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6 news A brilliant mind A month in Mayfair Rocking at Swarovski HOLLYWOOD SUPERSTAR Samuel L Jackson is to host Swarovski Fashion Rocks for The Prince’s Trust 2007. The annual event, which unites the world’s leading fashion and musical talent on one stage, will take place at the Royal Albert Hall on October 18. Confirmed designers to date include Armani, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Stella McCartney, Versace and Yves Saint Laurent. Mayfair-based Nadja Swarovski, vice-president of international communications for Swarovski, said: “As Swarovski crystals have been part of the fashion and music industries since the beginning of the last century, from the early days of Chanel and Dior to the album covers and tours of Beyonce and Madonna, this event has particular relevance for Swarovski.” BOND STREET-BASED Bentley & Skinner is the jeweller behind Damien Hirst’s latest work, For the Love of God. The largest diamond piece commissioned since the Crown Jewels, a copy of a human skull, is set with three times the number of diamonds in the Imperial State Crown – 8,601 to be exact. The skull is on display at White Cube, Mason’s Yard, until July 7 VARIATIONS HAIR AND BEAUTY, previously at Fortnum and Mason, has rebranded as a lifestyle salon at 22 Maddox Street. Called the Patrick Lüdde Salon and Spa, it is run by Patrick, whose clients include Zoe Ball and Natalie Imbruglia, and Neil Ward – who specialises in long hair. The salon is offering Mayfair Times readers 10 per cent off in July. To book, call 020 7495 9040. SOUL STAR Beverley Knight (pictured) played an intimate live set at The Living Room in Heddon Street to celebrate the launch of her new album, Music City Soul. The event was held in association with EMI and Dorothy Perkins. BJORK PERFORMING AT LAST YEAR’S FASHION ROCKS Rocha base in Dover Street DESIGNER JOHN ROCHA, whose career spans 25 years, is launching his first concept store at 15a Dover Street (next door to the Dover Street Market). Spread over three floors of a five-storey Grade II listed town house, the space has been designed by the man himself. Due to open in September, the store will showcase all the John Rocha fashion collections, plus an eclectic mix of art and other commissioned pieces. INDIAN AND Pakistani artists made record prices at Bonhams recently. Indian artist Jamini Roy’s Musicians (pictured) sold for £90,000 against an estimate of £30,000-£40,000, while Pakistani artist Sadequain’s Cactus made £57,000. Kids’ treated to fun day out CHILDREN FROM the Variety Club Children’s Charity at the Homely Primary School in Stanford Hill were given a fun day out in London courtesy of 47 Park Street in support of Marriott’s global Spirit to Serve community initiative. The programme was created to provide employees with company-sponsored service projects to help local communities. THE LONDON HILTON played host to the first Galvin Cup, a mixology competition for both professionals and nonprofessionals. Salvatore Maggio from The Cumberland Hotel was named Galvin Cup Barman of the Year. Lobby life Snapper Ritts EVERY THURSDAY and Friday from 6pm to 9pm, The Lobby Lounge at the Metropolitan hotel in Old Park Lane, is being transformed into a vibrant and creative space where people can meet friends or colleagues. Against a background of live music and emerging creative ideas from art, fashion, music, film, media, literature and travel, guests will be able to enjoy cocktails, champagne by the glass and canapés. Upcoming themes include “Great British Summer Holiday” (August), “London Fashion” (September) and “Art and Design” (October). LINDA ALI from Edward Wilson School was the winner of the Hard Rock Café’s Pin Wizards: Design A Pin Competition. The competition was launched to raise money for the NSPCC. A limited edition of Linda’s winning pin design will go on sale this month. SUPERNA SETHI, who runs Mayfair-based Manhattan Properties, scooped the top award at the Asian Women of Achievement Awards, held at the Hilton Park Lane. There were 42 finalists selected across eight different categories. Empire gambling LONDON’S LARGEST CASINO, The Casino at the Empire, opened last month in Leicester Square. Set over two floors, the casino houses 30 gaming tables, a private poker room with its own bar for up to 80 players and state-of-the-art electronic gaming machines. There are two restaurants – a noodle bar and grillroom – a bar, ice creamery, nightclub and VIP room with a balcony overlooking the West End. HRH PRINCE MICHAEL of Kent was guest of honour at the launch of Hamptons International’s Russian desk at its head office in Grosvenor Square. The prince has strong links with Russia and is the Patron of the Russo–British Chamber of Commerce. HAMILTONS GALLERY is holding the first solo exhibition of Herb Ritts’s work in more than a decade. The exhibition celebrates 20 years of images by the late American photographer. Madonna, Elizabeth Taylor and a naked Cindy Crawford are just some of the stars who feature, alongside more generic images such as Mask (pictured). On until September 11 at Hamiltons Gallery, 13 Carlos Place. T 020 7499 9494. MASK, HOLLYWOOD, 1989, COURTESY OF THE HERB RITTS FOUNDATION Street styles CATWALK CARNABY is a photographic exhibition of stylish people in Carnaby Street by Simon Armstrong. The exhibition at Unit G3, Kingly Court, shows people who live, work or pass through the area – including celebrities such as Kiera Knightley (pictured with Rupert Friend). The exhibition ends on July 8. Entrance is free. 10am-6pm. DAVE WEST, owner of the Hey Jo club in Jermyn Street, announced he is to defy the smoking ban. Lord Hollesley, who bought his title off eBay last year, has hired Cherie Booth QC to advise him. The flamboyant former East End barrow boy believes the ban is a breach of human rights. 7
86 8 news Flick honoured for support of the arts PHILANTHROPIST DONATELLA FLICK was presented the Montblanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award at a champagne reception held recently at Brown’s hotel in Albemarle Street. Chairman of the Montblanc de la Culture Foundation, Wolff Heinrichsdorff, presented the annual award, which recognises an individual’s outstanding support of the arts. Ms Flick was selected for her role in creating the biennial Donatella Flick Conducting Competition, one of the major international competitions for young conductors in Europe. KATHERINE JENKINS WAS ONE OF THE CELEBRITY GUESTS AT THE AWARDS CEREMONY Cheers, Sotheby’s Café! SOTHEBY’S HAS launched a cook book to mark the 10th anniversary of Sotheby’s Café. The book features 40 of head chef Laura Greenfield’s favourite seasonal recipes, complemented by wine recommendations by Sotheby’s head of wine, Serena Sutcliffe. Richly illustrated, Sotheby’s Café Cookbook also celebrates the relationship between food and art, both through visual illustration and through eight complementary articles. News in brief NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC has signed up for its first store in the world – on Regent Street. A 15year pre-let has been signed with The Crown Estate for a 20,000 sq ft, three-storey store at 83-97 Regent Street. The letting is the first at the Crown’s Quadrant development on the street. HARDY AMIES creative director Ian Garlant (pictured with Emily Lobel) hosted a swanky party at Kensington nightclub, Amika, to reveal his latest couture collection. Guests including Chloe Delevigne and Igor Tolstoy got a sneak preview of his luxury tailoring and sexy evening dresses. ICA hits the gigs trail... THE INSTITUTE of Contemporary Arts is hosting a series of free gigs every night this month, with acts including Mika, Ash, Amy Winehouse and Stereophonics. More than 60 acts, ranging CADBURY SCHWEPPES is to leave its head office at 25 Berkeley Square as part of a costcutting drive. The confectionery company is to move to Macquarie Goodman’s Uxbridge Business Park in west London next spring. KKJ, WHICH operates two franchised Mail Boxes Etc in London, has been awarded the “Franchisee of the Year award”. Business partners and brothers-inlaw Murli Mulchandani and Rikesh Nichani opened their first franchise in January 2002 in The Strand. A year later, they opened a second outlet in Shepherd Market. Top names, top art CELEBRITY GUESTS at this year’s Grosvenor House Art & Antiques Fair charity gala evening included Ivana Trump, Dame Shirley Bassey (pictured below), Angela Rippon, Alan Whicker and Lord Melvyn Bragg. The evening kicked off with a champagne reception and private view of the fair in the Great Room. It was followed by a Mauritianthemed dinner and entertainment. Burlington Arcade provided a luxurious raffle, while grand auction prizes included VIP positioning at the Paris couture shows. Over £620,000 was raised for childrens charity Coram. About 86 international dealers showcased around £500 million worth of art and antiques. from major stars to newcomers, will play intimate sets in the 350seat theatre. Tickets are available through a lottery system. For further details, visit the website on www.ica.org.uk A PIANO that used to belong to James Blunt is to be sold this month. The old Chappell upright, on which the pop singer composed his number one hit, You’re Beautiful, is expected to fetch £1,000 - £1,500 at Bonhams’ piano sale on July 16. ONE OF THE main challenges facing Westminster City Council’s chief planner Rosemary MacQueen is the regeneration of Oxford Street. In a recent interview with Property Week, she said: “Oxford Street needs to have something done to it. The area needs a USP.” She favours glass canopies over stores to draw in shoppers.
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