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EDITOR’S LETTER
February is all about looking
forward, especially when London
Fashion Week comes to town.
It’s not only the time designers showcase their new collections, it’s also when
we hear about everything that influences their work. Which is why our fashion
feature, Dream State, interprets the moods and motifs that have inspired the
SS15 shows of eight brilliant British designers. We also seek out all that’s cool
for the season in our Trend Report, and our antennae have been tuning into
some intriguing micro-trends – details that really put you in the picture.
Fashion weeks aren’t exclusively about the clothes, of course. They’re also
about people-watching and idea-swapping. Beauty expertise is in the spotlight
too, as the world’s best make-up artists and session hairstylists converge on
the capital to work their backstage magic. Their creativity ensures the models
hit the catwalks with looks that sync with the show’s styling, while at the same
time push the beauty boundaries. With this in mind, what better time to
take a longer-than-usual look in the mirror and road-test some new
products and techniques for yourself In fact, we’ve made it easy to do
that in-store with our 15 Minutes of Fashion event, where you’ll be able
to visit a series of super-fast touch-up stations to have blow-dries, manis
and pedis. The glam squads can also give you smoky eyes and hotshot
lips – the perfect prepping for being snapped like a cover girl. Also in the
frame this issue are weddings. Perhaps the exceptional engagement rings from
the most prestigious haute joaillerie houses will provide a gentle nudge towards
a grand Valentine’s Day gesture… the ultimate in planning for the future.
Main photo and cover image Katja Mayer
Jan Masters
Editor
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CONTENTS February 2015
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COVER
Photographer
KATJA MAYER
Illustrator
JESSICA MAY
UNDERWOOD
Fashion Editor
VICTORIA GAIGER
Hair JOSE QUIJANO
at D+V Management
using Bumble and
Bumble
Make-up JO FROST
at CLM using Chanel
Spring 2015
Nails CHISATO
YAMAMOTO at
Terry Manduca
Model SVEA BERLIE at
Premier wearing Dennis
Basso gown £6,650
NEW THIS MONTH
19 TOP 20
Launches, special offers and events for February
23 ZEITGEIST
What everyone’s talking about this month
27 THE FANTASTIC MS FOX
Calm. Self-assured. Emilia Fox puts it all down to turning 40,
therapy and prioritising her daughter – and their dachshunds
FASHION
31 SHOULDER FLASH
It’s the new sexy. From a glimpse to a full-on flaunting,
shoulders are designers’ latest sweet spot
34 MODERN HISTORY
His first job was at Gucci, he founded Prada menswear, and
he subsequently launched his own label. Quite some past for
designer Neil Barrett, whose future is looking just as bright
37 TREND WATCH: STRIPES
A stripy outfit can set the tone for the day. Just make
sure it’s in line with the occasion
39 WOMENSWEAR NEWS
Muse jewellery by Astley Clarke; Analeena’s Twin Peaks range
of bags in exotic skins; Oscar de la Renta’s super-feminine SS15
collection; a few of designer Bella Freud’s favourite things
40 FULL CREAM
From caramel and nude to the palest of pinks, a neutral colour
palette brings a new modernity to the SS15 collections
44 WOMENSWEAR NEWS
AWAKE’s latest collection; Jaquet Droz’s Charming Bird watch;
J Mendel’s collaboration with artist Enoc Perez; an interview
with David Morris principal designer Jeremy Morris
46 MENSWEAR NEWS
An American heartland-themed collection from Tommy Hilfiger;
Markus Lupfer’s latest offbeat knitwear; A. Lange & Söhne’s
updated 1815 watch; the Grooming Guru on good design
48 SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
Sportswear has been muscling its way into men’s fashion for
decades. Now, hi-tech fabrics and graphics deliver an urban edge
51 TREND REPORT SS15
Flowers bloomed. Denim diversified. And designers gave us
carte blanche to wear head-to-toe white. Here’s the steer on
this season’s sartorial highlights
58 DREAM STATE
From Japanese prints to 1970s-style Hawaiian flourishes,
we celebrate the moods and motifs that have inspired
the SS15 collections of eight brilliant British designers
68 SHADOW PLAY
Indulge your alter ego with the lean silhouettes and unexpected
detailing of the international menswear collections
77 TO LOVE AND TO CHERISH
Getting married in style requires planning. Fortunately, Harrods
is here to help you make it a day to remember
81 BRIDAL NEWS
The Floral Couture cake collection from Rosalind Miller; bespoke
gowns from Phillipa Lepley and Ralph & Russo; the Chaumet
Joséphine diamond jewellery collection; master florist Moyses
Stevens’ bridal bouquets; Italian tailoring from Canali
82 TO HAVE AND TO HOLD
Indulge the bride and groom with a stylish gift
94 CARRIED AWAY
The vows have been taken. The confetti has been thrown.
Now it’s the honeymoon. This way to paradise…
BEAUTY
99 BEAUTY NEWS
Anne Semonin Youth Radiance Elixir; a moisture-boosting
programme from Japanese brand Suqqu; Philip Kingsley’s threepart
Trichotherapy regime; Miss Heaven Scent plays Cupid
100 HIGH FIVE
Editor Jan Masters reveals her top beauty treats for the month
112 SECRETS OF THE DEEP
Sea kelp. Sound waves. Vats of bubbling broth. Andy Bevacqua
of The Max Huber Research Labs talks about the heritage and
science behind Crème de la Mer
FOOD, INTERIORS & LIFESTYLE
115 THE GOOD MIXER
French raclette is the ultimate winter warmer when melted
in fondue or tartiflette, or poured over potatoes
120 DELICIOUSLY YOURS
Melt hearts on Valentine’s Day with hot chocolate, biscuits
and… more chocolate
122 FOOD NEWS
Refined rosés from Château d’Esclans; the Harrods for Her
hamper; Forrey & Galland handmade chocolates; an interview
with chef Ian Pengelley of Mango Tree, Pan Chai and Chai Wu
125 INTERIORS NEWS
The Hästens handmade Vividus bed; Apple’s ultra-lightweight
iPad Air 2; the pizza-perfecting Chadwick Oven; hand-blown
pendant lamps from Baldi; the lab-inspired Tank barware
collection from Tom Dixon; February Cookshop events
127 LIFESTYLE NEWS
The Special Edition John F Kennedy pen from Montblanc;
Puiforcat’s eight-piece Fluidité coffee and tea set; exclusive
Tumi business bags in exotic skins; Valentine’s Day books
130 MY STYLE: LÉA SEYDOUX
France’s actress du jour talks red-carpet style and beauty essentials
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T OP 20
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1. Boucheron Plume de Paon necklace
The delicacy of a peacock feather is captured
in the 18kt white gold and diamond Plume
de Paon necklace. Price on request. The Fine
Jewellery Room, Ground Floor
2. Fendi SS15 menswear
Summer nights were the focus at Fendi, where
light knits were teamed with poolside sliders.
Sweater £625 and sandals £625. Men’s
International Gallery, Lower Ground Floor
3. Moncler childrenswear
Style and substance combine in Moncler’s
puffer jackets for mini adventurers. £470.
Children’s Designer Apparel, Fourth Floor
4. Alexander McQueen Legend bag
The new Legend bag from Alexander
McQueen is available as a tote (right), a
shopper and a clutch; all have strong hardware
and curved zips for a tough edge. Tote
£1,295. Luxury Accessories, Ground Floor
5. Mulberry Delphie Duo
Named after the flower delphinium, the
Delphie Duo is two bags in one: open the
flap, wrapping it under and over the bag to
reveal a different colour. £1,200. Luxury
Accessories, Lower Ground Floor
6. Givenchy Hydra Sparkling skincare
Drenching skin with moisture, Hydra Sparkling
High Moisturizing Luminescence Sap-Serum
promotes more youthful-looking skin. £39.50.
The Cosmetics Hall, Ground Floor
7. Vacheron Constantin Patrimony 81180
The vintage style of the new pink-gold
Patrimony 81180 watch echoes the original
model, launched in 1957. £13,950.
The Fine Watch Room, Ground Floor
8. Balenciaga SS15 womenswear
Sleek sophistication is the essence of
Balenciaga’s opulent SS15 lines. Jumpsuit
£2,325. International Designer, First Floor
9. Kenzo childrenswear
Californian surfer style infuses Kenzo’s latest
kids’ line, including updated versions of its
tiger-motif T-shirts and sweatshirts. T-shirt
from £49.95. Children’s and Junior
Designer Apparel, Fourth Floor
10. G emerald ring
With one 24ct emerald, 13 smaller emeralds
and no fewer than 412 round diamonds, G’s
ring is exclusive to Harrods. Price on request.
The Fine Jewellery Room, Ground Floor
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11. Louis Vuitton Pochette Mask bag
Nicolas Ghesquière strikes again with the
Pochette Mask bag, adding a little quirkiness
with a robot-like clasp. £1,850. Luxury
Accessories, Ground Floor
12. Harrods of London
Made from fox fur, the latest gilets from
Harrods of London are irresistibly snuggly.
£4,450. Luxury Collections, First Floor
13. Givenchy SS15 womenswear
Riccardo Tisci’s SS15 collection for Givenchy
is ’60s-inspired; chiffon blouses and skirts
are teamed with sleeveless leather jackets and
thigh-high boots. Top £1,999 and skirt
£1,799. International Designer, First Floor
14. Cosmique de Chanel jewellery
The shooting-star motif in the Cosmique
de Chanel ceramic and diamond jewellery
range references Coco Chanel’s childhood
bed frame. Ring £3,200. The Fine Jewellery
Room, Ground Floor
15. 15 Minutes of Fashion event
February is Fashion Month and, to celebrate,
Harrods is offering instant image fixes such
as make-up touch-ups and mini blow-dries,
manis and pedis. Don’t waste a second.
16. Breguet Reine de Naples Cammea watch
Celebrating the art of cameos, the Reine de
Naples Cammea watch has a white gold case
and a sunflower dial carved from a seashell;
the bezel is set with 40 diamonds. £46,300.
The Fine Watch Room, Ground Floor
17. Harrods chocolate heart
Harrods couverture milk chocolate finds
romantic expression in a latticed heart
for Valentine’s Day. £16.95. Food Halls,
Ground Floor
18. Balmain SS15 menswear
The SS15 menswear collection from Balmain is
based on ’70s skiwear, motorcycle jackets and
overalls worn by Formula One drivers. Jacket
£14,950; exclusive to Harrods. Men’s
International Gallery, Lower Ground Floor
19. YSL Beauty Y-Shape skincare
Chin up with Forever Youth Liberator
Y-Shape Concentrate from Yves Saint
Laurent, designed to firm skin along the
jawline, neck and décolleté. 30ml, £65.
The Cosmetics Hall, Ground Floor
20. Estée Lauder gift with purchase
In February, purchase two Estée Lauder
products (one of which must be skincare)
and receive a metallic clutch and eight mini
products. The Colour and Cosmetics Halls,
Ground Floor
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PEOPLE & PLACES in the air in February BY
FASHION Alice Temperley, designer
Portrait Temperley London
“I want my designs to be real,” Alice Temperley says. “Decadent and romantic, but wearable.” Though she has established her label as the go-to
for embellished gowns and ethereal dresses, her SS15 collection is more daywear-centric. Relaxed suits in pastels are the biggest departures,
while latticework cocktail dresses take their cues from sportswear. Even the key prints (seen on her kimonos and kaftans) have edgier-thanusual
origins; their motifs are reworkings of ink paintings from Japan’s Edo period. And there’s plenty of Temperley’s trademark decoration in
the mix: mermaid-style dresses are adorned with pearls, embroidered with shell motifs or studded with crystal sea creatures. Temperley studied
at Central Saint Martins and the Royal College of Art before launching her eponymous label in 2003, but she credits her rural upbringing with
her success. “It gave me a sense of freedom that I apply when I’m designing.” Available from Eveningwear and Studio, First Floor
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BOOK Thea Porter by Laura McLaws
Helms and Venetia Porter
Sadly all but forgotten, Thea Porter
was in the late 1960s one of the most
influential figures in fashion in London.
Largely responsible for the boho chic that
popularised the use of Indian, Turkish and
Middle Eastern fabrics and embellishments,
her creations were essential wear for the likes
of Princess Margaret, Elizabeth Taylor and
Mick and Bianca Jagger. Now, as Porter’s
work is exhibited at the Fashion and Textile
Museum (from 6th February to 3rd May),
her daughter Venetia and the fashion
historian Laura McLaws Helms look back
at her exotic designs. £25. Available from
Harrods Books & Cards, Second Floor
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THEATRE Happy Days
It’s one of the strangest roles in theatre: a woman trapped
up to her waist in earth is gradually entombed until
only her head is visible. But Winnie, in Samuel Beckett’s
Happy Days, is also a tremendous platform for the greatest
actresses, and Juliet Stevenson makes the part wholly her
own. Interpreting Beckett’s poetic language and surreal
humour makes for fertile discussion after the show.
Meanwhile, there can be no doubting the commanding
magnificence of Stevenson in her every tic and word.
From 13th February to 21st March at the Young Vic
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Juliet Stevenson in Happy Days
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ZEITGEIST
FILM Fifty Shades of Grey
The twist that EL James gave the romantic novel
with her Fifty Shades trilogy captured the imagination of
millions of readers. Now, after a hotly debated casting
quest, her tale at last comes to the screen, directed
by English photographer and filmmaker Sam Taylor-
Johnson. Jamie Dornan (who’s made an impact in
TV’s The Fall) plays Christian Grey, an uncommonly selfpossessed
but emotionally flawed business mogul who
tutors ingenue Anastasia Steele (Dakota Johnson)
in his singular tastes. Fifty Shades of Grey opens on
13th February in the UK
Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson
in Fifty Shades of Grey
Joaquin Phoenix and Josh
Brolin, stars of Inherent Vice
FILM Inherent Vice
BOOK Holy Cow by David Duchovny
The star of The X-Files and Californication,
Ivy League-educated David Duchovny is
more than just a pretty face. Similarly, his
debut book for kids and adults is a far more
intriguing and ambitious affair than the
publishing efforts of many celebrities. Holy
Cow is a freewheeling allegory in which a
cow, a pig and a turkey escape their farm
and, in a series of twists, end up having a
surprising effect on world politics. £9.99.
Available from Harrods Books & Cards,
Second Floor
Following on from the weighty brilliance of There Will Be
Blood and The Master, director Paul Thomas Anderson
rejoins forces with the star of the latter – Joaquin Phoenix
– for an altogether more light-hearted affair. Adapted from
Thomas Pynchon’s novel, Inherent Vice recalls the blissful
confusion of ’70s film noir. As Phoenix’s private eye, Doc
Sportello, stumbles through the case of a kidnapped
billionaire in hippy-era California, we’re reminded of the
Cohen brothers’ The Big Lebowski and Robert Altman’s The
Long Goodbye. Owen Wilson, Reese Witherspoon and
Benicio Del Toro are just a few of the supporting stars.
Inherent Vice opens on 30th January in the UK
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INTERVIEW
The fantastic
MS FOX
Calm. Self-assured. Emilia Fox
puts it all down to turning 40,
therapy and prioritising her
daughter – and their dachshunds
BY NIKI B OWES / JU OAD
DEPUTY F
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In a loft studio in northwest London, Emilia
Fox is perched in the centre of a huge sofa,
bundled up in a scarf large enough to be
classified a blanket. In person, she’s a pareddown
version of her on-screen self – doe-eyed and
softly spoken. And her face, with its classically
English proportions, is made for period drama.
Strangely, it’s not this genre of acting she’s best
known for – at least not of late. For the past 10
years she has played forensic pathologist Dr Nikki
Alexander in the BBC crime drama Silent Witness.
“Ten years!” she says, eyes widening. “I feel like
I’ve only been doing it for about two. I count my
blessings because I get to make five very different
film-length pieces every year [each episode of Silent
Witness is two hours long], and there’s a lovely
familiarity with the people who work on the show.
It’s also nice because it has meant I’ve had stability
and haven’t had to endure the roulette aspect of
my job. I’m sure there are some actors who love
the gamble of not knowing what’s going to happen
next month, or even tomorrow. But I don’t miss
the feeling of being on a cliff edge.”
Fox’s desire for a less volatile lifestyle is perhaps
due in part to the fact that she’s not yet found the
consistency in her personal life that she has in her
professional world. Her love life first made the papers X
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following a short engagement to comedian Vic Reeves in
2000. She then married Mad Men actor Jared Harris (son
of Richard) in 2005. Sadly, the marriage ended in divorce
in 2010. Later that year, she had a daughter, Rose, with
Jeremy Gilley, the actor, filmmaker and founder of the
organisation Peace One Day, from whom she parted ways
a year later. “I think people find it curious that I haven’t
settled yet. I find it curious!” she says.
Fox is from one of Britain’s most famous acting dynasties.
Grandfather Robin was a theatrical agent; her father
Edward and uncles James and Robert are in the industry,
as is her mother, Joanna David. Even little brother
Freddie is a thesp; he looks so like his older sis that when
he played cross-dresser Marilyn in the Boy George TV
movie Worried About the Boy, people thought it was her.
But Fox says that watching her family’s experience
actually made her want to avoid following in their
footsteps. “It’s not secure. I didn’t want to grow up and
be that person who’s left wondering when the next job is
going to materialise,” she says. She was also a shy child,
preferring cello practice to being on set with her parents.
“Whereas Freddie came out singing and dancing, I was
more reserved; I didn’t want to prove myself in that way.
I thought I’d find something a bit more original to do.”
So Fox took herself off to Oxford to study English.
However, “on a whim”, she auditioned for a part in the TV
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version of Pride and Prejudice (she played Georgina, the
sister to Colin Firth’s Mr Darcy) and got it. Twenty years
later, she has a wide and varied CV under her belt. “I love
[acting] now, but it really happened by default,” she says.
“I never thought I’d still be doing this. Never!”
Though Fox is separated from Rose’s father, the two are
still friends, and put their daughter’s wellbeing first. “I’d
be lying if I said it’s been easy,” she says. “But, hey, we’ve
come out the other side and, for me, the ‘single mum’
label is something positive. Jay and I get on very well
together, and that’s the key. It’s about us parenting her,
protecting her childhood. I thank God we were able to
put our focus and energies into that.”
Happily ever after is something she still hopes for. But,
she says, “I know I have to be more thoughtful, because
there’s someone else in the equation now; it’s not just
me.” She stays tight-lipped about her on/off relationship
with chef Marco Pierre White. She will, however, admit
to being smitten with her dachshunds, Clive and Dolly.
“Rose and I are very in love with them,” she says. “But
puppy training wasn’t something I was quite prepared for.
Not that I’d change a thing, of course.”
Now 40, Fox says she’s finally in a good space. “So, for
anyone who’s worrying about it, be assured that it’s actually
quite fun,” she says. “You’ve ironed out all the things you
worried about in your twenties and thirties, and can look
forward to feeling much calmer and more self-assured.”
She’s open about the ongoing therapy that’s helped her
achieve her happy state. “It’s straightened things out for
me. I feel much more settled because of it. When things
start to get on top of me, I can now talk myself through
the situation, which is very helpful. The overall reward is
being with Rose – but something like this afternoon has
been such a treat. I’ve had my hair and make-up done, my
nails have been manicured and I’ve been able to wear some
beautiful clothes. These are the perks of the job, you know.”
From today’s outfits, she says she couldn’t possibly
choose a favourite. “They’re all beautiful and elegant – but
also quite fun.” Regarding her own wardrobe, she’s less
effusive. “It’s all such a mess. I was rushing to work one
day, and I ducked under three dresses I’ve got hanging
from the bedroom door frame. I must have done it at
some weird angle, because I then tried to stand up and
realised I’d put my back out. We were supposed to be
filming stunts for Silent Witness that day, and I couldn’t do
them.” She rolls her eyes: “I didn’t dare tell them how I’d
done it – ducking under my messy clothes like a teenager.”
Before we go, she whips out her iPhone to show me
pictures of the dogs (both adorable). Then she pulls on
her coat, rearranges the blanket scarf, and goes off into the
night. Even though she’s clearly enjoyed being pampered at
today’s shoot, you get the impression she can’t wait to get
back to her favourite place: home. HMN
Emilia Fox stars in Silent Witness on BBC1
Niki Browes is associate editor of InStyle Magazine

“I’m sure there are some actors who love the
gamble of not knowing what’s going to happen
next month, or even tomorrow. But I don’t
miss that feeling of being on a cliff edge”
Hair ENZO VOLPE at Mandy Coakley
Make-up LIZ DAXAUER at Caren
using Shu Uemura
Nails KIM TREACY
Photographer’s Assistant SAM COPELAND
Fashion Assistant OLIVIA HALSALL
Digital Operator JOSEPH SERESIN

THE LATEST LOOKS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL CATWALKS
SHOULDER FLASH
It’s the new sexy. From a glimpse to a full-on flaunting,
shoulders are designers’ latest sweet spot
BY
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FASHION
When it comes to reflecting the state
of our society, hemlines may hog the
headlines but, historically, fashion
designers’ handling of the shoulders
has offered equally interesting
insights. For example, after the Second World War, the
feminine, rounded shoulders of Christian Dior’s New
Look foreshadowed women’s return to domestic roles.
Then, in the eighties, exaggerated shoulder pads signified
their increasing power in the workplace.
Whether it’s worth reading anything into designers’
shoulder-baring styles this season is debatable. In
2009, the popularity of Balmain’s bold shoulders was
thought to signal our desire for protection in a time of
fiscal uncertainty, so it could be that the sea of exposed
collarbones on the SS15 catwalks reflected a renewed
economic confidence. Or perhaps designers simply felt
it would offer relief after a season of blanket wraps.
Either way, the new cuts have a lot to recommend
them. Easier to wear than last season’s crop tops and less
obvious than low necklines, SS15’s exposed shoulders
exert a subtler, more sophisticated sex appeal. Consider
Christopher Kane’s uncharacteristically demure collection:
the designer took a claret-coloured dress from sombre
to seductive by adding skilfully draped sashes of tulle
that gave the illusion of slipping off Serbian model
Mina Cvetkovic’s shoulders. There’s also a coy revealand-conceal
quality to 3.1 Phillip Lim’s sculptural
constructions, while a spearmint-coloured dress
by Valentino has strategic cut-outs that expose just
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a sliver of collarbone. The key to mastering the new
necklines is minimalist styling: at Roland Mouret, an
asymmetrical cocktail dress called for a simple clutch
rather than a shoulder-obscuring statement bag, while a
dress at Lanvin was suspended by delicate golden chains,
negating the need for necklaces.
Not all the designs exhibit so much restraint: there was
a Dynasty-era exuberance to the necklines at rising star
Alessandra Rich’s show, and a hyper-feminine seventies
inflection to the crossover halters at Matthew Williamson
and gypsy-style gowns at Marchesa. Alexander Wang’s
Balenciaga collection was rooted in the present rather
than the past: he riffed on high-performance cycling gear
to bring a refreshing modernity to embellished halterneck
jumpsuits and crossover dresses. At Givenchy by Riccardo
Tisci, exquisitely cut collarbone-revealing dresses had an
erotic charge even though they exposed little.
Incidentally, it’s interesting to note that, although
they were first introduced in the 16th century, shoulderbaring
designs still haven’t quite lost their shock factor.
Only last year, a female reporter was banned from a
Utah courtroom for wearing a sleeveless high-necked
blouse. Conclusive proof, if it were needed, that in terms
of impact, the new necklines stand head and shoulders
above the rest. HMN
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FASHION INTERVIEW
Modern
HISTORY
His first job was at Gucci, he founded Prada’s
boundary-pushing menswear, and he subsequently
launched his own label. Quite some past for designer
Neil Barrett, whose future is looking just as bright
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ASHION ASSISTANT
SIMON LIPMAN
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and trousers £350
Quizzing wildly successful people on what they’d
want to do if they weren’t doing what made them wildly
successful is an interview staple. And there’s a reason
for that: the answers are sometimes revealing and
usually involve interesting anecdotes. Lanvin’s Alber
Elbaz once took a sabbatical from fashion with the aim
of enrolling in medical school. Giles Deacon dreamed
of opening a petting zoo. Perhaps most incongruously,
Miuccia Prada devoted five years to studying to be
a mime artist. However, as the scion of a tailoring
dynasty that stretches back to the 19th century, designer
Neil Barrett’s fate in the sartorial arts was sealed at an
early age. So did he ever get even the slightest chance
to consider an alternative job “Maybe… a furniture
designer” he ventures.
At this point I’m tempted to suggest that, had he
pursued a career in trend prediction, or even as a
consultant in the shadowy art of futurology, he would
surely have made a killing. After all, being several light
years ahead of everyone else is something of a natural
state for Barrett. While you might not immediately
recognise his name, if you’re a man with even a passing
interest in fashion, then your wardrobe will almost
certainly have felt his influence.
The smartened-up sportswear that’s currently
dominating the catwalk That’s been Barrett’s calling
card since the 1980s. The trend for minimal tailoring
in hi-tech fabrics Look back to the first Prada menswear
collection that he created, back in the ’90s, for a
masterclass in the concept. Shirts and ties in matching
fabrics Waxed denim Bonded jersey sweatshirts
emblazoned with lightning bolts or Bauhaus-style motifs
All owe their origins – or at least their popularity – to the
uncannily prescient Barrett.
“I feel like I’ve been doing my signatures since school,”
shrugs Barrett, an unassuming but stylish Brit who
launched his eponymous Milan-based label in 1999. “It’s
only in the last 10 years that those things have become
popular, and maybe in the last two or three that they’ve
become super on-trend. I’ve always followed my instinct
over trends. I don’t design my clothes to look crazy on the
catwalk. I’d rather see them being worn in real life.”
It’s true that Barrett’s designs don’t immediately seem
radical or pioneering. Take a closer look, however, and
you’ll see that the seemingly purist Savile Row-style
tailoring has been slightly subverted – perhaps by shrunken
proportions, clever construction or high-performance
fabrics. The result is clothes that, as architect Zaha Hadid
– a friend and frequent collaborator – explains, “explore
structure, material and proportion while expressing
remarkable integrity and the greatest attention to detail”.
Barrett’s resolutely modern take on classic menswear
codes has made his design label the go-to brand for a
certain type of discerning man: someone who cares about
craftsmanship and wants his clothes to look cool without
being avant-garde, and edgy but still refined. This type of
man is rather neatly illustrated by Barrett’s loyal clientele,
with a roll call that includes Brad Pitt, Justin Timberlake,
Orlando Bloom, Jake Gyllenhaal, Ewan McGregor and
Lenny Kravitz.
The references that Barrett reinterprets with such
success (namely old-fashioned tailoring, sportswear and X
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“I needed to challenge myself, to prove to
myself that I could do it without any help.
I wanted total integrity for my brand”
Neil Barrett sweatshirt
£320, T-shirt £170 and
trousers £350
military) are ones he was introduced to early. He spent
his formative years on the south coast, in Plymouth, and
remembers being fascinated by the military uniforms
that his grandfather would tailor for the servicemen who
passed through the naval city. “He was so meticulous
and precise,” Barrett says of his predecessor. “I’m always
striving to achieve that.”
A self-described “dreamer with a practical brain”,
Barrett studied fashion design at Central Saint Martins,
then followed that with a master’s degree at the Royal
College of Art. “At Central Saint Martins, they let you
do whatever you want, which was amazing,” he says.
“But at the Royal College, suddenly all those crazy ideas
had to be applied to reality. That’s when I became more
rounded. I left feeling fully formed as a designer.” So fully
formed, in fact, that a mere two days after his graduate
show, Barrett was snapped up as Gucci’s senior menswear
designer. “I had to pinch myself,” he remembers. “Four
days later, I was flown out to Florence, picked up at
the airport by a limousine, and put up in an apartment
overlooking the River Arno.”
Despite feeling like he’d been thrown in at the deep
end, the designer thrived at Gucci, and five years after
his appointment had ascended to the heady heights of
directorship. Most designers would have been content
with that career high, but Barrett was already hankering
after a new challenge. “Gucci was a fantastic place to be,
but the style wasn’t reflective of my taste,” he says. “Prada,
on the other hand, was a brand I was passionate about.
Prada was 100 per cent my taste.”
There was a slight problem, though: Prada didn’t
have an existing, or planned, menswear division.
Undeterred, Barrett drafted a letter to the Prada Group’s
formidable CEO, Patrizio Bertelli, asking for an
opportunity to outline his aesthetic vision for the line.
Granted an audience, Barrett pulled an ace from up
his sleeve, presenting Bertelli with a fully realised Prada
menswear collection – centring on lean, clean-lined,
sports-influenced tailoring – with samples that he’d
created from scratch in his spare time. “I don’t believe
in doing things half-heartedly,” Barrett says, by way of
explanation. “In my world, you either do something
well or you don’t do it at all.”
Of course, for an ambitious designer, landing your
dream job at the age of 30 presents a conundrum. “Where
on earth do you go from Prada” Barrett asks. “For me,
Prada is the most wonderful company in the world, the
absolute pinnacle.”
With such an illustrious CV, Barrett found himself in
the enviable – and atypical – position of being offered roles
with other design houses. The logical career progression,
however, was to strike out on his own, and he received
plenty of offers from commercial investors for a solo
venture. Again, though, he decided to decline.
“I needed to challenge myself, to prove to myself that
I could do it without any help,” Barrett explains. “I also
wanted total integrity for my brand, and I couldn’t be sure
how pure those offers were or how respectful they would’ve
been of the business.” The offers have kept coming,
though: the designer says that, in his first year of operation,
someone tried to buy him out entirely, and since then he’s
been approached by investors every six months or so.
It’s easy to see the attraction. Thanks to Barrett’s savvy
business sense, the company turned a profit from the
start. In 2006, he launched womenswear after stores
reported that women were buying up all his smallest sizes.
That same year, his label’s sales hit €50m – a remarkable
achievement given that he eschewed any form of
marketing, PR or advertising for the first 10 years.
Today, Barrett finds himself at a crossroads. The
combination of the recent boom in the menswear market
(its growth is expected to outstrip that of womenswear in
the next five years) and the economic boom in Asia (a key
market for Barrett) means his business is doing better than
ever. And, crucially, he’s been able to balance commercial
success with pushing the label forward creatively. His
SS15 menswear collection is a case in point, incorporating
prints made from distorted images of classical statues.
Next on the agenda are accessories. “I’m about to specialise
in bags and shoes, so that’s a whole new world for me,” he
says. As 95 per cent of the company’s revenues come from
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STRIPES
A stripy outfit can set the tone
for the day. Just make sure it’s
in line with the occasion
BY LA
TON
ready-to-wear collections rather than the higher-margin
accessories, the untapped potential is massive.
Barrett’s workload is vast. He designs eight collections
a year, developing around 50 fabrics for each season (this
season he created outerwear from fabrics that are entirely
crease-proof). And he produces his clothes not just in
different sizes but in four different fits, ensuring that he
is able to cater for both the tastes and the body shapes
of his international clientele.
Though he still considers himself a British designer,
Barrett is a passionate advocate of Italian craftsmanship,
with over 90 per cent of his collection now made in Italy.
In 2009, he invested in his own production division in
a bid to make the company entirely vertically integrated,
and this year, he’s opening a 6,500sq m headquarters and
factory in the centre of Milan so that he can monitor
production quality even more closely. Of course, that
level of perfectionism comes at a price, and despite living
in Italy, those fabled two-hour lunch breaks are far from
reality for Barrett. “Oh, I wish,” he laments. “I could be
in London, Milan or New York… it doesn’t matter, really.
I’m always thinking about fashion. For those around
me, I try to switch off occasionally, but I usually end
up faking it.”
For my closing question, I venture another tried-andtested
interview favourite: what has been his proudest
achievement “I haven’t had one yet,” Barrett says. “I feel
like the best is yet to come.” HMN
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Lower Ground Floor
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Grooming KEIICHIRO
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using Bumble and Bumble
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AMY BARTON
Photographer’s Assistant
PHIL HEWITT
An important new study into the psychology of
stripe-wearing has revealed a worrying rise in what’s
been termed “stripe myopia”. A representative from the
British Stripe Council voiced concerns that individuals are
unaware of the message their stripes may be giving out.
Researchers found that the condition affects those dressed
in horizontal and vertical stripes equally, with an alarming
surge among cavalier diagonal-stripe wearers.
Experts recommend a more responsible approach
to stripe-wearing. Before donning your Gucci sweater,
determine whether you feel charged with the bright
joviality of a children’s storybook character, or gripped by
the sober existentialism of the Parisian Left Bank. Confusing
these two very different stripe moods could be hazardous
to both yourself and others.
Scientists have a simple test to help: on one side of your
kitchen table, place a Juliette Gréco record, a strong black
coffee, a packet of Gauloises and a carafe of vin rouge;
on the other, a bag of Liquorice Allsorts and the complete
Where’s Wally collection. The pile with the most appeal
indicates your stripe mood.
For the most part, onlookers react to stripes with joy
and merriment. It is impossible, say experts, to behold
a Stella McCartney dress with its broad orange and blue
stripes and not experience the delight of the Big Top.
Of course, this visceral reaction means the design
should on no account be chosen for serious situations.
Wearing your flirtily striped Carolina Herrera dress while
breaking up with a suitor, for example, could mean the
gentleman in question is left mesmerised and unable
to absorb the devastating news. It’s equally inadvisable to
wear Hedi Slimane’s humbug-like blazer for Saint Laurent
in a conservative workplace lest you’re suddenly overcome
with the urge to wreak Beetlejuice-style havoc.
A spokeswoman for the Fashion Constabulary recently
cautioned that wearing stripes can also lead to being
mistaken for an escaped convict. At times of peak stripe
trends, an average of 17 Breton-top wearers a day were
being arrested erroneously in the UK. To counter this,
the Constabulary’s advice is as follows: while wearing
your Lanvin frock, avoid any suspicious activities,
such as clambering through jewellery shop windows or
masterminding an international diamond-smuggling
ring; and, except in absolute emergencies, try not
to carry a large bag marked “swag”.
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Laura Barton is a feature writer for The Guardian.
She also writes for Q, The Word, Vogue and Red
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NEWS
Bella Freud Mary McCartney
Circular
LOGIC
Celebrated British jewellery designer
Bec Astley Clarke – whose services to the
jewellery industry were recognised with an
MBE in 2013 – has devoted her career to
convincing women to “go precious every
day” by creating jewellery that uses gems in
playful settings. For the new Muse collection,
Astley Clarke takes on the ancient craft of
micro-mosaics and gives it a thoroughly
modern makeover. Pavé diamonds stud the
Icon and Eclipse pendants in white or yellow
gold, and rose gold respectively, while the
Cadence pendants have concentric circles of
pavé diamonds set in rose or white gold.
Astley Clarke pendants from £850. Available
from Luxury Jewellery, Ground Floor
Sweetness
and light
For over 50 years Oscar de la Renta
designed feminine, elegant and
sometimes extravagant dresses.
Born in the Dominican Republic
in 1932, he began his career as an
apprentice to Cristóbal Balenciaga
in the early 1950s. He then moved
to Lanvin, and launched his own
label in 1965. His SS15 collection
– which, sadly, was his last – was
a tour de force. The designer
riffed on florals, creating delicate
monochromatic motifs in broderie
anglaise and organza. From left
Oscar de la Renta top £1,525
and skirt £1,775; jacket £3,175
and skirt £1,099. Available from
International Designer, First Floor
PEAK SEASON
Classic bags in lizard and crocodile are
signatures of Analeena, the accessories
label founded in 2008 by Lina H, a
designer who honed her skills working
for the likes of Gianfranco Ferré and
Hermès. Analeena’s new Twin Peaks range
builds on these trademarks. The cleverly
constructed bags open on both sides and
have a removable shoulder strap. Lina H’s
legendary attention to detail can be seen
in the rose-gold-threaded seams.
Analeena bag £8,250; exclusive to
Harrods. Available from Luxury
Accessories, Ground Floor
BELLA FREUD
y f vou te things
British designer Bella Freud
studied fashion in Rome before
launching her eponymous
knitwear label in 1990. Since
then, her quirky, pop culturereferencing
slogan sweaters have
been worn by the likes of Kate Moss, Courtney
Love and Madonna. Freud talks to Harrods
Magazine about the poetry book that prompted
her interest in words.
“Something I treasure is a poetry book called
Cautionary Tales for Children by Hilaire
Belloc. My dad [the late artist Lucian Freud]
gave me a copy on my
ninth birthday. He didn’t
give presents very often,
but the ones he did give
were quite special.
“The moral of each tale
is about how children
ought to behave. So,
for example, you have
Matilda, Who told Lies, and
was Burned to Death, or
Lord Lundy, Who was too
Freely Moved to Tears,
and thereby ruined his Political
Career. It was first published
in 1907, but it hasn’t dated.
Children’s stories from that era
are typically ghoulish,
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but these are also
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are terribly funny too.
“There are similarities in Belloc’s way of
looking at the world and the things my
family and I find funny; it’s a mixture of
black humour and old-school humour with a
touch of irreverence. The stories have stayed
in the back of my mind. Words tend to do
that; they don’t melt away or fade into the
background like images or other memories.
I’ve kept returning to Cautionary Tales, and
I also read it to my son.
“I’ve always admired Belloc’s economy,
and the way he used flourishes in unlikely
places. Often, ideas for my work come from
things I’ve read. Of course, I’m always looking
around; but I usually start my design process
by sketching out words rather than imagery
or garments, which is why my knitwear
often uses typography or slogans. I’m a visual
person, but in my career I’ve ended up using
words the way other people use patterns.”
– By Lindsay Macpherson
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FASHION
Temperley
London
dress
£2,399
Ted Baker
jacket
£269
ose GOLD
Lightly hammered
surfaces and clean
lines are the hallmarks
of Spanish designer
Monica Vinader’s
understated aesthetic.
Te ey London
Céline
sunglasses
from £189
Jay Ahr
playsuit
£625
Monica Vinader
necklace
£330
Karen Millen
dress £170
Full CREAM
From caramel and nude to the palest
of pinks, a neutral colour palette brings
a new modernity to the SS15 collections
Tom Ford
bag £4,300
Kurt Geiger
shoes £220
Dorothee
Schumacher
trousers
£265
Rupert
Sanderson
shoes £485
Club
Monaco
jacket
£240
Karen Millen
jacket £199
Donn n
Donna
Karan
coat £8,199,
shirt £750
and skirt
£4,599
*EDITOR’S
CHOICE
Seashell shades and
fluid shapes lend an
easy elegance to Alice
Temperley’s dreamy,
feminine pieces.
Temperley London
gown £2,199
Christian
Louboutin
Beauté
nail colour
£36
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To the
POINT
Escada’s collaboration with contemporary artist
Thilo Westermann has created a capsule collection
of floral dresses and separates that are spot on
The cross-pollination of fine art and fashion
seems set to continue for the new season,
with painterly influences aplenty in the
Spring/Summer 2015 collections. However,
not all designers used artists’ work simply as inspiration.
Escada fashion director Daniel Wingate was so impressed
by German contemporary artist Thilo Westermann’s
recent exhibition Was bedeutet denn für immer (So
what does forever mean) that he enlisted the artist to
collaborate on a capsule collection with the luxury
clothing brand. Westermann’s innovative work draws
on pointillism, a 19th-century Impressionist painting
technique whereby small, distinct dots of colour are
applied to a surface in a pattern to form a larger image.
His labour-intensive interpretation involves applying
black paint to the reverse side of Plexiglas, then using a
needle-like instrument to remove the colour dot-by-dot
to reveal a design. For the Escada range, Westermann’s
paintings were scanned and magnified, then their
motifs – which recall 17th-century Flemish floral still
lifes – made their way into Escada’s minimalist designs.
A compelling mix of artistry and aesthetics, the eight
pieces – sure to appeal to fans of art as well as fashion –
will be presented on black busts in a museum-like setting.
The collection incorporates tailored separates, T-shirts, an
evening gown, cocktail dresses and silk foulard scarves,
each rendered in monochrome with a flash of fuchsia.
Available from International Designer, First Floor
Escada dress £920 and blazer £840

PROMOTION

NEWS
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MUSIC and movement
In the 18th century, Jaquet Droz was known
for its highly decorated grandfather clocks
with sophisticated complications, music and
automata. Today, the watchmaker’s elaborate
designs are still in demand. As a case in point,
the brand has created a celebratory timepiece
for its 275th anniversary. The Charming Bird,
in white or rose gold with a sapphire crystal
dome, plays to the Jaquet Droz strengths by
combining haute horlogerie with automata:
powered by a piston-driven system, a tiny
singing bird, set against a sapphire dial, flaps
its wings, turns, opens its beak and flicks its
tail. Jaquet Droz watch £29,300. Available
from The Fine Watch Room, Ground Floor
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Designer Natalia Alaverdian has
quite a reputation for making women
look amazing: as fashion director for
Harper’s Bazaar Russia, she styled
everyone from Milla Jovovich to
Naomi Campbell. In 2012, she
left that role to launch AWAKE
(All Wonderful Adventures Kindle
Enthusiasm), a fashion brand
referencing Japanese art and culture,
inspired by tales from history, art and
film. For SS15, Alaverdian focuses
her talents on whimsical designs
and playful details: think inverted
box pleats, oversized fastenings and
idiosyncratic prints. AWAKE dress
£1,125. Available from Studio,
First Floor
Artistic alliance
A fifth-generation member of the family
that founded J Mendel in 1870, designer
Gilles Mendel made his mark at the
turn of the millennium by transforming
the company from traditional furrier
to fashion player. This season, Mendel
continues on his quest to keep the firm
at the forefront of fashion by joining
forces with Puerto Rican artist Enoc Perez
to create the Spring 2015 collection.
The pair share a love of architecture,
and this formed the starting point
for their collaboration, with Mendel
commissioning textile mills to replicate
Perez’s paintings of buildings. Asymmetry
also plays an important part in the
designs, with Perez’s artistic flair seen in
painterly motifs and abstract prints.
J Mendel dress £2,720. Available from
International Designer, First Floor
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JEREMY MORRIS
by Lindsay Macpherson
Family-owned fine-jewellery
house David Morris has
designed for Elizabeth Taylor,
Queen Noor of Jordan and the
James Bond films. Managing
director and principal designer
Jeremy Morris talks to Harrods Magazine
about creating jewellery that feels “alive”.
“My father started out as a goldsmith in
Hatton Garden. In 1962, his father-in-law
loaned him £200, a lot of money then, to set
up his own business. Within a year he’d won
the De Beers international jewellery award.
I grew up around jewellery – I can
remember playing in the workshop
as a child – but I did a three-year
apprenticeship before I entered the
business. Both my father and I are
bench jewellers at heart; as well
as knowing how jewellery should
look and feel, we have
a focus on manufacturing
and craftsmanship that
I don’t believe many others
in the industry share.
Our designs are never
boring or generic; David
Morris jewellery is certainly
not for the faint-hearted.
What we do is bold and strong,
but also wearable for women
of all ages. People
who appreciate real
jewellery generally
love our pieces.
There’s a distinct
handwriting to our
work. We’ve always
been design-led –
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our creations are interesting and unusual. My
father has a very good eye for jewellery that’s
‘alive’ – he’s always reminding me to create
movement in my designs. Jewellery can be
plain and one-dimensional; we strive to make
pieces that go beyond that.
My inspiration usually comes from the
stones. We might be influenced by maharaja
jewellery, Art Deco or Art Nouveau, but if
the stone is great, the design just flows, as it’s
dictated by the unique elements of the stone.
I often source antique jewellery, then recut
and repolish the stones to create new pieces.
I don’t see the company ever becoming
a massive conglomerate. I’d like to ensure
that it continues to grow and develop in line
with my concept of a family jeweller.”

NEWS
SHARK dresser
Known for his original approach, which
harnesses embroidery, embellishments
and prints on knitwear, Markus Lupfer
has garnered a cult following since his
well-received graduate collection in 1997.
In 2011 the German-born, London-based
designer launched his first menswear
collection, which combined classic shapes and
colours with witty, irreverent and often surreal
imagery. His most recent pieces adhere to
his signature aesthetic: a navy-blue sweater is
emblazoned with a sequined and embroidered
shark, while a sky-blue sweatshirt is decorated
with a black-skull design. From top Markus
Lupfer sweaters £295 and £350. Available
from Men’s Contemporary Collections,
Lower Ground Floor
BORN IN
THE USA
With Americana as inspiration,
Tommy Hilfiger has aptly named its
SS15 collection Heartland. Chinos and
button-down shirts paired with sporty,
lightweight jackets borrow from summer
holidays in Wisconsin; a city-meetsrural-Colorado
twist produces textured
blazers and structured sweatpants; and
military-inspired details such as epaulettes
and cargo pants in neutral tones evoke
the Texas desert. Nylon jackets are a
common thread throughout; a sunshineyellow
and black colourway complements
popper-fastened pockets, a concealable
hood, ribbed cuffs and a zip-and-button
double fastening. Tommy Hilfiger jacket
£250. Available from Men’s Casual
Collections, Fifth Floor
eturn of a classic
1815 was quite the year across Europe but, in the world of
horology, it marks the birth of Ferdinand Adolph Lange,
founder of A. Lange & Söhne. Two centuries on, the
manufacture has updated the model named in his honour
(first released in 1995) with an enlarged 40mm case and
manually wound movement paired with the classic Arabic
numerals, railway-track minute counter and smaller
seconds-hand dial at 6 o’clock. The watch features the
three-quarter plate introduced in 1864 by Lange himself,
made of untreated German silver, to enhance stability. Fine
materials pepper the piece: the argenté dial is in solid silver,
while the casing and prong buckle come in 18kt yellow,
white or pink gold. A. Lange & Söhne watch £17,000.
Available from The Fine Watch Room, Ground Floor
The G ng Gu
has designs on
good design
These days, grooming isn’t just
about looking good. Or even
smelling good. The refined
man will want everything
around him – including
what’s in his bathroom
cabinet – to suggest style and sophistication.
After all, you never know who might spot
these items when round for dinner.
Well-made grooming tools and fragrance
bottles speak volumes about their owner’s
personal style. So why not start with a
razor like Bolin Webb’s X1, whose
design cues are more Brands
Hatch than barbershop Sleek
and aerodynamic, it handles
beautifully – even around tricky
bends – befitting Bolin Webb’s
status as one of Britain’s 72
CoolBrands for 2014/15.
The êShave Flame Shaving
Set’s elegant curves give it a
sculptural feel; the razor is
beautifully weighted,
too, ensuring better
handling and a
smoother shave.
Fragrances, in my
opinion, should look
as good as they smell.
Catching my eye (as
well as my nose) of
late is Dunhill’s new
Icon – a deliciously
aromatic scent
housed in a bottle
with the graceful
engine-turned pattern that’s been
a feature of Dunhill accessories
since 1924. Craftsmanship is also
at the heart of the bottle design
for Bottega Veneta Pour Homme
Extrême, which is inspired by
Venetian glass and the shape
of a traditional Italian carafe.
The scent is a woody, leathery
and more intense version of the
brand’s signature men’s fragrance.
If design is very important to you,
though, consider the Lalique for Bentley
Crystal Edition. So beautiful is it that
looking at it provides almost as much
pleasure as wearing it.
FROM TOP Bolin Webb X1
razor £65; êShave Flame
Shaving Set £195; Dunhill
Icon eau de toilette 50ml,
£55, exclusive to Harrods;
Bottega Veneta Pour
Homme Extrême 50ml,
£52; Lalique for Bentley
Crystal Edition 40ml,
£3,000. Available from
The Gentleman’s Lounge,
Lower Ground Floor; The
Perfumery Hall, Ground
Floor; and harrods.com
Lee Kynaston writes about male grooming
for The Telegraph and has his own blog
at groomingguru.co.uk
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FASHION
oschino
The STATEMENT BAGS
Precise craftsmanship and cutting-edge
styling set this season’s sporty bags apart
The GRAPHIC
PRINT
For SS15, designers
have used playful
elements to elevate even
the most minimal of
sporting staples
Moschino
sweatshirt
£115
SPORTS illustrated
Sportswear has been muscling its way into
men’s fashion for decades. Now, hi-tech
fabrics and graphics deliver an urban edge
Givenchy by
Riccardo Tisci
jacket £899,
apron £425 and
trousers £375
Alexander
McQueen
bag
£999
Vivienne
Westwood
T-shirt
£84.95
ih suhi
Miharayasuhiro
sweater £325
Givenchy
*EDITOR’S
CHOICE
The much-loved
Monster motif puts in
an appearance on Fendi’s
tongue-in-cheek take on
high-top sneakers
Fendi shoes £975
Cerruti
1881 Paris
top £280
Giuseppe
Zanotti
shoes
£605
Available from Men’s Contemporary Collections, Men’s International Gallery
and The Men’s Shoe Salon, Lower Ground Floor; and harrods.com
Stylist Becky Branch
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Chloé
Ch isto he K ne
E de
Dio
THAT ’70S SHOW
In the capricious world of high fashion, it’s uncommon for
an era to be embraced so universally as the early seventies
were this season. There wasn’t complete unity when it came
to interpreting the trend, through: designers either took
their cues from disco or looked at the seventies through a
summer-of-love-tinged lens. At Matthew Williamson’s tour
de force SS15 show, there was an unmistakable Studio 54 feel
to his flowing palm-frond-print gowns and feather-fringed
minidresses. For the most part this wasn’t straightforward
pillaging, nor did it veer into pastiche: Elie Saab’s white
trouser suits and exuberant sunset-coloured dresses looked
fresh thanks to their unfussy execution. On the opposing
side was Valentino, Veronica Etro and Emilio Pucci’s Peter
Dundas whose fringed ponchos, beaded peasant blouses and
billowing tie-dyed dresses looked like an haute couturier’s
take on hippie-trail clothes. The new accessories collections
were also saturated with seventies inspiration: expect oversized
sunglasses, suede platform sandals and fringed bags for SS15.
GREAT WHITE
Did designers decide they needed a detox after winter’s
dramatic prints and colour-saturated patterns Was there
a consensus that a new season deserved a suitably blank
canvas Whatever the reason, the SS15 collections made a
convincing case for the palate-cleansing properties of head-totoe
white. A highlight was the all-white opening looks at Raf
Simons’ Dior show – the absence of colour meant an almost
clinical focus on form – while cream dresses at Christopher
Kane were similarly clean-lined. The romantic side of snowy
white wasn’t forgotten, though: Erdem Moralioğlu looked
to 19th-century botanist Marianne North for his design
inspiration, which meant his broderie anglaise maxidresses
had a dreamy Victoriana vibe. Valentino’s Maria Grazia
Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli also fell for the breezy charms of
broderie anglaise, as did Chloé’s Clare Waight Keller, who
used cutwork and folkloric fabric to conjure up fragile-looking
achromatic sundresses. When Alberta Ferretti, whose vision of
femininity always errs on the ethereal side, embraced the trend,
she managed to make her floor-skimming white embroidered
dresses look beautiful, but not bridal – no mean feat.
TOPSTITCHING
No longer confined to
denim, contrast stitching
showed up on fashion
month’s most stylish
catwalks, finding new
form on casual designs
alph Lauren, Prada and Céline Jason Lloyd-Evans
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FASHION
HIDE AND CHIC
Designers have ripped up the fashion rule book so frequently
that there’s barely an unbroken edict left. Still, it raised a
few eyebrows to see leather – usually reserved for the winter
months – being given an early outing this season. Even more
surprising was the fact that outerwear was a focus in most
collections: there were cocooning coats at Miu Miu, longline
trenches at Dior and belted camel coats at Prada. SS15’s
all-weather leather lent itself to any aesthetic: Hedi Slimane
gave it his signature rebellious spin at Saint Laurent, while
python-skin asymmetric skirts were off-kilter cool at Proenza
Schouler. In other designers’ hands leather and hides came
with a hint of kink: consider the latticework cages and bodycon
dresses at Olivier Rousteing’s Balmain show and the black
harness belts at Alexander McQueen. There was certainly an
erotic undertone to the armour-like lace-up leather jackets and
studded, grommeted gilets at Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci.
There was some dissent in the audience over the designer’s
source of inspiration (was it gypsies Gladiators Game of
Thrones) but everyone was in agreement on the outcome:
summer leather has never felt so fierce.
Givenchy
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S int L u ent
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oen Schoule
LACING
With most designers in
a seventies state of mind,
it makes sense that
lace-up ribbon necklines
are also enjoying a
sartorial resurrection
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WALK THE LINE
Marinière stripes are stalwarts but, for once, they weren’t
the only options in the SS15 collections. All manner of
linear motifs and geometric patterns made their mark.
Even gingham (surely the most maligned of all patterns)
had a comeback, giving Diane von Furstenberg wrap
dresses and sundresses at Michael Kors a Brigitte
Bardot-style glamour. There were monochrome stripes
at Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci and bands of pastels on
poetically pretty dresses at Valentino. At Chanel’s epic
Parisian street-scene catwalk, pinstripes played a starring
role on ultra-wearable versions of workwear and tailoring.
At Balmain, stripes took on new guises, from Mondrianesque
leather grids to pencil-thin primary-coloured lines.
Don’t expect this trend to be a flash in the pan. Nicolas
Ghesquière’s AW14 Louis Vuitton collection influenced
many designers this season, and his SS15 show – full of
striped leather skirts and modish minidresses – looks set
to shape what we’ll wear for seasons to come.
Ch nel
Available from Designer Collections, Eveningwear, International Designer, Studio and Superbrands, First Floor
Gucci Jason Lloyd-Evans
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DREAM
STATE
From Japanese prints to 1970s-style Hawaiian
flourishes, we celebrate the moods and motifs
that have inspired the SS15 collections of eight
brilliant British designers
KATJ / F
ILL JES WOOD
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Temperley London robe
and shorts from a selection

FASHION
Alessandra Rich dress £3,325;
Jimmy Choo shoes £425
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FASHION
Stella McCartney dress £2,250
and shoes from a selection
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Jenny Packham gown £10,500

SECTION
Matthew Williamson gown £1,899
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FASHION
Victoria Beckham top £699
and trousers £899; Christian
Louboutin shoes £445
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FASHION
Erdem top £1,499 and skirt from a
selection; Jimmy Choo shoes £495
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SHADOW PLAY
Indulge your alter ego with the lean silhouettes and
unexpected detailing of the international menswear collections
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FASHION
Lanvin suit £1,550 and shirt £230;
Stemar shoes £330
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shirt from a selection; Stemar shoes
£330; OPPOSITE PAGE Givenchy by
Riccardo Tisci shirt £325

THIS PAGE Dsquared2 shirt £220;
Gucci glasses from £249; OPPOSITE
PAGE Balenciaga coat £1,050, sweater
from a selection and trousers £415

FASHION
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THIS PAGE Cerruti 1881 Paris sweater
£825; OPPOSITE PAGE Alexander
McQueen shirt from a selection,
trousers £495 and tie £125
Available from Men’s International
Gallery, Men’s Shirts & Ties,
The Men’s Shoe Salon and Tom
Ford, Lower Ground Floor; and
harrods.com
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WEDDING SPECIAL

WEDDING SPECIAL
Cover photograph and lilies Ted Humble-Smith
To love and to
CHERISH
The dress. The diamonds. The decadent wedding breakfast. Getting
married in style requires a lot of meticulous planning. Luckily, most of
it is off-the-scale exciting so it’s a joy to do. And fortunately, Harrods is
here to help you finesse the details and make it a day to remember.
The star of any engagement, apart from the bride-to-be of course,
is the ring. And when it comes to the wedding itself, the sparkle of
exquisite jewellery doesn’t simply bring glamour to the occasion –
each piece worn becomes a cherished heirloom from that day forth.
With this in mind, our Wedding Special brings you bridal collections
from some of the world’s most prestigious haute joaillerie houses in
The Fine Jewellery Room on the Ground Floor.
Every house offers pieces that are both magical and distinctive
– rings, necklaces and earrings to fall in love with on sight. Harry
Winston elicits instant devotion with brilliant-cut stones; Chaumet
celebrates unity and family with the Liens collection, its central motif
a design of two lines crossing; Graff displays exceptional diamonds,
inventively set; Tiffany & Co. celebrates with magnificent stones
in platinum rings; De Beers captures every diamond’s “Fire, Life
and Brilliance”; David Morris casts a romantic spell with antique
rose-cut diamonds; G takes each stone as inspiration for its designs;
Bulgari fascinates with collections that speak to charismatic women;
Mikimoto places lustrous pearls centre stage; and Chanel fashions
elegant and striking pieces, focusing on the camellia flower so
beloved by Mademoiselle Chanel.
We also talk cakes that are works of edible art, floristry flourishes that
come from left field, dream dresses, made-to-measure tailoring, deeply
desirable gifts, and last but most certainly not least, honeymoons.
When the confetti has been thrown and the guests have departed,
it’s time to escape, and we have some ideas that will set your heart
aflutter. Let the celebrations commence.

NEWS
Main image: photographer Rui Faria; hair Ranelle Chapman; make-up Helen Walsh at S:Management; model Millie Waite at Union Models
Tiers of JOY
Elderflower, Sicilian lemon, banana and
honeycomb are just a few of the weddingcake
flavours available from Rosalind Miller.
But it’s not just what’s inside that won Miller
the title Best Wedding Cake Designer at the
Wedding Industry Awards two years in a
row; her background in graphic design means
the cakes are edible works of art. In the new
Floral Couture Collection – inspired by the
prints, beading and embroidery seen on the
SS14 catwalks – delicate sugar flowers adorn
ganache-covered tiers. £795. Available from
Food Halls, Ground Floor
Left-field blooms
With two Royal Warrants and over a century’s
floristry experience, Moyses Stevens knows
how to make an impact. The master florist
specialises in unusual blooms, locally sourced,
and its experts are on hand to interpret
wedding plans and colour schemes so that
your bouquets and buttonholes are perfect.
To book a free consultation, please call
020 7173 6493. Available from
Food Halls, Ground Floor
LOVE, ACTUALLY
The idiom “labour of love” is apt when it comes
to Ralph & Russo, Britain’s only haute-couture
fashion house. Tamara Ralph and Michael
Russo’s petites-mains create gowns using timehonoured
techniques ratified by Paris’s prestigious
Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture. A
similarly meticulous approach is a signature of
London-based bridal designer Phillipa Lepley.
Lepley – whose eponymous label recently
celebrated its 25th anniversary – specialises in
bespoke bridal gowns and accessories. Expert
craftsmanship is the brand’s cornerstone; couturestyle
dresses are fitted with invisible corsets, then
covered in embroidered French lace that takes
hundreds of hours to create. Right Ralph &
Russo dress £47,650; Jimmy Choo shoes £375.
Available from Superbrands, First Floor; and
Harrods Shoe Heaven, Fifth Floor. To book an
appointment with Phillipa Lepley, please visit
Personal Shopping, First Floor
Historical
ALLU E
Parisian jewellery house Chaumet has an illustrious past; founder Marie-Étienne Nitot
created the crown that Napoléon I wore at his coronation, and Empress Joséphine was a
loyal client. The Joséphine collection takes its aesthetic cues from the Empress’ favourite
aigrettes, which are elaborate – and sometimes feathered – head adornments. But for the
range, rather than simply replicating designs from its archives, Chaumet has given the
aigrette a makeover. The motif has been scaled down for a platinum and pavé diamond
ring, a delicate necklace and a transformable brooch; but the jewel in the crown of the
collection is a white gold tiara set with 193 brilliant-cut diamonds. £56,900.
Available from The Fine Jewellery Room, Ground Floor
GOOD MEASURE
For men who are serious about their suits,
proper tailoring is a must. Italian label Canali has
been a stalwart of the sartorial scene since 1934,
and its made-to-measure service is considered
first class, promising superlative fit, singular
attention to detail and a choice of more than
200 fabrics. For the ultimate finishing touch,
Canali also allows men to put their stamp on a
classic tailored shirt: after being measured, clients
can personalise the shirt by choosing from 150
fabrics, six collar styles and five types of cuff.
Canali tie from £95, and made-to-measure
tuxedo £1,500 and shirt from £170. Available
from Men’s Luxury Collections, Ground Floor

GIFTS
Jura GIGA 5
coffee
machine
from £3,750
Riedel
Black Tie
decanter
£495
edel
Carrs
Imperial
cabinet
£10,199
*EDITOR’S
CHOICE
Marcel Wanders’
New Antique
vase fuses crystal
with white Italian
marble.
Marcel Wanders
for Baccarat New
Antique vase £16,800
To have and
TO HOLD
Indulge the bride and groom
with a stylish gift to remember
Vera Wang
for Wedgwood
Gilded Weave
teapot £130
and 23cm
plate £25
KitchenAid
Artisan stand
mixer £429
KitchenAid
Dennis
Basso gown
£6,650
Available from Eveningwear, First Floor; Bed Linens, Home Appliances, Luxury Home
and Wedgwood & Waterford Crystal, Second Floor; and harrods.com
Puiforcat
Cognac beaker
£1,805
The White
Company
frame £70
Yves Delorme
Enlacer cashmere
throw £995
ifo c t
Yves Delo e
Main image: photographer Rui Faria; hair Ranelle Chapman; make-up Helen Walsh at S:Management; nails Chisato Yamamoto at Terri Manduca; model Millie Waite at Union Models

WHAT A
GIRL WANTS
The sparkling stars of the big day; eternal
symbols of love: these breathtaking bridal
collections prove diamonds really are forever
TED HUMBLE-SMITH
HARRY WINSTON
Give a girl diamonds, and she’ll be happy. Give a girl
Harry Winston diamonds, and she’ll love you forever.
There is an energy and optimism that seems to come
packaged with every diamond from the New York finejewellery
house ever since it opened its doors in 1932.
Winston treated fine jewellery as an art form, and that
ethos resonates today. One of the house’s most magical
designs is the Attraction engagement ring. Its 1.10ct
brilliant-cut central diamond appears to float in its
setting, and is flanked by a micropavé diamond band.
Well, if Harry Winston diamonds were good enough
for Marilyn Monroe…
Attraction platinum engagement ring with 1.10ct
diamond, and platinum pavé-diamond wedding
band; both prices on request

PROMOTION
BEAUTY
CHAUMET
The French word liens translates as “connections”,
and this is just what Chaumet’s collection of the
same name is all about. Inspired by love, family and
friendship, Liens has become one of the Parisian
fine-jewellery house’s most beloved collections, and
has now been reinterpreted as a high-jewellery line.
The central motif of the collection – two lines
crossing – first appeared in 1907, and can today be
seen on three exceptional pieces. The central
gem in a magnificent cushion-cut sapphire ring
is surrounded by four triangular sapphires and
brilliant-cut diamonds, and a brilliant-cut diamond
engagement ring is perfectly complemented by the
collection’s diamond drop earrings.
FROM TOP Liens ring in white gold with 10.69ct
cushion-cut sapphire and diamonds, and ring
in white gold with 1.18ct brilliant-cut diamond;
Liens Croisés earrings in white gold with 3.05ct
cushion-cut diamonds; all prices on request

GRAFF
Of all the jewels in all the world, there has always been
a special place in Laurence Graff’s heart for diamonds.
It is said that Graff has handled more diamonds of
note than any other jeweller of his time. To honour
this, the House of Graff has developed seven of its
own exclusive diamond engagement ring settings,
all named after famous Graff diamonds. These vary
from simple to classic to ornate, with one thing in
common: maximising the stones’ brilliance. Their
sparkle is rivalled only by the other diamonds in Graff’s
archive, including the cascading drop earrings from the
music-inspired Rhythm Collection, and the intricately
beautiful diamond Alice band.
FROM TOP 27.89ct diamond Alice band; 5.01ct
pear-shape diamond ring; Rhythm Collection
10.40ct diamond earrings; and 10.04ct emerald-cut
diamond ring; all prices on request

PROMOTION
TIFFANY & CO.
Little blue boxes are the stuff of dreams, especially
when an engagement ring is nestled inside. Charles Lewis
Tiffany is credited with creating the engagement ring as
we know it today. He established the Tiffany Setting,
whereby a six-pronged “claw” allows the diamond
to be seen in its entirety. This has become the world
standard for engagement rings, and today Tiffany & Co.
continues to set the pace with its magical designs.
FROM TOP Soleste diamond ring in platinum; Etoile
diamond band ring in platinum; Tiffany Setting solitaire
engagement ring in platinum; full circle diamond band
ring in platinum; and square cushion-cut solitaire
diamond ring in platinum; all prices on request

DE BEERS
When you know everything there is to know about
diamonds, you can afford to be a little creative with
how you showcase them. De Beers has been hand-picking
its diamonds since 1888, each one chosen in line with its
policy of capturing Fire, Life and Brilliance. Once selected,
the diamonds are crafted into designs that best display
their beauty. For 2015, this includes beautiful rings such as
the Aura, designed around an oval pink-diamond solitaire;
the Double Aura, with a rare, vivid 3.01ct Asscher-cut
yellow diamond; and the Caress, with lines of pavé
diamonds that sweep around a sparkling solitaire.
FROM TOP Caress ring in pink gold with white
diamonds from £6,100; Aura ring in pink gold with
pink diamonds, price on request; Caress ring in
platinum with white diamonds from £6,100; Double
Aura ring in yellow gold and platinum with 3.01ct
Asscher-cut yellow diamond, price on request; and
Aura ring in white gold with 3.33ct cushion-cut
brown diamond £30,100

PROMOTION
DAVID MORRIS
When one is betrothed to a jeweller, chances are there
is a somewhat stratospheric expectation regarding what
the bride will wear at the wedding. And when Jeremy
Morris – son of David Morris and principal designer
of the family business – married Erin Shah, he didn’t
disappoint. Jeremy designed a wedding band for his
bride-to-be centred on antique rose-cut diamonds,
fashioned to replicate the many facets of a rosebud and
maximise the stone’s brilliance. So admired was Erin’s
wedding band that Jeremy eventually developed
the design into the Rose-Cut Collection, comprising
elegant rings, earrings, bangles and a choker.
FROM LEFT Rose-Cut Collection 18kt rose gold bangle
and ring with round pink diamonds, and 18kt white
gold bangle with white diamonds; all prices on request

G
Imagine having a product so beautiful that
very little needs to be said about it. This is the
approach that G takes to its jewellery design – letting
the pieces speak for themselves. Headed by designer
Glenn Spiro, the jewellery house selects the most
beautiful stones, and then simply designs around
them. A fine example is the Ballerina ring, which features
an exquisite 5.04ct old mine diamond surrounded by
a cascade of roundel diamonds and pearls; and the
Ballerina earrings, whose 3ct brilliant-cut diamonds can
be interchanged with other gems – from the wedding
diamonds to the honeymoon emeralds, perhaps
Riviera necklace in 18kt white gold with 47 round
brilliant-cut diamonds; and Ballerina ring in 18kt
white gold with brilliant-cut 5.04ct old mine diamond
and ear clips with interchangeable 3ct brilliant-cut
diamonds; all prices on request

PROMOTION
BEAUTY
BULGARI
With its Greek and Italian heritage, it’s little wonder
that the House of Bulgari is partial to a muse. From
Sophia Loren and Elizabeth Taylor to Carla Bruni-
Sarkozy, the Bulgari muse is as much about inspiring
creativity as being the perfect canvas for works of
gemstone art. The Diva collection, for instance, is
inspired by charismatic women and translates as
a delicate fan-shaped design that echoes Roman
mosaic patterns. The tiered necklace and earrings
work perfectly with the breathtaking high-jewellery
oval-cut 5.06ct diamond engagement ring.
Diva 18kt white gold earrings with pavé
diamonds £32,400 and necklace £77,000;
high jewellery platinum ring with 5.06ct
oval-cut diamond, price on request

MIKIMOTO
Following founder Kokichi Mikimoto’s decree, the finejewellery
house has only ever worked with cultured pearls
of the highest quality. Lustrous and elegant White South
Sea cultured pearls shine in Mikimoto’s magnificent
Prestige ring and Cascade necklace, set in 18kt white
gold and offset by diamonds. The house’s most popular
pearls, the Japanese Akoya, are at their best in the Floral
Bouquet Collection, complemented by diamonds amid
intricate and fluid flowery shapes of 18kt white gold.
FROM TOP White South Sea cultured pearl and diamond
Prestige ring £42,000; Floral Bouquet Akoya cultured
pearl and diamond earrings £3,700 and ring £4,400;
and White South Sea cultured pearl and diamond
Cascade necklace, price on request

PROMOTION
CHANEL
Mademoiselle Chanel had a habit of falling in love with
things of power, mysticism, or simply great beauty, and
she would treasure them forever. One such example is the
camellia flower, known for bringing beauty and colour
during the cold winter months. Coco Chanel saw so
much loveliness in the camellia that she made it one of her
signature motifs. The Camélia high-jewellery collections
include delicate pieces such as the 18kt white gold and
diamond hair jewel, and the sapphire and diamond ring.
FROM TOP Bouton de Camélia hair jewel in 18kt white
gold with diamonds; Camélia Feuille 18kt white gold
ring with diamonds; Camélia Océan ring in 18kt white
gold with sapphires and diamonds; and Camélia 18kt
white gold ring with diamonds; all prices on request
Available from The Fine Jewellery Room, Ground Floor

BEAUTY SPECIAL

NEWS
MISS HEAVEN SCENT
s Cu d
Madonna lily iStock
Thirsty WORK
If the skin’s barrier has been weakened, moisture will evaporate more quickly, so even if you’re
drinking plenty of water every day, your skin may still seem dry. Nourish your complexion
with the Anne Semonin Youth Radiance Elixir. It’s packed with super-hydrating hyaluronic
acid with a high molecular weight for moisturisation on the surface, and a low molecular
weight to moisturise deeper into the skin. It also contains Madonna lily and rose leaf cells, and
apricot kernel oil to nourish and restore. Ingredients are encapsulated using pearl technology
to preserve the active elements. But don’t stop drinking the water. That’s vital too. 40ml,
£250; exclusive to Harrods. Available from The Beauty Apothecary, Ground Floor
AHEAD OF
THE GAME
Tackling female hair loss, Philip Kingsley has
created Trichotherapy, a three-part regime to
protect precious locks. Step 1: Tricho Pro, a
volumising spray with quinoa protein, forms
a protective barrier over the hair shaft, sealing
in moisture. Step 2: Tricho 7, a treatment,
includes the vasodilator methyl nicotinate
to help extend the hair’s growing phase,
and green tea extract to combat free radicals.
Step 3: Tricho Complex, a dietary supplement,
delivers vitamins and minerals such as amino
acid L-lysine, zinc and pantothenic acid. One
Trichotherapy set allows for six weeks’ usage.
£120, exclusive to Harrods. Available from
The Beauty Apothecary, Ground Floor
New on the scene
Fresh from Japan comes Suqqu’s anti-ageing
and moisture-boosting programme, offering
the fast track to younger-looking skin. The
innovative Skincare Discovery Kit includes
the rich Musculate Massage & Mask Cream,
which enables you to apply sufficient pressure
to promote circulation and tone muscles; and
the Face Stretch Mask, which, when spread
firmly onto the face, helps tighten the skin
and sharpen the appearance of the jawline.
The kit, designed to restore and revive,
offers blanket care to winter-parched skin.
£170, exclusive to Harrods. Available
from The Cosmetics Hall, Ground Floor
Hearts and flowers;
Champagne and caviar;
Borgen and slippers: romance
is so subjective. I mention this
because we’re approaching that
most romantic of occasions
– Valentine’s Day. And if the course of true
love never did run smooth, bumpier still is
navigating the selection of a suitable
gift. So this month’s column is
dedicated to those looking for love
in a fragrance.
Each of the new season’s
romance-filled fragrances is geared
towards completely different
women, and has the potential
to be a signature scent long after
the bouquets have faded. Decide
which type of romantic you’re
buying for and the rest will follow.
Let’s start by considering the
“hopeless” variety. All she wants is
true love, whimsy, Paris and to be
happy ever after. Possibly also
diamonds. And she can have all of
this (diamonds notwithstanding)
in Parisian powerhouse
Chloé’s aptly named new
fragrance, Love Story. If ever
a scent’s smell reflected its
name, this is it. The olfactive
heart of Stephanotis and
orange blossom is full of
warmth and promise, while
the opening notes of neroli
add excitement.
For the more
subversive romantic,
feisty fragrance
house Juliette Has
a Gun has created a
scent that sparkles
with enchantment.
Moon Dance – the
second in the house’s
FROM TOP Chloé Love
Story eau de parfum 75ml,
£82; Juliette Has a Gun
Moon Dance eau de parfum
75ml, £180; Diptyque
Eau Plurielle 200ml, £55.
Available from The Beauty
Apothecary and The
Perfumery Hall, Ground
Floor; and harrods.com
money-is-no-object Luxury Collection – is
an accord of bewitching contradictions. The
fragrance balances delicate, powdery tuberose
and violet with heady patchouli for a result
that’s both seductive and demure.
Finally, for the understated romantic,
Diptyque has formulated a rose-based
fragrance (as it does every spring) that’s
feminine without being too girly. The new
Eau Plurielle has a heart of rose, contrasted by
an unexpected note of ivy, making for a soft
yet wild and fresh accord.
– By Fleur Fruzza
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BEAUTY
HIGH FIVE
Editor Jan Masters reveals her top five beauty treats for the month
I admit it. In the past, I’ve been
guilty of not paying enough attention
to the skin around my eyes, especially
during winter. This is partly because
I worry rich creams will make my eyes
puffy. But EviDenS de Beauté’s The Eye
& Lips Solution has encouraged me to up
my game. The highly concentrated formula
sinks quickly into the skin, replumping and
helping it look smoother. The fact it doubles
as a treatment for the lip contour too means
it’s fast becoming indispensable. 35ml, £350,
exclusive to Harrods
If I’m to truly fall in love with
a floral fragrance, it has to
be either crisp and quirky or
extremely glamorous. Emozione
from Salvatore Ferragamo fits into the
latter category. It combines heart notes
of peony, Bulgarian rose and heliotrope
with the luminosity of bergamot and the
juiciness of peach. It’s also an aromatic,
woody kind of scent. Cue patchouli,
white musk and the sensuality of suede.
Love it. Eau de parfum 50ml, £65,
exclusive to Harrods
I’m a big fan of Sensai skincare,
and its new duo – Cellular
Performance Extra Intensive
Cream and Extra Intensive
Essence – reinforces my devotion. The
cream, blended from luxurious oils, has
a silky smooth texture that helps firm
skin. The essence delivers an energising
boost and leaves the complexion feeling
revitalised. Now I’m even more hooked.
Cream 40ml, £245 and Essence 40ml,
£225, both exclusive to Harrods
Layering isn’t just a fashion statement.
It’s also useful in skincare. This is why
Sisley created Sisleÿa Essential Skin
Care Lotion, a treatment that immerses
skin in nourishing, stimulating plant extracts
and moisturising ingredients, prepping it for
the application of serum and cream. The milky
gel formula also creates a protective film that
maintains a moist microclimate on the skin’s
surface. 150ml, £100, exclusive to Harrods
Aerin’s Rose Lip Balm has become a
staple in my make-up bag – or in my
pocket if I’m travelling light. Why am I
such a convert Because the texture and
hint of a tint are just right. Sure, it helps prevent
and resolve chapped lips, but it’s also shiny and
rosy-hued – just enough to look polished without
overkill. And it has staying power, too – much
more so than many one-lick-and-it’s-gone glosses.
Try it. You won’t be disappointed. £20
Available from The Beauty Apothecary, and The Cosmetics and Perfumery Halls, Ground Floor; and harrods.com
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With beauty in the spotlight at London Fashion Week,
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Check them out through the looking glass
JON COMPSON
CHANTECAILLE
Cool eyes
Sylvie Chantecaille has created The Glacier
Eye Shade Trio to showcase iridescent shades
of icy white (with seaweed extract to hydrate
eyelids), taupe and lilac-grey that blend
together to give lids subtle colour. And,
true to her campaigning character, she’s
designed the limited-edition palette to raise
awareness of the impact of global warming
on Antarctica.
BEAUTY Chantecaille Future Skin Foundation £60,
Cheek Shade in Lovely £29, The Glacier Eye Shade
Trio £62, Supreme Cils Long Wearing Water Resistant
Mascara in Black £45, Hydra Chic Lipstick in Arctic
Rose £30, Galactic Lip Shine in Aurora £27;
FASHION Matthew Williamson gown £1,199

LA PRAIRIE
All about base
Doubling up on flawless coverage, La Prairie’s
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correcting concealer. As well as blending in
seamlessly, it contains the brand’s lauded
caviar extract to help firm and lift the skin.
BEAUTY La Prairie Extrait of Skin Caviar
Firming Complex £98, Skin Caviar Concealer
Foundation SPF 15, £136, Anti-Aging Eye and Lip
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Concealing Brightening Eye Treatment £48,
Cellular Treatment Bronzing Powder £46;
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Creative contouring
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neutral matte browns for shading and
two highlighters for reflecting light), this
palette also includes Mercier’s step-by-step
guide to professional contouring.
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£35, Crème Cheek Colour in Canyon £21.50,
Crème Cheek Colour brush £29, Caviar Stick
Eye Colour in Amethyst £22, Tightline Cake Eye
Liner in Black Ebony £19.50, Full Blown Volume
Supreme Lash Building Mascara in Black £19.50,
Crème Smooth Lip Colour in Hollywood £21;
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NARS
Balance and blend
Peachy nectarine meets rich chestnut in the
delicious St-Paul-De-Vence Duo Eyeshadow
from NARS. For a new take on the smoky
eye, blend orange over the lid and then add
definition with brown, working along the
lash line and up into the socket for depth.
BEAUTY NARS Siberia All Day Luminous Weightless
Foundation £24, Vanilla Radiant Creamy Concealer
£22, Reckless Blush in Sheer Pink Shimmer £23,
Porto Venere Eye Paint £18.50, St-Paul-de-Vence
Duo Eyeshadow in Chestnut £25, Via Veneto Larger
Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner £19, Larger Than Life
Volumizing Mascara £19, Belle De Jour Velvet Matte
Lip Pencil £16.50, Liguria Lipstick £19.50, Blending
Brush no. 42, £26, Nail Polish in Bad Influence £15;
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brings depth and dimension.
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£45, Ambient Lighting Blush in Luminous Flush
£28, No.2 Foundation/Blush Brush £52, Arch
Brow Sculpting Pencil in Soft Brunette £26,
1.5MM Mechanical Gel Eye Liner £36, Film
Noir Full Spectrum Mascara in Onyx £25,
Femme Nude Lip Stylo in Nude 1, £22;
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SUQQU
Wide-eyed
Framing eyes with this season’s hot shades,
Suqqu’s Blend Color Eyeshadow is a four-tone
eye palette, perfect for layering the Japanese
way. After using the darker shades on the
socket line and along the lower lash line, blend
the lighter of the pearly tones around the inner
corner. The effect is beguiling.
BEAUTY Suqqu Pore Covering Powder £29,
Balancing Cheeks in 04, £38, Blend Color
Eyeshadow in 18, £45, Balancing Eyebrow in 02
Brown £38, Eyeliner Creamy in 04, £14, Mascara
Volume Curl in 01, £29, Creamy Glow Lipstick
in 18, £27, Nail Color in EX-10 Yuuzakura £18;
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Perfecting the pout
In nearly nude tones, Hyaluronic Sheer
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so lips look natural – but better. Available in
five shades designed to suit all skin tones, this
lipstick also hydrates and nourishes. Call it
the cushioning effect.
BEAUTY By Terry Cellularose Mosturizing CC
Cream £59, Cellularose Blush Glacé Allover Edition
£38, Ombre Blackstar eyeshadow in 04 Bronze
Moon and 13 Brown Perfection £29 each, Growth
Booster Mascara in Terryfic Blue £33.50, Eyebrow
Mascara in 04 Dark Brown £24, Hyaluronic Sheer
Rouge lipstick in 04 Sheer Glow £25, Nail Laque in
Terrybly £21; FASHION Jenny Packham dress £2,450

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Crème de la Mer
Moisturizing
Cream 60ml, £200
Secrets of the DEEP
Sea kelp. Sound waves. Vats of bubbling broth. Andy Bevacqua,
vice president of research and development at The Max Huber Research
Labs, talks about the heritage and science behind Crème de la Mer
Andy Bevacqua in
Mawgan Porth,
Cornwall
BY J
It’s a wish-you-were-here picture-postcard day in Mawgan
Porth, Cornwall, as Andy Bevacqua surveys the bay from
a balcony at the Scarlet Hotel. He’s over from New York on
a flying visit and it’s the perfect spot to chat with the man
who was responsible for ensuring the original Crème de la
Mer formula wasn’t lost after its inventor, aerospace physicist
Dr Max Huber, passed away. When the Estée Lauder
Companies bought the Crème in 1995, it was Bevacqua
who learned how to replicate the original recipe and develop
other products to create the renowned skincare line we know
today. Here, he reveals the inside story.
What’s your first memory of Crème de la Mer
Spending a month in California with Max Huber’s family
and being taught how to make the Crème. It was eyeopening.
I walked into a lab and saw vats with copper plates
submerged in them. Wires were attached and I could hear
weird sounds. Bubbling. Lights pulsing. I was amazed.
Tell us about Max Huber.
I never had a chance to meet the man before he died,
unfortunately. But he was a physicist who worked with
rockets – and, as such, he thought of everything in terms
of energy. For example, even an object like a chair has an
energetic component to it. Max applied this knowledge
to cosmetics, which was a different way of thinking.
Why was he interested in skincare
He had suffered some severe burns caused by rocket
fuel during an experiment, and his body was scarred. No
doctors seemed able to help him, so he set out to create his
own solution. It took him 12 years and 6,000 experiments,
but he came up with what he called Miracle Broth,
a potent blend of marine ingredients that undergo
a three- to four-month bio-fermentation process.
How did Estée Lauder become involved
The Lauder family was very interested in Crème de la
Mer long before acquiring it and had approached Huber
several times, though he never wanted to sell. But after
he passed away, his family was unable to replicate the
Miracle Broth, even though he had explained how to do
it. There was nothing written down. So Huber’s relatives
decided that they’d rather Estée Lauder try to revive it
than have the product die with him.
How did you start making it
I was given 12 months to work the process out. Luckily,
there was still some Miracle Broth left when Huber died.
After a couple of new fermentations, I created a formula
that looked and smelled like Miracle Broth. But when it
was tested, it didn’t have the same activity – for instance, it
didn’t have the same anti-inflammatory properties. Most
Mondays, my boss would call me into his office and ask
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The GOOD
MIXER
French raclette is the ultimate winter
warmer when melted in fondue or
tartiflette, or poured over potatoes
BY PA CGUIGAN / TAMIN JONES
SEIKO HATFIELD
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There’s no mistaking you’re in cheese country
when you visit France’s Jura Mountains.
Brown-and-white Montbéliarde cows dot
the landscape wherever you go along the
Franco-Swiss border. Their milk has been used for
centuries to make world-class cheeses – from fruity
Comté and unctuous Vacherin to ash-lined Morbier –
but, for the winter sports fanatics that flock to the Jura,
there is only one fromage on the menu after a day on
the slopes. Velvety blankets of melted raclette cheese
poured over potatoes are the ultimate winter warmer,
guaranteed to thaw the hearts of hardy mountain
dwellers and holidaymakers alike. “For me, raclette
is pure comfort food,” says Angélique Lachaux, who
lives in the Jura and works as a sales manager at Fromi,
a French cheese supplier that exports raclette around
the world. “When it’s cold outside, it’s natural that you
want something rich and warm and fun.”
The term raclette (which describes both the cheese
itself and the celebrated dish in which it is melted)
comes from the French word racler, meaning “to
scrape”. Traditionally, a whole cheese is cut in half and
one side heated using a special grill; then the blistering,
molten curd is scraped over the potatoes at the table.
Raclette is arguably most famously associated with
Switzerland, and Valais in particular, where legend has
it that cowherds would melt the cheese next to their
campfires when grazing cattle high in the mountains.
But it is also ingrained in French food culture, especially
in the Savoie and the Jura.
While similar in style, cheeses from the different
regions all have their own characteristics, with the milk
reflecting the local geography and climate in much the
same way as wine expresses its terroir. This is particularly
true of Fromi’s raclette du Jura, which is made by
a family-owned cheese company called Jean Perrin
using unpasteurised milk. The milk’s natural yeasts,
and bacteria from the farm and dairy, give the cheese
complex layers of flavour and a strong sense of place.
The sweet, tangy and mellow cheese is perfectly
balanced and supple, transforming into silky goo when
heated. “It’s not a strong cheese, but has nice fruity
notes and a lovely, smooth texture that’s just perfect
for melting,” Lachaux says. She says the diet of the
Montbéliarde cows also plays a role in the final flavour.
“You have different types of flowers and mountain
herbs that are native to the Jura, so the milk and the
cheese from here will always be a little bit different from
Switzerland or the Savoie.”
Set up by a husband-and-wife team in 1965, Jean
Perrin is today run by their two sons Jean-Marie and
Jean-Luc, who combine traditional cheesemaking
skills with contemporary production techniques. Milk
is supplied by about 100 local farms, which typically
have just 30 to 100 cows – a relatively small number
compared to many modern dairy herds. The animals eat
only fresh mountain grass or feed grown by the farms to
retain the sense of terroir.
“The farms work in a traditional way,” Lachaux says.
“They’re close to the land and the animals so they can
keep an eye on the quality of the milk.”
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ABOVE Montbéliarde cows
in the Jura Mountains
There’s one other key connection between
Jean Perrin’s raclette and the hills of the Jura.
The cheeses are matured on spruce shelves for
two months and washed in a distinctive white
wine from the region, called vin d’Arbois.
Made from Chardonnay and Savagnin grapes,
the wine, little known outside the Jura, has a
soft, nutty flavour with hints of apricot.
“It adds flavour to the cheese in the same
way that Marc de Bourgogne gives flavour to
Époisses,” Lachaux explains. “It’s also a really
nice wine to drink when you’re eating raclette
– something that’s very traditional in the Jura.”
Beyond a glass of vin d’Arbois and boiled
potatoes (skin on is de rigueur), purists like
to serve raclette with pickles, a sprinkle of
paprika and a platter of local charcuterie, such as brési
made with smoked Montbéliarde beef. The cheese is also
lovely in tartiflette and irresistible melted on a tartine
(open sandwich), while cheese toasties take on a whole
new meaning once you use raclette.
However you eat it, the most important thing is to
enjoy it with company, Lachaux says. “It’s not something
I have just with my husband. Raclette is perfect for
when we have friends and family to visit, because it’s so
convivial. As you’re waiting for the cheese to melt, you
have time to talk.” HMN
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RACLETTE AND GIROLLE TARTINE
Serves 4
MELTED RACLETTE ON ASPARAGUS WRAPPED
WITH HAM Serves 4–6
4 slices sourdough bread
10g unsalted butter
40g French Bordier
smoked-salt butter
(Note: if you can’t
find this, use
unsalted butter and
¼ tsp Welsh Halen
Môn smoked salt)
1 large garlic clove, very
thinly sliced
400g girolle mushrooms
1 tbsp white wine
160g raclette cheese,
sliced
Leaves from a sprig of
oregano
Serve with...
Penfolds Reserve
Bin 12A Chardonnay
2012, Adelaide Hills,
Australia £59.95
1 Set the grill to high and toast both sides of the
bread until golden. Spread the unsalted butter on
one side of the toast and keep warm.
2 In the meantime, place a frying pan on a
medium heat and add half of the French Bordier
butter. Once it is melted, add the garlic and fry for
1 minute. Next, add the mushrooms. Fry for a few
minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon. When all
of the mushrooms are thoroughly coated with the
butter, add the white wine and stir well. Add the
remaining butter and continue to stir.
3 Place the raclette slices into a separate frying
pan and heat until melted and bubbly. Divide the
mushrooms among the slices of toast and pour the
melted raclette over the top. Sprinkle with oregano
and black pepper. Serve immediately.
300g asparagus (about
16 spears)
180g prosciutto cotto or
Parma ham
2 tbsp vegetable oil
100g raclette cheese
Serve with...
Silverado Vineyards
Vineburg Vineyard
Chardonnay 2012,
Carneros, USA
£39.95
1 Cut an inch off the ends of the asparagus
spears and, using a peeler, peel the bottom halves.
Cook the asparagus in a large pan of salted water
over a medium heat for 3 minutes, then drain.
Put the asparagus in a bowl of cold water and set
aside. Once cool, drain it again and dry with
kitchen paper.
2 Wrap the ham slices around the asparagus and
place on a baking tray.
3 Warm a large frying pan or a griddle pan over a
high heat, add the oil and cook the ham-wrapped
asparagus for a few minutes until the ham has
become golden and slightly crispy. Arrange on a
large plate.
4 Next, heat a small pan and add the raclette. Once
melted and bubbling, pour the cheese over the
ham-wrapped asparagus. Season with salt and
pepper, and serve immediately.
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THREE-CHEESE FONDUE
Serves 4
TARTIFLETTE
Serves 4
For the fondue
500ml white wine, plus
two tablespoons
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tsp arrowroot or
cornstarch
½ tsp English mustard
powder
A few pinches of nutmeg
300g Fontina cheese
300g raclette cheese
270g Reblochon cheese
To serve
400g miniature or new
potatoes
200g sourdough bread
Crudités such as chicory,
tomatoes, French
radishes, carrots and
blanched romanesco
Serve with...
Domaine Pierre
Morey Bourgogne
Chardonnay 2011,
Burgundy, France
£26.95
1 Put 500ml white wine and the garlic in a
fondue pot or a pan and bring to the boil.
Remove from the heat and leave the garlic in
the wine for 10 minutes to infuse. In a small
bowl or a glass, mix the arrowroot or cornstarch,
mustard powder and nutmeg and dilute with two
tablespoons of wine.
2 Cook the potatoes in boiling salted water for
about 10 minutes, then drain and set aside in a
warm bowl. Cut the bread into chunks. Arrange
the bread and crudités on a large plate.
3 Grate the Fontina, and cut the other cheeses into
small pieces. Remove the garlic from the fondue
pot and reheat the wine. Add the arrowroot or
cornstarch mixture, and stir well. Then add the
cheese, a handful at a time, stirring frequently.
Season with pepper.
4 Place the fondue pot over its burner on a
warming setting. If you don’t have a fondue set,
fill a shallow pan with hot water and place the pan
containing the fondue in the centre. This helps
to keep it warm. Serve immediately and eat by
dipping the potatoes, bread and crudités into the
fondue sauce.
2 small onions (200g),
thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, finely
sliced
1 tsp extra-virgin olive
oil
150g bacon lardons
450g waxy potatoes, cut
into bite-size chunks
150g raclette cheese
150g Reblochon cheese
150ml double cream
Serve with...
Cave de Turckheim
Reserve Pinot Gris
2013, Alsace, France
£12.95
1 Fry the onion and garlic in the oil over a low heat
for 15 minutes. Once caramelised, place the onion
and garlic on a plate and set aside. Add the lardons
to the pan and cook for 7 minutes until crispy.
2 Boil the potato chunks in a pan of salted water
for 5 minutes or until a skewer will glide through.
Drain and set aside.
3 Heat the oven to 200°C/400°F/Gas 6.
4 Cut the cheese into half-inch cubes. Pour a
small amount of double cream into an ovenproof
dish, then scatter with half of the potato, half of
the onion-garlic mix, half of the lardons and half of
the cheese.
5 Next, pour over half of the remaining cream.
Again, scatter with the remaining potato, onion
and garlic, lardons and cheese.
6 Finish off with the remaining cream and season
with salt and pepper.
7 Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese has
become bubbly and golden. Serve immediately.
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Original dinner plate £15.95, salad plate £9.50 and dip bowls £11.90 each;
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FOOD
The HOT
CHOCOLATE
Mazet Boîte Bonnes Choses Hazelnut
Assortment 200g, £28.95
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Selection 75g, £10.95
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Chestnuts 272g, £38.40
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Melt hearts on Valentine’s Day with hot
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Aux Anysetiers du Roy
Valentine Chocolate
Fondue Milk & Caramel
200g, £9.95
Forrey & Galland Chocolate Sable,
Chocolate Chip and Vanilla Sable
Cookies 200g, £15.95 each
William Curley
House Blend Hot
Chocolate 250g, £15
Holdsworth A Truly Scrumptious
Collection of Marc de Champagne
Truffles 125g, £8.95
Harrods Hot
Chocolate 300g,
£9.95
Maison Blanc Dark Chocolate
Espresso Beans 150g, £5.95 and
Chocolate Truffle Figs 144g, £10.95
Dorotea Cocoa Cream Pastries
250g, £3.95
Roberto Cavalli Giraffe Praline
Chocolate Selection 750g, £149.95
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NEED HI_RES
Godiva assortment of chocolates
11-piece gift box £23
Main photo Tamin Jones; food styling Seiko Hatfield; prop styling Jennifer Kay
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An inte vie ith
IAN PENGELLEY
by Guy Woodward
THINK PINK
Rosé in February might seem strange, but not on the 14th. And there
are few, if any, more nuanced renditions of the style than the wines
of Château d’Esclans in the world’s premier rosé region, Provence.
From its colour (ballet slipper rather than flamingo pink) to its palate
(refined rather than rich), this is fine wine first and rosé wine second.
Expect density and fresh summer-fruit tones from the château’s
limited-edition, top-of-the-range Garrus 2012 and the d’Esclans
2013. D’Esclans Rosé 2013, £29.95 and Garrus Rosé 2012,
£99.95. Available from The Wine Rooms, Lower Ground Floor
Where love BLOSSOMS
For those who consider Valentine’s Day as the
perfect excuse for chocolate, chocolate and
more chocolate, the 100-year-old Parisian
boutique brand Forrey & Galland
is one to know. Originally a haven for
sweet-toothed members of the establishment
on Avenue Victor Hugo, this most creative
of chocolatiers is now based in a Dubai
atelier with 50 artisans. There, it crafts
intricate handmade chocolates, sweets,
petits fours, cakes and macaroons in
distinctive flavours, including floral, spice,
fruit and tea elements. The house’s products
come lavishly packaged, with, as luck
would have it, a particular focus on flowers.
250g box, £64.95. Available from
Food Halls, Ground Floor
From the heart
It’s the time of year when men consider
how best to shower their beloved with
goodies such as chocolates, wine, candles,
lotions and potions. Or, of course, the
truly enamoured can give it all, with
the Harrods for Her hamper. Rosé
Champagne and truffles may be standard
on such occasions, but chocolate-enrobed
marshmallows are a nice extra touch –
as is the naturally luxurious skincare
from organic farm Daylesford. Light that
heart-shaped candle and let the pampering
begin. £140. Available from Food Halls,
Ground Floor
Ian Pengelley is group executive
chef of Mango Tree and Pan
Chai restaurants, and last
month launched Chai Wu,
a modern Chinese restaurant,
on Harrods’ Fifth Floor.
“I love opening new restaurants. Chai Wu
is about taking the best of Chinese food and
making it more glamorous, more elegant,
by using only the finest ingredients, great
techniques and lots of theatrics. People eat
with their eyes first, and Chai Wu is named
after the five elements of Chinese philosophy
– wood, fire, earth, metal and water. That
inspired the design. So there’s a charcoal grill
at the centre with a dining bar around it, as
well as a more formal seated area.
We’re serving the classic dishes – Beijing
duck, Chilean sea bass
– but sexed up. There’s
a crispy chicken mixed
with dried chillies,
Szechuan pepper and
wine vinegar, served in
a birdcage. We’re also
trying some unusual
dim sum. And I want to
serve a Chinese tree, with
chocolates clipped to it
and chocolate “soil”.
I moved to Hong Kong
when I was 20 and
worked in kitchens.
I was the only
Westerner and they
all laughed at me. I
ended up spending
nine years there. I love
the culture and I love
the concept of Asian
cooking – sharing lots
of small dishes in the
centre of the table.
I go on a research trip
to Asia every year –
FROM TOP Chai Wu on the
Fifth Floor; short rib beef
with sweet honey glaze;
sweet and sour chicken
served in a dragon fruit
Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai or Tokyo. I
try to find little places recommended by local
chefs. I went to 13 restaurants in nine days
on my latest trip. I always discover something
new. I had whale sperm in Tokyo, without
knowing what it was. I’m glad I didn’t know.
Singapore is a big trendsetter right now.
But so is London. I’m a big fan of Hakkasan
and Sushisamba. The trends are very much
moving away from tasting menus. Even
Marcus Wareing is more informal these days.”
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COOKING
MASTERCLASSES
Throughout February, appliance brands including Miele,
Jura and KitchenAid will be coming over all gooey-eyed as they
demonstrate how to make romantic recipes for Valentine’s Day.
Sage
Saturday 7th February, 11am–7pm,
Sunday 8th & Sunday 15th February, 11.30am–6pm
Chefs from Sage will make Italian-inspired dishes including
rocket and almond pesto, mushroom risotto and ice cream.
KitchenAid
Thursday 12th & Friday 13th February, 11.30am–4pm
Using the kitchen appliance of the moment – the Artisan 6.9L
mixer – the team at KitchenAid will make a heart-shaped
sponge cake and iced cupcakes.
Jura
Saturday 14th February, 12pm–4pm
Swiss coffee experts Jura will show guests how to decorate
cappuccinos with powdered-chocolate hearts.
Miele
Saturday 14th February, 12pm–5pm
Using the brand’s combination steam oven, Miele chefs will
prepare a special Valentine’s Day menu: beef Wellington,
lobster Thermidor and a trio of chocolate desserts.
Samsung
Saturday 14th February, 12pm–3pm
Technology rules in the Samsung kitchen, where the brand’s
ambassadors will demonstrate the self-cleaning dual-cook oven and
induction hob while making Valentine’s Day cakes.
Cuisinart
Friday 20th February, 12pm–5pm
Bringing versatility to home cooking, the Cuisinart team
will use the four-way non-stick Griddle & Grill
to make American-style pancakes.
The Champagne Bar
Tucked away on the First Floor, The Champagne Bar serves a selection
of vintages from the Hostomme family vineyard in the Côte des Blancs.
Open Monday to Saturday 11.30am–7pm and Sunday 11.30am–6pm.
For more information, please call 020 7730 1234
and ask for The Cookshop, Home Appliances or The
Champagne Bar. Please note: these are not ticketed events.

NEWS
SLEEP hit
We spend about a third of our life asleep, so it’s
important to rest in style. That’s where Hästens comes
in. The Swedish bed specialist’s latest handmade
design, Vividus, includes a quilted wool, mohair,
horsetail hair and cotton mattress topper that
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maximum comfort. £61,490. Available from Hästens, Third Floor
UPPER CRUST
Who hasn’t craved a perfectly crisp pizza, only
to be disappointed with burnt toppings and
a soggy base After 20 years of research, Daniel
Chadwick has found a solution for those who
lack a wood-fired oven. His spaceship-like
stainless-steel Chadwick Oven sits on a gas
ring and can reach the prime pizza-cooking
temperature of 500°C in around 12 minutes.
Pizza bakes in just four minutes; naan and
pitta breads are ready in 60 seconds. £385.
Available from Cookshop, Second Floor
AIR apparent
At just 6.1mm thick and weighing less
than a tin of beans, the iPad Air 2 is a
powerhouse, despite its modest proportions.
The redesigned Retina display fuses three
layers into one, making it much thinner
without compromising on graphics. It also has
the best iPad camera to date, with advanced
optics and panoramic options. Selfies never
looked so good. From £399. Available from
Harrods Technology, Third Floor
BRIGHT idea
No one does ornate décor and opulent
glassware quite like Baldi, and the Italian
design company has now built on the success
of its Joy homewares portfolio by introducing
the Joy 2 range, extending the brand’s
repertoire to encompass lighting.
The Joy 2 pendant lights are made from
hand-blown faceted crystal to ensure
mesmerising reflections with a typically lavish
touch, bringing a whole new meaning to
mood lighting; and with six colour choices,
from warm amber to exuberant purple,
there’s a hue to suit every occasion.
Price on request. Available from
Luxury Home, Second Floor
LIFE
SCIENCE
Tom Dixon is a man of many talents. Having
started out in music, he moved on to welding
discarded objects into usable pieces before
becoming a furniture designer. In keeping
with his rock’n’roll attitude, Dixon’s latest
venture is a range of bar accessories with
a laboratory vibe. The four-piece copper and
hand-blown glass Tank collection includes
a highball for long cocktails, a lowball for
short drinks, an Erlenmeyer flask-style jug
and a wine decanter. The only thing missing
is a Bunsen burner. From £45. Available
from Tom Dixon, Third Floor
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NEWS
BOOKS
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WRIT
LARGE
Joining such scientific, cultural and political giants as Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci and
Mahatma Gandhi, John F Kennedy is the latest figure to be commemorated with a Great
Characters writing instrument from Montblanc. The life of the youngest-ever US president
is referenced via the Special Edition’s design: rings on the barrels symbolise his military career;
the three rings on the cap represent his three brothers; and his initials adorn the clip. The
Limited Edition collection numbers 1,917, in reference to the president’s birth year, while
the solid-gold Artisan Edition fountain pen is limited to 83 pieces. Limited Edition 1917
fountain pen £2,510. Available from The Great Writing Room, Second Floor
Liquid ASSETS
Some vessels are designed to draw out a
liquid’s gustatory and olfactory nuances.
Others are designed simply to look good.
Not that the tea or coffee drunk from
Puiforcat’s new four-piece set, Fluidité,
will be anything but divine, but this is a
line that fits firmly in the latter category.
Designed by Aldo Bakker, the set is
characterised by contrast, with straight
lines against curves, sterling silver against
ebony wood, and dark ruthenium against
rose gold. The teapot, coffee pot, creamer
and sugar bowl are limited to just 10
pieces. Shall we put the kettle on
£66,500. Available from Luxury Home,
Second Floor
Exceptional cases
Business doesn’t have to be boring. To
prove the point, American luxury luggage
brand Tumi has launched an exclusive line
of business bags in exotic skins. Briefcases
and attachés are rendered in the collection,
which comes in black alligator and
anthracite ostrich. Hand-stitched in Italy,
the bags feature a customisable monogram
patch, as well as Add-a-Bag sleeves, tech
pockets and removable shoulder straps.
They also come with built-in blocking
technology, which prevents chips containing
personal data in your passport and cards
from being read by those nearby. Alligator
attaché and briefcase £24,995 each;
exclusive to Harrods. Available from
Travel Goods & Luggage, Second Floor
Royal Love Stories
by Gill Paul
Here are tales of
jubilant and tragic regal
relationships across the
ages – from Austria’s
Crown Prince Rudolph,
to the love between
Louis XVI and Marie
Antoinette. £12.99
Wuthering Heights
by Emily Brontë
A uniquely powerful
novel that transcends
generations and defies
genres, this new edition
contains an introduction
by singer-songwriter
and poet Patti Smith.
£36.95
Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen
A captivating story of
romance by one of the
most revered authors
of all time, and now
introduced by Sebastian
Faulks and illustrated
by Anna and Elena
Balbusso. £38.95
Love Letters of the Great
War by Mandy Kirkby
From letters written by
broken-hearted wives
to the emotive accounts
of fighting soldiers, this
collected correspondence
offers an intimate glimpse
of both love and war.
£9.99
The Little Book of Love
by Kahlil Gibran
Filled with inspirational
quotes, exercises
and advice on the
complexities of love
and how to make it
last, this book is perfect
for a partner or anyone
searching for love. £5.99
Available from Harrods
Books & Cards, Second Floor
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HANS COURT
Knightsbridge, SW3
A five-bedroom apartment of 3,728sq ft (346sq m) is
situated on the fourth floor of this elegant, purpose-built
mansion block in central Knightsbridge. Meticulously
refurbished to the highest specifications, the generously
proportioned apartment has three large reception rooms
and five bedroom suites including two master suites.
Located directly opposite Harrods, the discreet
residential block – complete with charming entrance
lobby and communal areas, a lift and a resident porter
– comprises a small number of large apartments.
Perfectly situated for all the amenities of Knightsbridge,
Hans Court is also just moments from Hyde Park,
Sloane Street and the West End. EPC rating E.
Leasehold: Approximately 157 years remaining
Guide price: £13,950,000
020 7225 6508
shaun.drummond@harrodsestates.com
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ONE HYDE PARK,
Knightsbridge, SW1X
On the second floor of this renowned development,
a spacious (1,027sq ft/95sq m) one-bedroom
apartment – interior designed by Candy & Candy –
features bespoke furniture, luxurious materials and
cutting-edge technology. Residents can also access the
private cinema, games room, squash court, gym, spa,
swimming pool and concierge (including valet
parking) at the neighbouring Mandarin Oriental hotel.
The apartment, which is offered fully furnished, comes
with one underground parking space, a separate
storage unit and wine storage. EPC rating C.
Leasehold: 999 years remaining
Price: £5,600,000
020 7225 6509
shaun.drummond@harrodsestates.com
KNIGHTSBRIDGE OFFICE: 82 BROMPTON ROAD LONDON SW3 1ER T: +44 (0)20 7225 6506
MAYFAIR OFFICE: 61 PARK LANE LONDON W1 1QF T: +44 (0)20 7409 9001
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At the 2014
Festival de
Cannes
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Bessette-
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LÉA SEYDOUX
She’s played a blue-haired artist in the award-winning Blue Is the
Warmest Color, the legendary Loulou de la Falaise in Saint Laurent
and is now gearing up to be the next Bond girl; France’s actress
du jour talks red-carpet style and beauty essentials BY
You’ve appeared on best-dressed lists around the
world. What does style mean to you
I consider style an intrinsic elegance.
You made a big impression at last year’s Cannes
film festival – and it was an unforgettable night when
you won your Palme d’Or award in 2013. How do you
choose an outfit for the red carpet
I’m always asking my sister, Camille, for tips. She’s
definitely the best adviser.
Who are your go-to designers
Prada for its modern, inventive and fanciful nature;
and those brands that are representative of classic
Parisian chic.
If you were to dress head to toe in a single label,
which would it be
Prada, of course.
What does an off-duty outfit look like for you
Manly high-waisted trousers with sneakers and
a backpack – they’re the essentials for a casual look.
Whose style do you admire
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, for her timeless grace.
You seem fearless about changing hairstyles – you’ve
had long, short and in-between. Is there a length
or cut you like best
The coupe au carré [a sharp bob] is my favourite.
You’re the face of Prada’s Candy fragrance. What’s it
like to be a poster girl – and have you enjoyed playing
“Candy” in the Wes Anderson shorts
It’s always a pleasure to play Candy because she’s a
character I know well, after three Candy experiences.
The most exciting and stimulating thing about playing
her is that each time I get to explore new elements of
her personality.
What are your beauty essentials
I can’t spend a day without a spritz of Prada perfume and
a few beauty essentials: Eight Hour Cream by Elizabeth
Arden, a By Terry Baume de Rose balm, Sisley’s Black
Rose Cream Mask and a Nars lip pencil.
Available from The Beauty Apothecary and The
Perfumery Hall, Ground Floor; Superbrands, First
Floor; Urban Retreat, Fifth Floor; and harrods.com
Seydoux at Cannes and with Camille; Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy Getty Images; film posters Rex Features