Why London style makers are clamouring for the soulful jewellery of William Welstead
04/09/2012
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Conceived by Sir David Tang, the founder of China Clubs in Hong Kong, Peking and Singapore, as well as the life-style brand, "Shanghai Tang", China Tang offers some of the best and most authentic Cantonese food outside China. Menus do not compromise on classical recipes and all dishes, including its signature Peking Duck are prepared with the freshest ingredients and traditional spices and flavouring (no MSG). | more
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Brett Graham began his cooking career in Newcastle, Australia, aged 15, working in a simple fish restaurant. He then moved to Sydney where, during a 3 year stint under Liam Tomlin at the highly acclaimed Banc restaurant, he won the Josephine Pignolet Award. This granted him a trip to the UK where he secured a job at The Square, working for chef Philip Howard. Further awards followed, including the “Young Chef of the Year” in 2002. | more
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The Arts Club was founded in 1863 by men of vision in order to provide a haven for those people who had professional or amateur relationships with the Arts, Literature or Sciences. During 2011 the Club underwent a complete renovation, it has been completely transformed into a truly world class establishment. | more
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Playboy Club London and the legendary bunnies are back. Located in exclusive Mayfair, the club offers world-class gaming, dining and entertainment. A selection of top bars and restaurants sit within the contemporary and stylish setting, not least Salvatore Calabrese's eponymous bar and The Dining Room, where Judy Woo serves up delicious Pan-Am dishes. | more
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Morton's Club is the most exclusive, yet relaxed private members' club in Mayfair. Morton's has been at the centre of Mayfair's social life for the past 35 years and overlooks the length of Berkeley Square. | more
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Welcome to the Baglioni Spa by SPC, situated at the impressive 5-star Baglioni Hotel in London, opposite Hyde Park with an enchanting view of Kensington Gardens and Palace. | more
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Take control of your personal health and fitness in the luxurious and contemporary environment of The Health Club at One Aldwych. We deliver unparalleled personal attention to every member and guest with a founding philosophy of wellness which integrates personal training, spa treatments and nutritional advice for real results. | more
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Our full and half day Spa Programmes are long, luxurious and highly indulgent. You will leave our spa with the deepest sense of harmony in your body, mind and spirit. A range of wellness services from personal training to nutritional advice can be added to these programmes to create a tailor-made experience. | more
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The Georgian charm of the original Coworth Park’s manor house estate has been enhanced with an eccentric decorative flair that is altogether contemporary. Details such as English smoked oak flooring blend seamlessly with an understated design palette full of subtle yet playful creative accents. | more
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The St Pancras Renaissance is a London icon & a model of modern hospitality. Behind the fairytale façade that Sir George Gilbert Scott fashioned for the Midland Grand is a 5-star London hotel like no other – one that mingles Victorian splendour with contemporary style and service. Step inside the spectacular glazed entrance hall where Victorian high society once alighted from horse-drawn cabs, and later, glide down the famous grand staircase to dinner in the Gilbert Scott Restaurant, the brilliant, fresh brasserie cuisine of Marcus Wareing awaits. | more
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The world's greatest hotel, as conceived by the world's greatest hotelier. For over a century The Ritz has been the benchmark by which other hotels are measured. A London landmark at 150 Piccadilly, The Ritz has been home to the great and the good, the intelligentsia, the glitterati and thousands of discerning guests since 1906. | more
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Internationally recognised London Relocation Consultancy is a Leading London Relocation Agency with qualified specialists providing bespoke property searches for private clients and full relocation services for corporate clients. It has access to the very best London properties including inaccessible off-market residential and commercial properties in Central London. The company helps find family homes and investments by researching and sourcing properties that suites your criteria and budget. It acts exclusively for clients looking for properties in London by offering help, advice and benefit of knowledge in the property market. London Relocation Consultancy provides tailor made services including acting as concierge. It believes that a high-level of personal attention creates the most successful relocation. Whether you are looking for a new home or an investment its commitment is to find that perfect property at the right price to save your time and money and help the property search and move to be stress free. You can contact the London Relocation Consultancy directly on +44 755 767 8655 | more |
Cartier S.A., commonly known as Cartier, is a French jeweler and watch manufacturer. The corporation carries the name of the Cartier family of jewellers whose control ended in 1964 and who were known for numerous products including the "Bestiary" (best illustrated by the Panthère brooch of the 1940s created for Wallis Simpson), the diamond necklace created for Bhupinder Singh the Maharaja of Patiala and in 1904 the first practical wristwatch, the "Santos." | more
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Burberry Group is a British luxury fashion house, manufacturing clothing, fragrance, and fashion accessories. Its distinctive tartan pattern has become one of its most widely copied trademarks. Burberry is most famous for its iconic trench coat, which was invented by founder Thomas Burberry. The company has branded stores and franchises around the world, and also sells through concessions in third-party stores. HM Queen Elizabeth II and HRH The Prince of Wales have granted the company Royal Warrants. The Chief Creative Officer is Christopher Bailey. The story of the brand started in 1856 when Thomas Burberry opened his first clothing store in Basingstoke (England). Burberrys invention of 'gabardine', a fabric that was waterproofed before it was weaved made the store very popular. Burberry started to equip the royal family as well as the British military with its outerwear. Another famous fan was Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, who chose Burberry clothing for his expedition to the South Pole. By 1900 the store had become so popular that Burberry decided to expand to London. In 1955 Burberry was acquired by Great Universal Stores (GUS). GUS continually updated Burberry's image and pushed international expansion. In 1997 GUS was advised to sell Burberry because its worth would only decline in the future. A new CEO turned around this projection. Instead of being held back by the heritage tag of Burberry, they started to exploit it and put the brand alongside of heritage brands like Prada and Louis Vuitton. | more |
Petra, daughter of Formula One’s Bernie Ecclestone, is the proud owner of 25 Birkin bags, an £80,000 wedding dress and her own accessories label. But deep down she’s really low-maintenance, she tells Lydia Slater
