve tried, there is
night out when you want your skin to always something in the fragrance
look flawless and youthful, or just to that I don’t like. But as soon as I
maintain a glowing complexion. smelt L’Eau d’Issey, I fell in love
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RUBY HAMMER ANNALISE QUEST
Cosmetics company founder Harrods General Merchandise
and make-up artist Manager, Beauty

1. Aveda Tourmaline Charged 1. Bobbi Brown make-up
Exfoliating Cleanser Bobbi Brown is my make-up bag
Using Aveda’s exfoliating cleanser staple, and I’ve just fallen in love with
is my first step in prepping my two new products. The Creamy Lip
face. The cleanser smells lovely, it Color in Blue Raspberry is really
makes me feel clean and refreshed, versatile; it goes with everything.
and my skin is left receptive to And the Luminous Moisturizing
moisturiser. I use this on everybody Foundation lives up to the name,
I work with. 150ml, £20.50 creating a dewy, summery finish with
2. Sisley Phyto-Svelt Global a perfect level of coverage, so you can
Intensive Anti-Cellulite hide all the imperfections and keep
Contouring Body Care a healthy, natural glow. Lip colour
I adore the new Sisley Phyto-Svelt £16; foundation £29
Global bodycare lotion for its 2. Slendertone Face
cellulite-busting properties. It’s Everyone has heard of Slendertone. Its
my go-to product before the latest gadget, Slendertone Face, works
bikini season. It allows me to look just like the original but is specially
toned when I’m on a shoot in a hot recalibrated to lift and tone the facial
climate and I don’t have masses of muscles. I love this product not just for
time to exercise. 200ml, £123 its firming benefits, but also because it
3. HoneyBelle and BabyBelle stimulates circulation, producing
bodybuffers glowing skin even when I’ve missed
In the same vein, I am enchanted more than a few hours’ sleep. £305
by the new HoneyBelle bodybuffer. 3. Kiehl’s Rosa Arctica
It helps with cellulite, but I find Kiehl’s has a knack of creating leap-
the massaging action even more off-the-shelves products. Rosa Arctica
helpful in terms of stress-busting. is the brand’s latest – and it provides
I use it on my arms, shoulders, instant results. Already the talk of New
stomach and legs. There is a new York, the youth-regenerating formula
mini version, BabyBelle, which I supercharges skin to restore hydration,
can’t wait to take away. HoneyBelle reduce lines and wrinkles, and improve
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Crayon in LC1 Beige defines and from New York and still look refreshed
makes lips look fuller, followed for my first meeting of the day.
by my new discovery, Clinique’s Mask 100ml, £40
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Automatic Lip Crayon £19 doesn’t know about perfume, and his
5. Philip Kingsley’s Elasticizer new scent brand, Roja Parfums, is a
Last but not least is Philip wonderful addition to the Perfumery.
Kingsley’s Elasticizer. It conditions In the Roja Trilogy, he has created true
and helps protect hair from sun chypre, floral and Oriental scents that
damage, chlorine, over-use of hair capture the essence of authentic
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Strawberry ﬁelds forever
Wilkin Sons berries are ripened longer for optimal
sweetness and picked with extra-tender loving care. The result
is a mouthwatering – if all too ﬂeeting – seasonal delicacy
BY PATRICK MCGUIGAN / PHOTOGRAPHER ANDERS SCHØNNEMANN / FOOD STYLIST SEIKO HATFIELD


FOOD

D
uring the summer months, a
strange, high-pitched noise can
sometimes be heard emanating
from the strawberry patch at
Wilkin Sons’ 1,000-acre
farm at Tiptree in Essex. What
might at first be mistaken for
the call of an unusually large
bird is in fact the sound of dozens of fruit pickers
whistling in a desperate attempt to stop themselves
from devouring the irresistibly sweet summer fruits.
“Try whistling and eating a strawberry at the same
time – it’s impossible,” says farm director Chris
Newenham. “It’s a trick fruit pickers have used for
generations. If they’re not whistling, they’re not
earning money.”
The Wilkin family knows a thing or two about
strawberries and the pitfalls of picking them; they’ve
been farming at Tiptree for nearly 300 years, and
have held a royal warrant for making jam and
marmalade for a century.
Arthur Charles Wilkin, the great-grandfather of
Chairman Peter Wilkin, cooked up the first batch of
the company’s famous Tiptree jam back in 1885; the
farm still grows much of the fruit for its preserves.
Orchards of greengages, morello cherries and
Victoria plums grow at the farm alongside such
“forgotten” fruit varieties as quinces and medlars. Rather than spraying with pesticides, the company
But it is the company’s summer fruits – especially uses natural control methods, calling up an army of
strawberries, raspberries and blackberries – that are bugs to do battle with the insect invaders. Parasitic
its finest horticultural achievements. So delectable wasps are used to take out the whitefly, while tiny
are these mouthwatering berries that in recent years predatory mites are introduced to hunt down
a limited amount has been saved from the jam- destructive red spider mites. “The arsenal of bugs we
making pots to be sold fresh in punnets. can use is increasing all the time,” says Newenham,
Delicate of flesh, with an intense sweetness, a “and it means we can keep pesticides to a minimum.”
Tiptree strawberry is the perfect expression of a The approach is part of a wider philosophy at
long, hot English summer and a world away from Wilkin Sons that is aimed at farming in a way
the bland, rock-hard strawberries flown in by that minimises harm to the environment. “We’ve
supermarkets during the winter months. recently planted eight hectares of new woodland
“Our fresh strawberries are a breed called Elsanta, and four kilometres of new hedgerow, and planted
but it’s how they’re grown and handled that makes field corners with wildflowers to create beneficial
them so special,” says Newenham. “We allow the habitats for wildlife,” Newenham says. “Since then,
fruit to ripen longer on the plant than most other populations of brown hares and skylarks have
producers do. A berry picked later has had time for returned to the area. It’s lovely to hear the larks
the sugars to fully develop. They’re sweeter and more singing as you’re picking – much nicer than
aromatic than your average strawberries.” listening to an iPod!”
This delayed approach to harvesting is also taken Not that the fruit pickers have much time for
with Tiptree Tulameen raspberries, which are left to A berry standing around listening to the birds. A good picker
develop into a velvety, soft fruit with a balance of will collect 15kg of strawberries in an hour, with up
acidity and sweetness. The company’s blackberries picked later has to 450 people in the fields at the height of summer.
are similarly high in natural sugars, thanks to a new had time for the The majority of them are locals and international
variety called Karaka Black, which was imported students who come back year after year to stay at
four years ago from New Zealand. sugars to fully the farm’s beautiful camp sites.
“Blackberries can be disappointing, because they
tend to be very sharp,” Newenham says. “Most
develop. They’re “We put 12 months of effort into a crop, but if
your pickers are not up to speed or don’t know what
people end up stewing them rather than eating them sweeter and more they’re doing, they can destroy the fruit in no time at
fresh. But the Karaka Black is much sweeter than
other varieties. We’re in one of the sunniest parts
aromatic than all,” Newenham says. “We’re looking for people who
can pick like lightning, but who have delicate fingers.”
of the country, which means the berries get enough your average A willpower strong enough to resist a freshly picked
light and warmth for the sugars to develop properly.”
The strawberry season runs from May to October,
strawberries English strawberry is also a useful attribute, but
almost everyone gives in now and again. HMN
with raspberries starting a little later and blackberries
picked for only six weeks or so at the height of Available from Food Halls, Ground Floor
summer. The plants are trained along wires so that the
fruit gets as much exposure to the sun as possible. The
neatly staked-out lines of plants are an agreeable sight, Patrick McGuigan contributes to Square Meal,
but under the leaves a war is being waged on pests. TOP Wilkin Sons’ farm in Essex The Spectator and Fine Food Digest


NEWS

BEST OF THE PIZZA
BEST FISH
PERFECTION
If half a lobster and some tiger prawns sound
like your ideal gourmet pizza topping then
The Pizzeria is your dream destination. As well
as serving up all the classics, The Pizzeria is also
known for its spirit of adventure. Along with
the theatre of spinning wheels of pizza dough,
Scallops you can expect some innovative little topping
combinations you won’t find anywhere else. For
the ultimate Italian experience, enjoy your pizza
with a glass of sparkling wine from the Canti
Prosecco Bar. The Pizzeria will relocate to the
Second Floor in August

Sea bass
Superior oils
On the last day of shooting his 1998 film
Elvis and Marilyn, Italian director Armando
Manni’s son Lorenzo was born. Eternally
grateful for his apt timing, Manni set about
creating a range of foods dedicated to him. His
extra-virgin olive oils Per Mio Figlio (“for my
child”) and Per Me (“for me”) are made from a
Salmon rare olive found on Monte Amiata in Tuscany.
The age-old olive trees bear fruit low in acidity
and silky on the palate, with a delicate bouquet.
The oils are considered among the world’s best,
valued by top chefs such as Thomas Keller and
Heston Blumenthal. From £55 for two 100ml
bottles. Available from Food
Halls, Ground Floor;
and harrods.com
Prawns

Sweet temptation
Dover sole, salmon, scallops and wild turbot Alamy; caviar and sea bass iStockphoto; prawns Stockfood

There’s nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread
or pastry to tempt the taste buds. Boulangerie Patisserie,
the relaunched in-store bakery, will feature sweet and savoury
exclusives from La Maison du Chocolat, award-winning
patissier William Curley and baker Paul Hollywood. A range
Beluga caviar of Italian breads will be available, as well as viennoiseries
with seasonal fruit, including a passion fruit and mascarpone
croissant, and a raspberry and violet brioche. Other desserts
on offer will include a sea-salted caramel chocolate slice and a
choice of summer fruit flans. Boulangerie Patisserie will
open in mid-July in Food Halls, Ground Floor

Wild turbot RARE DALMORE WHISKY
Named after the Greek goddess of dawn, The Dalmore Eos 1951 single-
malt whisky is made in sherry casks and left to mature for nearly six
decades. The result is an intense and complex whisky with evocative fruity
scents of peaches and mangoes. On the palate are flavours of honeyed
pear, pineapple, bitter dark chocolate and roasted coffee with a lingering
aftertaste of toffee, caramel and golden syrup. Just 20 decanters are in
existence, stored in mouth-blown Portuguese crystal within a timber box.
Dover sole £17,500. Available from The Wine Shop, Lower Ground Floor


FOOD

A very good year BEST NEW-WORLD RED: Henschke Hill of Grace 2004,
Australia (75cl, £430)
Why: It’s the product of four tiny acres of Australia’s most famous vineyard.
What they say: “Reveals a breathtaking aromatic array.” The Wine Advocate
An oenophile’s guide to the best of the best Works with: A rich beef stew.
wines and spirits and where to savour them Sip it in: A hillside bungalow at Chateau Marmont in Hollywood.
BY MIKE PEAKE BEST ROSÉ: Château D’Esclans Garrus 2008, Provence
(magnum £230)
Why: Only six barrels per vintage make this one of the world’s most
BEST WHISKY: The Dalmore Eos 1951 (70cl, £17,500) sought-after rosés.
Why: Only 20 bottles were released. What they say: “Soft, round and profound with a slight edge of spice.”
What they say: “Intense flavours of toffee and caramel, orange, golden syrup Wine critic Simon Woods
and cinnamon.” Richard Paterson, Dalmore’s master distiller Works with: Almost everything, but it is, perhaps, the ultimate picnic wine.
Works with: Best savoured drop by drop on its own. Sip it on: The Rhône at Avignon.
Sip it on: Loch Lomond, arguably Scotland’s finest lake.
BEST EASTERN EUROPEAN WINE: BV by Enira 2007,
BEST LIQUEUR: Prucia Plum Liqueur (70cl, £34.95) Bulgaria (75cl, £39.95)
Why: This liqueur uses Japanese plums grown in France. Why: The Bessa Valley, a paradise in Eastern Europe, shows in the bottle.
What they say: “A delightful sweetness that is carried along on a light, What they say: “Vintage 2007 wines are some of Bessa Valley’s most
syrupy texture.” www.citydrinking.co.uk promising.” www.wineinbg.com
Works with: Mint leaves, lime juice, rum and soda water – the perfect mojito. Works with: Duck, ham, tuna and veal.
Sip it on: South Africa’s luxurious Blue Train. Sip it in: The Royal Penthouse Suite at the King George Palace in Athens.

BEST BORDEAUX: Château Batailley limited-edition BEST CHAMPAGNE: Belle Epoque 2002 (75cl, £120)
collection case 1941; ’45; ’81; ’85; ’01; ’05 (six 75cl bottles £2,650) Why: It delivers a magnificent aromatic richness in the mouth.
Why: It’s as close as you can get to time travelling. What they say: “A wonderful fusion of intensity and delicacy.” The Wine Shop
What they say: “This case spans six decades of excellence.” The Wine Shop Works with: Shellfish, seafood and white meat.
Works with: Rich, flavourful meats. Sip it on: A shiny new Sunseeker Predator 130.
Sip it in: Saint Émilion, one of Bordeaux’s most picturesque areas.
BEST RUM: Appleton 30yo (70cl, £495)
BEST BURGUNDY: Lucien Le Moine Bonnes Mares 2008 Why: Jamaica’s Appleton Estate is regarded as the best in the Caribbean.
(magnum £510) What they say: “A smooth, mellow sipper.” www.liquorature.com blog
Why: Because this small house of grands crus consistently delivers. Works with: Tranquil surroundings. No nibbles required.
What they say: “An impressive early clarity to the flavours of black fruits, Sip it on: Treasure Beach in Jamaica.
pepper and herbs.” Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
Works with: Beef, gamey meats and a good brie. BEST COGNAC: Tesseron Extreme (100cl, £2,750)
Sip it in: The lawns of the sprawling Château Delande in Burgundy. Why: It borders on theatre – a tulip-shaped bottle, a deep, clear topaz
inside, and ancient treasures from the Tesseron “Paradis” cellars.
BEST NEW-WORLD WHITE: Peter Michael La Carrière What they say: “With eaux de vie dating back to the 1800s, this cognac
Chardonnay 2009, California (75cl, £82.50) comes in a replica of the original bottles used at Tesseron.” The Wine Shop
Why: It is grown on one of California’s most beautiful estates. Works with: A glowing fireside.
What they say: “Reveals lovely notes of brioche, tropical fruit blossoms, Sip it in: The roof garden of the Belle Etoile Royal Suite at Paris’ Le Meurice.
oranges, white currants and lemon butter.” Wine critic Robert Parker Jr
Works with: Fresh fruits, smoked cheese and salmon. Mike Peake writes for The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Times and
Sip it on: Keep it Californian and head for Torrey Pines Beach in La Jolla. The Mail on Sunday

Available from The Wine Shop, Lower Ground Floor; and harrods.com


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Telephone: 0207 730 1234 ext 2878

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Message
in a bottle
In celebration of its 200th anniversary, Perrier-Jouët
has designed an exclusive legacy Champagne, creating a
precious gift that can be enjoyed across several generations

L
ike many great Champagne houses,
Perrier-Jouët began with a simple
love story. When a local cork
merchant by the name of Pierre
Nicolas Perrier met and fell in love
with Adèle Jouët, they married, and
celebrated their union by opening
the Perrier-Jouët Champagne
House in Epernay. The couple acquired vineyards in
Aÿ, Mailly and the best Chardonnay Grand Cru plots
on the Côte des Blancs, including Avize and Cramant.
The Perrier-Jouët legacy now spans 200 years and
encompasses an unbroken tradition of craftsmanship;
the House has been overseen by only seven cellar
masters during that time. Perrier-Jouët created
the first dry Champagne in 1846, giving rise to the
famous Brut style, which was introduced to cater
to the palates of UK consumers. Its renowned
vineyards span 65 hectares of land; these plots
are rated 99.2% on the cru scale and have been
passed down from generation to generation, each
one shaping the House and safeguarding years of
tradition, quality and luxury.

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PROMOTION

Perrier-Jouët’s
vineyards have
been passed down
from generation
to generation,
safeguarding years
of tradition, quality
and luxury

To mark its bicentenary, the House has created that reveal glimpses of the bottles; these were created
the Perrier-Jouët Living Legacy – a Champagne to symbolise the gradual erosion of the chalk soil
heirloom that honours its past while also reaching and the passage of time.
out to future generations. The limited-edition Only 100 sets of Perrier-Jouët Bi-Centenaire are
Perrier-Jouët Bi-Centenaire comprises two magnums available worldwide. Purchasing one will entitle the
of the House’s prestige cuvée, Belle Epoque 1998, owner to visit the private home of Perrier-Jouët in
a cuvée de grande garde selected specifically for its Epernay, the Maison Belle Epoque, where they can
great ageing potential and characteristic Chardonnay learn about the House’s 200-year legacy and enjoy
elegance. One bottle is kept by the buyer, while the one of the world’s most extensive Art Nouveau
other is stored in their personal cellar in Perrier-Jouët’s collections, including pieces by Rodin, Toulouse-
centuries-old cave in Epernay, to be enjoyed by a Lautrec, Majorelle, Guimard, Gallé and Lalique.
chosen legatee up to 100 years in the future. The The guests will also meet Chef de Caves and architect
bottles are accompanied by a “legacy journal”, in of the Belle Epoque 1998 Hervé Deschamps, before
which Bi-Centenaire owners can record their personally laying down their second magnum.
memories and observations for the future recipients. Although the magnums will be enjoyed up
The two magnums are housed in white sculpted to 100 years apart, both the current and future
cases specially designed by American artist Daniel owners of Perrier-Jouët Bi-Centenaire will enjoy
Arsham. The cases are carved with Perrier-Jouët’s the crisp and floral flavours of the Champagne.
signature emblem, the Japanese anemone, created by On the nose, Belle Epoque offers intense, perfumed
leading Art Nouveau designer Émile Gallé in 1902. notes and sunny fruits of lemon, grapefruit and
The flower, which appears on the Belle Epoque pineapple with subtle hints of honey, royal jelly
bottle, became a symbol of not only the distinctive and milk toffee. On the palate, a single sip delivers
floral notes of Perrier-Jouët but also the House’s art a fresh and lively tang, together with a velvety mix
de vivre – the art of living for which the French are of buttery, roasted notes, creating a deliciously
renowned. Arsham’s design also features cut-outs complex yet smooth Champagne.
www.perrier-jouet.com
OPPOSITE PAGE Perrier-Jouët Chef de Caves Hervé Deschamps,
who will meet Bi-Centenaire owners at the House in Epernay Perrier-Jouët Bi-Centenaire, limited edition
THIS PAGE, FROM TOP The entrance to Perrier-Jouët Maison of 100, price on application. Belle Epoque 2002
Belle Epoque; a magnum of Bi-Centenaire with its carved
case; the private cave where the Legacy magnums of six-bottle case £576 until 14th August. Available
Bi-Centenaire are stored for up to 100 years from The Wine Shop, Lower Ground Floor

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Traditional Furniture, Third Floor

Euro
STARS
Decorative, modern or
quirky, the world’s most
lauded interiors styles
emanate from Europe’s
most sought-after brands
BY AMY BROOMFIELD

BEST OF BRITISH DESIGN Opinion is divided on what makes a great British interiors brand. On the
one hand are the traditionalists who have been tinkering away in workshops
for centuries perfecting their lathe techniques. And then there are the eccentrics, who put a quirky slant on classic design. Smack in the centre of
the former group is Osborne tableware, a brand that has maintained production methods that hark back to 1709 without compromising on
contemporary designs. Known for quintessentially English fabrics and wallpapers dating back 150 years, Sanderson commissions young artists
to update prints from its archives. R.E.H. Kennedy won its reputation over the last 60 years with military-style furniture with brass details.
Meanwhile, Globe -Trotter has made suitcases since the 1850s using vulcanised fibreboard with smart leather corners and straps; their structured
shape and style made them popular with Winston Churchill and Queen Elizabeth II. Flying the flag for contemporary British homewares
is Andrew Martin, whose bold Britpop-inspired designs include Union Jack prints and images of the Beatles. Meanwhile, Wedgwood
continually reinvents itself with collections that range from classic to quirky, but with gloriously reassuring amounts of quality.

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BEST OF FRENCH DESIGN Among European designers, the French are universally held as the most
imaginative. Drawing upon Baroque, Art Nouveau and Art Deco
influences, French design is bold, elegant, glamorous and often impossibly delicate. Extravagant creations of crystal and glass like those made
by Baccarat would equally be at home in an art gallery as they would in a chic apartment. Lalique’s Manhattan vases and flacons are an
homage to the New York skyline, with black-and-white geometric patterns and Art Deco shapes. Christofle also mixes functionality
and sculptural design with a silver and crystal range, from the floating rings of the Vertigo collection to the more angular style of
Arborescence. Haviland’s latest creations continue to develop the relationship between design and art, a signature that dates back to
the 1840s, when the brand hired such artists as Gauguin and Cocteau to paint its earthenware. And Roche-Bobois, whose profile
was raised with edgy fashion-designer collaborations, has art at its heart; the “Pianoforte” chair and “Sine Qua Non” sofas have
already become contemporary design classics.

INTERIORS

BEST OF ITALIAN DESIGN Italians know their furniture. From the highly decorative to the ultra-modern
and functional, Italy is the authority on all things interiors-related – be they
things to sit on, at, or before. That the nation is expert at creating classical pieces comes as no surprise, given the Tuscan palatial influences; but Italy is
also peerless in the design and construction of minimalist pieces that are as practical as they are on-trend. Traditionally, Italian design can be defined
by the quality of materials involved, from the world’s best marble and precious metals to the sorts of silks found at Rubelli, and the fine leathers and
exotic skins seen in Fendi’s sofas and chairs. The leather for Milanese brand Valextra’s suitcases is pressed by hand; the technique dates back to
the 19th century and enables the leather to retain its softness. At Versace Home, a commitment to craftsmanship translates into highly ornate
fine porcelain; and at Greggio, the simple yet elegant tableware has anti-tarnishing technology so that fine dining is not limited to special
occasions. Meanwhile, Flexform has turned modular versatility into an art, providing sumptuous sofa systems in every conceivable shape
and size; while Pratesi sticks to perfecting pima cotton with bed linens fit for a princess.


INTERIORS

Available from Crystal Glass, Luxury Dining, Luxury Gift Objet Room, Silver Room and Traditional Dining, Second Floor

BEST OF BESPOKE DESIGN While seasonal catwalk trends have always influenced the world of interiors,
an overarching mood in fashion for couture details and matchless quality
is inspiring a new love for bespoke pieces in the realm of furniture and home accessories. Herend, for example, has a team of painters who can apply
a design of your choice to its porcelain collections. Patchi will customise its silver pieces with a decorative border of your choice. Arthur Price can
design tableware in gold plate and sterling silver, stainless steel or silver, and engrave each piece with the owner’s initials or family crest. Similarly,
Carrs can design cutlery to match your crockery as well as personalise it. Wedgwood has launched a service to personalise its collections. And
proving itself to be the ultimate bespoke cabinetmaker, Linley will reconstruct your home in miniature using intricate inlaid woods, and
featuring hidden drawers and secret compartments.


Spring into summer with a bed that’s been 100 years in the making
The Bed Studio, Third Floor

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SINCE 1905

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10 best-kept
travel secrets
Some hotels, destinations and adventures are so good that they have
little need of promotion, and remain known only to the cognoscenti.
Here are the top 10 travel secrets from our little black book
BY JULIAN ALLASON

A suite at Amankila 1 BEST Undiscovered destination
The Indonesian island of Bali is celebrated for the laid-back beach
culture of Jimbaran and the mystical atmosphere of the cultural
capital, Ubud. Yet Bali’s unspoiled eastern regency is little known.
Consequently, it retains its original charm, and is also blessed with
an outstanding resort hotel, Amankila, inspired by the water palace
of Ujung. For a memorable adventure, take a Jeep up to the rim of
Mount Agung at dawn and walk down through rice terraces to the
traditional village of Sideman, where textiles are still woven by hand.


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IVANHOE BLACK
Varius Collection
The Varius Ivanhoe Black, a noble
descendent of the famous Caran d’Ache
Ivanhoe, demonstrates the tasteful
alliance of Swiss Made expertise and
technology. Its deep black coat of
ﬁnely woven steel is treated with
PVD, creating a rare blend of strength
and elegance.

The Writing Room, Lower Ground Floor

LIFESTYLE

City guide:
Copenhagen
The Danish capital is clean, green, and one
of the most livable cities in the world. Plus

Y
it’s now become foodie heaven BY ROB CROSSAN
ou want a table at Noma?” asked the bemused-
sounding woman on the end of the phone. “Maybe
you could try in three months’ time.” Suitably
chastened, I began to take in the foolishness of my
request for a last-minute table at the establishment
commonly regarded as the best place to eat on
the planet. But, fortunately for me, the explosion
of interest in Noma has turned Copenhagen into
Europe’s premier gourmet city; I had plenty of other options.
Noma, the brainchild of René Redzepi – a graduate of the “mad
professor gastronaut” school of cooking – is located in an old warehouse in
the heart of Copenhagen’s Christianshavn neighbourhood. In recent years,
the restaurant has been attracting foodies from across Europe for its radical

Noma Alamy; Palm House, Photolibrary
interpretations of Nordic cuisine with an emphasis on locally sourced
ingredients. As a result of such dishes as shrimp in “sand” made from CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE
ground starfish, and radishes and asparagus in “soil” made from malt, the The exterior and dining
room of Noma, which
reservation list at Noma – which opens three months in advance – tends was voted The World’s
to fill up within half an hour. Best Restaurant 2011 in
A clutch of new restaurants has opened recently, some of which are a list compiled by
Restaurant magazine; a
manned by ex-Noma staff. Take your pick from Relæ, a funky, casual classic fish dish from
joint with an open kitchen where you can sit on bar stools and chat to the Relæ; the open kitchen at
Marv Ben restaurant;
chefs while they whip up the likes of pickled mackerel followed by veal the dining room at Relæ
hearts with pepper sauce. Marv Ben takes its lead from the “nose-to-tail”
school of Fergus Henderson at St John in London, offering dishes such CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT
as deep-fried pigs’ ears followed by lumpfish roe (a local, cheaper variant A dish from Aamanns
restaurant; the relaxed
of caviar) with buckwheat and smoked cheese, served in a cosy gastropub surroundings of the Ny
environment. And Aamanns serves Scandinavian “tapas” as well as the best Carlsberg Glyptotek art
herring in town, served on dark and smoky rugbrød, a Danish rye bread. gallery; a suite at Hotel
Kong Arthur; the Palm
The tourism board calls Copenhagen the “Barcelona of the north”. But House in Botanisk Have
here one finds none of the chaos of the Catalan capital. Rather, to stroll the
streets after a meal (and you must walk; cars are all but banned from the
city centre) is to immerse yourself in terraced avenues and bucolic parks
awash with an atmosphere of refined yet bohemian conviviality.
Begin your meander with a visit to the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek art
gallery, just 10 minutes’ walk from the central train station and next to
the Tivoli Gardens amusement park. Inside is a huge selection of works by
Gauguin, who lived here briefly – and by all accounts unhappily – in the
1880s. In September, a major retrospective of his career begins; it includes
the famous Polynesian nudes he painted after he left the city.
Post-Tivoli relaxation doesn’t come much more chilled out than a hazy
sunny afternoon in Botanisk Have, the pick of the city’s green spaces as
far as locals are concerned. In the summer months, it’s possible to stroll
around the Palm House – which is modelled on the one at Kew Gardens;
and picnicking among the gems of Denmark’s flora is about as civilised an
experience as it’s possible to have in any city.
Bed down for the night at Hotel Kong Arthur, an imposing 19th-
century former home for apprentice workers that recently underwent a
makeover. Rooms on the ground floor lead out onto a multilevel courtyard,
and the greenhouse-style breakfast room serves a buffet each morning with
bread supplied by a local organic bakery called Emmerys. The staff are
unfailingly effervescent, but don’t try asking them to get you a last-minute
table at Noma – even the best concierges in town have their limits. HMN

Rob Crossan writes about travel for The Sunday Times Travel Magazine,
Time Out and National Geographic Traveller


Remarkable
INDONESiA
The mention of Indonesia conjures up images of exotic
beaches, vivid-green rice terraces and ancient temples.
But in addition to its beautiful landscapes, the country
is rich in arts, culture and craftsmanship

Across the thousands of islands that make up the Indonesian archipelago, resources is a large part of Indonesia’s creativity too. Abiding by a simple
local artisans practise the same traditional arts and crafts that their philosophy of respecting the land, many artisans use sustainable natural
ancestors once did. These handicrafts are an integral part of Indonesia’s resources such as bamboo, rattan or grass, and dyes made from plant
cultural identity, and its exports have influenced designers all around the pigments. Where possible, materials are nurtured by hand to ensure
world. Equipped with knowledge and skills that have been passed down minimal damage to the environment. Indonesia’s fertile volcanic soil also
from one generation to the next, Indonesian craftspeople turn their hands makes it ideally suited to growing spices. The Maluku Islands – otherwise
to a variety of arts, including the ancient and beautiful art of batiking, in known as the Spice Islands – have a warm climate that is perfect for
which wax is used to draw on fabrics. Other crafts include textile and cultivating coffee, chocolate and spices such as clove, nutmeg, tamarind
ikat weaving, ornate wood- and stone-carving, and jewellery-making. and turmeric, which are hand-tended, peeled and ground. It is these
The intricate handmade details of these products are precisely what make flavours that have helped to shape the colourful and aromatic cuisine
them individual. Indigenous knowledge of the land and its natural for which the country is renowned.

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Coffee plant Stockfood; temple Sylvain Grandadam, Gamma, Camera Press

AT HARRODS
Visit Harrods from 31st July to 27th August to
discover more about Indonesia. Explore a selection
of traditional arts and crafts, some of which have
been designed exclusively for Harrods. There is
also the opportunity to sample some authentic
Indonesian cuisine at the Sea Grill and Rotisserie

JAVA CHOCOLATE restaurants. Dr Mari Elka Pangestu, Indonesia’s
Minister of Trade, is working in conjunction with
Java’s volcanic landscape has earned the island a reputation for having the Indonesian Embassy in the UK to exhibit the
the most fertile soil for growing cocoa beans. For chocolate lovers, this
means that the cocoa produced here has a delicate hint of cinnamon,
country’s culture and crafts. For more information,
vanilla and nutmeg. Once mixed by expert chocolatiers, it creates a visit the Ministry of Trade’s export website at
smooth, rich milk chocolate. From £5.95 www.nafed.go.id.

All products available from the Remarkable Indonesia Exhibition Gallery, Third Floor

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