GRETA SCACCHI Enjoys a little mid-life angst - Mayfair Times

Contents 31 44 <strong>Mayfair</strong> <strong>Times</strong> now in its 22nd year www.mayfairtimes.co.uk 34 22 Greta Scaachi Age has not withered the actress who has swapped her screen siren roles for meatier topics and <strong>mid</strong>dle-age <strong>angst</strong> 31 Galapagos A small office in <strong>Mayfair</strong> plays a major role in the protection of one of the world’s most important ecosystems 6 News Photography competition; Giraldin steps down; images of London; and moves on Mount Street 12 Events Celebrating the Thames and the Regent Street Festival lead the month’s highlights 16 Theatre The West End finally gives its theatre district the respect it deserves as a world-class venue 19 Art A golden bull with a hefty price tag highlight’s Damien Hirst’s next foray into the auction market 37 Food & drink All the latest mouth-watering offers in <strong>Mayfair</strong>’s finest bars and restaurants 37 34 Nobu The man who reinvented Japanese cuisine is launching a bespoke catering service Cover Interview with Greta Scaachi. See page 22 Photo: Rex Features 38 Fashion Glamour queen Jenny Packham brings her lavish designs to the area 42 Health & beauty How to keep the good feelings of summer going with a <strong>little</strong> postholiday pampering 44 Business An eclectic best-of-brands policy has secured the Space NK founder a unique place in business 49 Property September brings the Middle East to the doors of <strong>Mayfair</strong> looking for big-money homes 74 Meanderings Erik Brown does a <strong>little</strong> research into our Canadian cousin and muses on the Playboy Club 64 38 Editor Selma Day T 020 7259 1052 E selma@pubbiz.com Writers Sophie Bishop, Lucy Brown, Nuala Calvi, Lucinda van der Hart, Kate White Sub-editor Steve Langley Designer Andy Lowe Publisher & editorial director Erik Brown T 020 7259 1053 E erik.brown@pubbiz.com Publishing director Adrian Day T 020 7259 1055 Advertisement director Sam Bradshaw T 020 7259 1051 Advertisement manager Katie Thomas T 020 7259 1059 Printed in England by Precision Colour Printing. © Publishing Business Ltd 2008 <strong>Mayfair</strong> <strong>Times</strong> is produced by Publishing Business in partnership with Grosvenor Publishing Business Blandel Bridge House 56 Sloane Square London SW1W 8AX T 020 7259 1050 F 020 7901 9042 Publishing Business is a member of the Periodical Publishers’ Association and observes the PPA Code of Publishing Practice 5