STYLE SPIRIT OF - Inside - Savile Row Style Magazine
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Inside
CHRISTMAS ON THE ROW
Fun and festivities
GOLDEN SHEARS 2019
The winners revealed
HUNTSMAN
100 years of bespoke
RICHARD JAMES
Master of style and cut
THE LAST DETAIL
The secret art of the pocket
SPIRIT OF
STYLE
DAVID GANDY LAUNCHES SAVILE ROW GIN
GSTA A D PA LACE
SW I T Z E R L A N D
Palacestrasse 28 • 3780 Gstaad
Phone: +41 33 748 50 00 • info@palace.ch • palace.ch
CONTENTS WINTER 2020
Designed 18 28 | RICHARD JAMES
to win
Robin Dutt reflects on James’ career as
an undisputed master of style and cut
34 | LONDON ART WEEK
Gieves and Hawkes creative director
John Harrison gives a modern twist to
a classic brand
38 | THE RHÔNE VALLEY
Helena Nicklin sets out to savour the best
of food and wine the Rhone has to offer
40
Photo taken at Gieves and Hawkes
18 | SAVILE ROW GIN
Gin is the quintessential London drink and Savile Row Gin embodies the classic
style of the capital, so to combine the two creates a product that just oozes elegance
and crafted excellence. But the exquisite union nearly didn’t happen. Tim Newark
meets Savile Row Gin founder and CEO, Stewart Lee 40 | HUNTSMAN
Revolutionary since 1849, Huntsman
28
are proud to celebrate 100 years
7 | EDITOR’S NOTES offering bespoke services on Savile Row
Gin, luxury trains, art and Elton John
44 | PICTURE PERFECT
10 | NEWS FROM THE ROW
Tailored for you
Robin Dutt looks at the elegance in
Christmas lights on the Row, Hackett men’s clothing as depicted through Art
at No.14, duty increase for buyers over the ages
across the pond plus more...
48 | HUSH NOW
16 | GOLDEN SHEARS
Antonia Windsor savours the delights
Rachel Singer, apprentice of Maurice
of the Hush Heath wine estate but
Designed by F&P Architects in Italy Sedwell, fought off stiff competition
not before luxuriating in the Belmond
to win the much-coveted 2019 Golden
British Pullman 1920’s style, that
Shears Award
delivers her in the grandest comfort
ARCHITECTURE INTERIOR DESIGN ENGINEERING 24 | ART & EXHIBITIONS 50 | THE LAST DETAIL
This year’s LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair Robin Dutt explores the secret art of
showcasing the finest British dealers the pocket within Savile Row suiting
www.fabrispartners.it info@fabrispartners.it ITALY - Latisana (UD) +39 0431 520741
SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE 5
FOREWORD
EDITOR’S
NOTES
Inside
CHRISTMAS ON THE ROW
Fun and festivities
GOLDEN SHEARS 2019
The winners revealed
HUNTSMAN
100 years of bespoke
RICHARD JAMES
Master of style and cut
THE LAST DETAIL
The secret art of the pocket
S
avile Row winter 2020 issue sets out an itinerary for food and wine
SPIRIT OF is a voyage of discovery for lovers to follow.
STYLE the reader on many levels,
celebrating the heritage,
A tour of discovery starts on
Savile Row moving to Clifford Street
residents and advances that keep this and surrounding lanes where some
DAVID GANDY LAUNCHES SAVILE ROW GIN
hallowed Row vibrant and innovating. 'new' galleries and auction houses
COVER
We feature a literal voyage in the played host to over 50 exhibitors
David Gandy at Gieves & Hawkes
form of a stroll that Robin Dutt and during London Art week. Some art
Richard James have shared down that had not been seen for decades
MANAGING DIRECTOR Savile Row, where they reflect found the light of
Stewart Lee on the designer’s day and many of
Email: stewart.lee@publicationsuk.co.uk career beginnings these galleries may
on the Row and previously have
ART DIRECTOR
Dan Angel
nostalgic memories gone unnoticed.
The Art Lux is the perfect blend of luxury and comfort in the heart of Westchester County. This home that are sparked Several sit above
CONTRIBUTORS by displays in the well-known tailors
features exceptional views, plenty of bright light and endless displays of nature. Close enough to New Robin Dutt shop windows. To and designer
York City but far enough for it to be the perfect getaway on a day to day basis Tim Newark celebrate the opening shops. For art
Helena Nicklin of Elton John’s musical enthusiasts, the
Antonia Windsor
fantasy Rocketman, twice yearly event
THE
BAJRAKTARI REALTY GROUP one of Westchester’s finest country clubs,
PRODUCTION TEAM James’ long-time friend offers a chance to
is offering the Art Lux home, The Whippoorwill Country club, a 500 acre
offered some of his continue this tour
ART built in 2008, located just estate, occupying one of the highest points Angela Brown
legendary-Richard of discovery
north of Manhattan in the in the town of New Castle and North Castle.
James brand outfits to The journey
LUX
EDITORIAL OFFICE
town of Armonk, Chappaqua, The four story building was built into Tel: +44 (0) 20 8238 5006 be displayed in-store in of a publisher
an exclusive part of New natural rock cropping to preserve the sites Email: info@publicationsuk.co.uk
London and New York. that has built
York’s Westchester County. Armonk is well natural beauty and its waterfront views Web: www.savilerow-style.com
An example on display a business on
known for being the world headquarters of throughout the entire home. The Art Lux
ADVERTISING ENQUIRIES from his archives, Elton’s his love of gin,
IBM, has a blue ribbon school district, and home has detailed work of blue stone with
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8238 5000 famed Dot suits, stand is detailed in
has become a prime foodie destination cedar siding, a copper front arched roof,
testament to James’ Tim Newark’s interview
for many residents. The Chappaqua train a patio cropped into the rock with a built
While every care has been taken in craftsmanship and the humour he has with Stewart Lee, founder and CEO
station, part of the metro north makes barbeque overlooking the private lake compiling this publication, and the introduced into clothing that mirrors of Savile Row Gin that tells of how the
commuting to New York a breeze. Forbes views. The custom windows throughout the statements contained herein are believed
the charm of both men’s personalities. London dry gin came to be and of its
magazine has rated Chappaqua as the 317th home capture the natural light, allowing you to be correct, the publishers and the
promoters will not accept responsibility The Belmond British Pullman train winning attributes.
wealthiest place in the US. to enjoy the home through every season.
for any inaccuracies. Reproduction of voyage transports Antonia Windsor Hunstman celebrate 100 years of
This impressive 6,800 square foot Nature’s beauty is at its maximum with every
any part of this publication without from the comfort of 1920s style luxury, hand-made tailoring on The Row
resident is set on 3.94 acres of land, that sunrise, sunset, foliage, winter snow, spring
permission is strictly forbidden. all with liveried stewards in attendance, by launching their new and exciting
offer tranquility, tree top views, natural flowers, and summer’s essence. The Art Lux
to the Hush Heath wine estate in Kent 'Bespoke 100' service.
rock cropping, and waterfront views. The home has it all, the art, the luxury, the natural ©Publications UK Limited 2020. The
to sample the vineyard’s delights. Finally, read the news pages and
Art Lux home is within walking distance of beauty, the views, and the perfect location. ♦ publishers make no recommendation in
respect of any of the advertisers, and no
The best wine and food the Rhone Golden Shears Awards to catch a
recommendation may be implied Valley has to offer is chronicled in glimpse of new and emerging talent
by way of the presence of their Helena Nicklin’s four-day voyage coming through the ranks, as bespoke
advertisements. across the region starting in Lyon, tailoring students and trainees
telling of the characteristics and blends showcase and celebrate their winning
DESIGNED & PUBLISHED BY from the North’s Syrah grape, to the entries.
PUBLICATIONS UK LIMITED
South’s Grenache and Mourvedre, all
Tel: +44 (0) 20 8238 5000
Email: info@publicationsuk.co.uk three that are blends included in the The Editor,
617 East 188th Street, Bronx NY 10458 Web: www.publicationsuk.co.uk famous Châteauneuf-du-Pape. She Savile Row Style Magazine
Hatema Helen Nezaj / Merita Nezaj - Tel: +1 718-365-4310
Email: Helen@bajraktarirealty.com Web: www.artlux.com
SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE 7
Embracing Winter. LUX Global Luxury Hotel & SPA Awards:
2019 –Best Family-Run Luxury Ski Hotel in the Alps
Since 1929.
World Luxury Hotel Awards:
2018 – “Winner Luxury Ski Hotel”- Western Europe
Connoisseur Circle:
2018 – “Best Winterhotel” - Austria
Gault Millau:
Josef Neulinger “Sommelier of the Year 2018”
s
Lech am Arlberg, Austria
www.almhof.at
NEWS
NEWS Stories
from
the Row
Christmas on the Row
It was an evening of celebration as David Gandy switched on Savile Row's first festive lights display. The lights
were glowing over the festive period with an elegant display which brightened its famed houses
he festivities kicked off last month Estate commented: ‘’Savile Row’s first-ever the mesmerising installation was switched on
T with an evening celebrating the
craftsmanship and renowned
expertise of Savile Row and
Christmas lights switch-on was a joyous event
for the Row, honouring the heritage and
artisanship which make this such a renowned
by David Gandy, fashion icon, international
model and longtime Savile Row patron.
David said: "I am thrilled to celebrate
its tailors. Visitors were welcomed into the destination for luxury tailoring. The night was Christmas on the Row this year, and
world’s finest tailoring houses for late night an excellent opportunity to showcase the encourage all to come along to rejoice in the
shopping and were treated to music and world-class talent which we are home to, and festivities. This marks a joyous occasion for
seasonal bites on the Row itself. welcome visitors to experience the delights of Savile Row and I am honoured to be a part
Julian Stocks, Acting CEO of The Pollen the Row after dark.’ ’ In true Savile Row style, of the evening."
10 SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE 11
®
A Cold Wall winner
MADE IN GERMANY
UK TAILORS
BRACED FOR
The British designer Samuel Ross of the cult streetwear fashion brand A
US TARIFFS
Have your dog with Cold Wall has been named the winner of the UK’s biggest menswear prize
for emerging talent, the BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund Many in the British
you while traveling – Dylan Jones,
Samuel Ross,
Caroline Rush
fashion industry think the
tariffs have targeted them
and Kevin Jiang unfairly. Their Italian and
even in your most at the BFC/GQ
Menswear Fund
Award event
courtesy of the
French counterparts will
not face similar 25 per
valuable car. cent increases
British Fashion
Council by Darren
Gerrish
avile Row tailors were
S among those effected
after the US government
announced that 25 per cent
tariffs would soon be applied to a
significant portion of their product
range upon export to the US.
Among the list of British-
ult fashion streetwear brand A-Cold- Caroline Rush, exported clothing items affected
C Wall* by designer Samuel Ross has
been named the 2019 winner of the
chief executive
officer of the British
include most types of men’s suits,
cashmere sweaters, women’s
BFC/GQ Designer Menswear Fund announced Fashion Council, said anoraks and pyjamas.
at a cocktail reception hosted at Annabel’s in in a statement:“The judging committee was International Trade Secretary
London. impressed with the quality of work, thought Liz Truss says: "Resorting to
Ross will receive a £150,000 cash prize and process and determination of the talented tit-for-tat tariffs is not in any
12 months high-level mentoring to accelerate 2019 shortlist. Each designer has a bright future country's best interests and we
his business’ growth and global reputation. ahead of them. are in regular contact with the
A Cold Wall is described as a curated “There can only be one winner and Ross Trump administration, urging
product of British culture birthed out of the proved to be the strongest candidate with the them to refrain from resorting
respected fields of fashion, design, installation most comprehensive business strategy and to such measures. "As well as
art and material study where inanimate reality decisive plans on how to use the fund to his causing temporary disruption
of buildings, industrial material and geographic best advantage to propel and cement A-Cold- to UK businesses, it would also
memory are translated into wearable concepts. Wall* on the global stage.” hit American consumers in the
pocket."
Arguably, the type of people
Hackett on the Row who have a bespoke suit made by
a Savile Row tailor are not short
of a pound or two.
JP Hackett has opened the Savile Row townhouse location with the high-end “We’re better known in New
menswear brand adding further to its central London offering York than we are in Newcastle,
so we’ve always had a very strong
he importance of the Savile Row opening is clear American presence,” says Sean
The Doctor Bark car blanket T with the company calling it "our new home of
bespoke”. London’s Savile Row is the heart of global
Dixon, co-founder of Savile
Row tailor Richard James. The
keeps the rear seats or the bespoke menswear tailoring and in a world in which ultra-luxury company opened its first store
is the most dynamic segment of the market, exploiting the in the US at the end of last
boot clean and odourless thanks willingness of the high-end consumer to spend thousands on a year and has plans to expand
to the unique all side protection. special piece make commercial sense.
The 36-year-old brand’s townhouse, which was formerly home
further in the country. "The
customer base is fairly affluent,"
to couturier Hardy Amies, opened recently at No 14 Savile Row, admits Mr Dixon, whose
TIMELESS DESIGN | HAND-MADE IN GERMANY and it comes complete with a team of traditional tailors. But clients include actor Benedict
ready-to-wear won’t be neglected with dedicated RTW rooms in Cumberbatch, footballer David
HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS | WASHABLE UP TO 95° C the space. There’s also room for other products such as vintage Beckham and rapper P Diddy.
accessories. "Nevertheless, an increase
Although Hackett hasn’t disclosed how much it spent on the is an increase and we pride
townhouse, it was clearly a lot. The location’s interior makeover was ourselves on people getting
created by brand founder Jeremy Hackett with interior designer value for money, especially for
Ben Pentreath with plenty of original features having been retained. a Savile Row suit.
doctorbark.co.uk
12 SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE 13
NEWS NEWS
SRBA: Supporting skills
and training initiatives
Eighty-two young people have now completed SRBA apprenticeships on Savile Row since the association
was founded in 2004, which bodes very well for the future of bespoke tailoring on our unique street
ongratulations from everyone at
C
the Savile Row Bespoke Association
(SRBA) to this year’s successful
apprentices, who received their
SRBA Diplomas at the Bespoke
Tailors’ Benevolent Association (BTBA) summer
party at the Merchant Taylors’ Hall on Friday 5th July.
Pictured, from left to right, at the party are SRBA
Director Su Thomas, Katarzyna Zlotorzynska of
Huntsman, Tara Louise Hansen of Kathryn Sargent,
Keiichi Inakura of Gieves & Hawkes, SRBA Chairman
William Skinner, Christian Greenwood and Iona
Knight of Dege & Skinner, Abby Robertson of Henry
Poole & Co and Philip Parker, the Head Cutter of
Henry Poole & Co. Su Thomas and Philip Parker
both acted as assessors.
A full apprenticeship course has also been
established since the inception of SRB which
has regenerated the craft. In 2004, there was a
desperate need to revive the Row and get young
people to engage with the craft. Savile Row
Bespoke Association Manager Su Thomas has
been the driving force behind the apprentice
scheme and with the support of the member
houses the Row has been revived. Inside a
few years, the average age of the tailors on
Savile Row has fallen from around 60 to 40
and below.
The SRBA apprenticeship scheme is open
to all, but the principal route to achieving
the Diploma is through completion of the
SRBA’s Diploma apprenticeship course whilst
in employment with one of our member
companies.
14 SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE 15
NEWS GOLDEN SHEARS
MAKING
THE CUT
This year's winner was
Maurice Sedwell apprentice
Rachel Singer who impressed
with her double-breasted
Prince of Wales checked suit
H
aving passed the first stage of the
competition, judged by a panel top teaching colleges,
of top bespoke tailors, Rachel alongside a panel of five VIP judges including
went on to win the final, in a catwalk David Gandy and Jodie Kidd, who adjudicated on the stylistic
show held at the Merchant Taylors’ Hall aptitude of the finalists’ work.
in the City of London. Created to support young aspiring tailors from
Rachel's winning entry - a double universities, colleges and apprentice schemes whilst
breasted Prince of Wales checked, promoting the art of bespoke tailoring, the 2019 finalists
tailored trousers suit, with long, included entries from London-based tailors such as Henry
cappuccino, cream wool coat and brown Poole, Davies & Son, Maurice Sedwell, Dunhill, Huntsman,
horn button detail - was awarded first Dege & Skinner and teaching colleges such as the London
place by a panel of celebrity and industry College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts and a
expert guest judges including model handful from further afield including the Leeds College of
David Gandy, TV presenter and model Arts and Rochester and De Montfort University, Leicester.
Jodie Kidd, MBE Mich Turner, menswear Key supporters of the Golden Shears Awards include: The
stylist and writer Tom Stubbs and mens Merchant Taylors’ Company, CAPITB Trust, formerly the
stylist Joe Ottaway. Clothing and Allied Products Industry Training Board, an
Up until 2015, Rachel was completely independent charity that exists to enhance the skill base of
self-taught in cutting and sewing. In the British fashion industry. Over the years, the trust has
2015 she joined The Savile Row Academy invested time and support into a number of initiatives that
where she was introduced to the bespoke have been specially designed to promote the importance of
process from cutting through to coat teaching and the application of skills within the industry;
making. Following her time at the this year marks the fifth time the trust will support the
Academy, Rachel joined the Maurice Golden Shears Awards. The Worshipful Company of
Sedwell apprenticeship for coat making Woolmen, have dealt with the trade since the foundation
and in 2018 moved from the workshop of the guild in the early 12th century and the Pollen Estate,
to the shop floor where she now cuts and are landlord of much of Savile Row, the home of British
coats and helps to train new coat makers. men’s tailoring, and the jewel in the craft’s Crown.
Rachel aspires to be a cutter who can The Silver Shears were awarded to Edward Jones, a
confidently and skillfully cut for both student currently studying at UCA Rochester for his design
men and women. The Golden Shears Award was founded in 1974 by Robert Bright, the of a lightweight frosted navy and white chalk stripe cropped
then President of the Federation of Merchant Tailors, to identify the best jacket with matching pleated culottes over layered tulle
pantaloons, and the Rising Star accolade was won by Sophie
apprentice tailor in the UK, to encourage young people to join the trade
Weller, an apprentice at Dunhill.
- and to raise the profile of perhaps Britain’s greatest craft industry
ubbed the ‘Oscars of Savile Twenty-four students and trainees
D Row’, the award is a bi-annual
competition championed by
the Worshipful Company of
progressed to this final stage after intense
competition following a nationwide
campaign to attract the best young talent in
Merchant Taylors. Tailoring students and the trade. The resurgence in interest in craft
apprentices from around the country vie industry and bespoke tailoring in particular,
for the Golden Shears trophy and £3,000 makes this year’s competition the most
of prize money. The 2019 competition keenly anticipated for several years. The
concluded on Monday March 18 at the standard was such that all the finalists can
grandiloquent Merchant Taylor’s Hall in the expect a bright future in the trade. The
City of London, held by the livery company finalists presented their finished garments,
toSimon
celebrate the award
Cundey, andoftheir
chairman the connection shown by professional models on a catwalk,
with the Shears
Golden tailoring
andtrade, which dates back to
managing to a panel of top bespoke tailors and to
before theofcompany
director was&honoured
Henry Poole Co with its an audience selected from the worlds of
first Royal Charter in 1327. finance, fashion, tailoring and the industry’s
16 SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE 17
SAVILE ROW GIN
SAVILE ROW GIN
Gin is the quintessential London drink and Savile Row Gin embodies the classic style of the capital, so
to combine the two creates a product that just oozes elegance and crafted excellence. But the exquisite
union nearly didn’t happen. Tim Newark meets Savile Row Gin founder and CEO, Stewart Lee
had a heart key figures like Angus Cundey. I worked with top designer Micha
I
stopping was determined to uphold their Weidmann Studio to ensure the
moment,” says values of quality, their appeal to bottle epitomises Savile Row,
Savile Row Gin the public, and, of course, promote not too loud, very stylish and
founder Stewart bespoke men’s tailoring. I think my elegant. We are very proud of that
Lee. “The whole magazine work enabled me to gain branding.”
project depended on getting the their trust for this new venture.” The association will be further
whole-hearted support of Savile Distilled in traditional copper enhanced when bottles are
Row tailors. At lunch at Brown’s I pots under the expert eye of award- wrapped in a gift bag packaging
told Angus Cundey MBE about it, winning distiller Rob Dorsett, made of Winston Churchill
and for the longest ten seconds of Savile Row Gin is a blend of 12 pinstripe cloth cut and designed
my life, he took a deep pause…” botanicals, with traditional juniper on Savile Row. On that detail
Affectionately known as the matched with the freshness of alone, I can see it becoming the
“Godfather of the Row,” Mr Cundey coriander and a unique citrus perfect present for any admirer of
is Chairman of one of Savile Row’s hint of kumquat. A key part of its the great man.
most prestigious and original distinct character is its witty glass Already, Savile Row Gin has
tailors, Henry Poole & Co. “He design. attracted several key partners
cocked his head to one side and “You look at the bottle and including Jack Barclay Bentley,
then said yes, he thought it was a you can see the broad shoulders Bonhams, and London Fashion
wonderful idea.” narrowing down like a suit. You Week Men’s, operated by the British
It was only fitting then that might think it would be easy Fashion Council. “Savile Row is an
I should interview Stewart Lee choosing a bottle but we saw it as iconic brand and we want to work
at Henry Poole to get the inside vital way of establishing the unique with other iconic brands in the
story of the exclusive coupling, personality of the brand.” Next area,” says Stewart.
surrounded by portraits of came the label. Indeed, the gin’s first exposure to
historic clients, including Sir “We used a Goudy Old Style serif the public was at LAPADA, the high
Winston Churchill, and a framed font which is very much going back profile art fair in Berkeley Square
facsimile of a cheque signed by into the heritage of Savile Row. in Mayfair. “I couldn’t believe my
author Charles Dickens for £15 of Then we thought about what does luck,” he recalls. “At first they said
tailoring. A bronze imperial French every Savile Row tailor possess as no way, they knew me but they
eagle happens to hang behind the distinctive tool of their trade? didn’t know the gin. I’ve been the
the counter, a gift from Emperor We thought scissors but then, of publisher to LAPADA for 15 years,
Napoleon III, who was their first course, crossed needles and thread producing their official catalogue
royal client when they opened their came to us and we’ve picked them before they were even in Berkeley
shop in the vicinity in 1828. out in gold foil on the label. We Square. I gave them a nudge and
“As publisher of Savile Row nothing happened, then about four
Style magazine, I’ve worked with weeks before the fair they phoned
the Row for many years,” says Already Savile Row Gin has attracted me up and said though they’d not
Stewart. “It was important I got several key partners including tasted it yet, I’d produced good
the support of several prominent Jack Barclay Bentley, Bonhams publications for them and they
members of the Savile Row trusted me to produce a damn good
Bespoke Association, including
and London Fashion Week Men’s gin too!”
18 SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE 19Dege & Skinner recently
Stewart Lee, founder and CEO, Savile Row Gin
celebrated its 150th anniversary,
tracing its history back to Jacob
Dege, a German immigrant who
came to London in 1855, quickly
building a fine tailoring business
in nearby Conduit Street. His son
then met a young Englishman called
William Skinner, whose family
was trading in Jermyn Street and a
tailoring legend was established. Just
as Savile Row can trace its history
back over centuries, so can gin.
Originally distilled in Dutch cities in
the 16th century, it became a quick
favourite with English soldiers who
liked a sip of it before battle, hence
the phrase “Dutch courage”.
When Dutch King William
became a British sovereign, gin
became a fashionable drink in
London. So much so that 7,000 gin
shops rapidly opened across the
capital in the 18th century. When
a gin tax was imposed, there was
"The immediate response to the drink and brand was fantastic. rioting in the streets and the duty
You’re always worried that you’ll see half-full glasses lying around, was later reduced.
Gin is still a vital part of Brand
but everyone loved it and wanted more" UK, just like Savile Row. “So highly
regarded is this street around
Stewart had the gin sponsorship wanted this to be something social, the world, that in Japan a suit is
for the fair and it turned out to be a something fun. Something I could apparently referred to as ‘Sebiro’,”
gamble well worth taking. grow and work with friends and reveals Robin Dutt, “a delightful
“The immediate response to business partners and they have accolade.” Henry Poole and other
the drink and brand was fantastic. already contributed valuable advice.” tailors have already opened
You’re always worried that you’ll Top male model David Gandy branches in China and the growing
see half-full glasses lying around, is a partner in the business and is Asian market. Stewart must be
but everyone loved it and wanted lending his elegant good looks to hoping his gin literally follows suit.
more. We were delighted and promoting the drink, while fashion He added: “The idea is to start in
deeply privileged to be launched guru and style consultant Robin the heartland in Mayfair but then
there in the heartland of Mayfair Dutt immediately appreciated the appeal to people across the country
in Berkeley Square, one of the most special combination. “Savile Row and then hopefully around the
iconic squares in London and very Gin has been specially crafted as a world—why not?”
fitting for Savile Row Gin” suit of quality must always be,” he The British Empire originally
Since then it has been served at notes. “A Savile Row suit is unique helped spread the classic pairing of
leading events, including a drinks and Savile Row Gin has a distinct gin and tonic. In tropical colonies,
reception at Kensington Palace. hallmark when it comes to an the anti-malarial quinine was
“For our gin brand to be served at a individual taste.” dissolved in carbonated water to
royal residence was a real honour.” Part of its genius is that it feels as make tonic water.
As a publisher, he produced the though it has already been around For the perfect gin and tonic,
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee official forever. Stewart recommends combining
programme in 2012. “Savile Row as a moniker of 50ml of Savile Row Gin with 150ml
For Stewart, it is the realisation sartorial elegance goes back over classic Indian tonic water, finished
of a personal dream. “I was out with 200 years and is respected the off with a slice of pink grapefruit
some friends and must admit it world over,” says Robin. “Every and a mint leaf. “You could almost
first came to me one evening over a tailor is unique and all are part of call it tailored perfection,” he
few gin and tonics,” he laughs. “I’ve the Savile Row family.” quips. “Our gin is very smooth and
always loved gin and there are some Stewart agrees. “A Savile Row I believe it’s a very good sipping gin
amazing gins out there. It was just suit will last a lifetime. I was as well.”
that eureka moment. once talking to Michael Skinner,
“My whole career has been in Chairman of Dege & Skinner and For all purchasing and general
magazine publishing and I’ve felt he opened up his suit jacket and enquiries about Savile Row Gin,
for some time that I was looking for proudly showed me the label dating email: info@savilerow-gin.co.uk
a new challenge. With my business back to 1975. It looked as good as if or telephone 020 8238 5023.
experience and contacts, I felt I it had been made yesterday.” www.savilerow-gin.co.uk
gievesandhawkes.com
20 SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINESAVILE ROW GIN
SAVILE ROW GIN ANNOUNCES
NEW GLOBAL AMBASSADOR
When Britain's newest gin brand launched at Gieves & Hawkes, David Gandy was there to lend his
support and confirm his involvement in one of Mayfair's most exciting start-ups
ntrepreneur and British
E
style icon David Gandy
was in Gieves & Hawkes
on Savile Row, to help
launch Savile Row Gin.
Britain’s newest gin brand is a London
dry gin made with a blend of 12 botanicals
including kumquats.
The gin is juniper and citrus forward,
with the citrus notes balanced by
spice from coriander and pepper. The
production process is overseen by Master
Distiller Rob Dorsett.
Savile Row Gin adds to David’s existing
portfolio of British brand investments
and is one of three that he is personally
involved in on a day-to-day basis.
“I look to invest in British start-ups that
I believe to be of superior quality with
inspirational teams," he said.
"As a lover of gin, Savile Row Gin stood
out from the crowd with its smoothness
and flavour. I loved the fact that it is a
quintessentially British product, produced
in the UK and curated on one of Britain’s
most iconic streets, one that stands for
craftsmanship and quality.
He added: "I’m excited to be part of the
team to help expand and grow the brand.”
Savile Row Gin is the brainchild of
Stewart Lee, Managing Director of Savile
Row Style Magazine. As its long-time
publisher, he believed he was the right
person to launch Savile Row Gin and
sought the support of stakeholders on the
Row, including many of the historic Savile
Row tailoring houses.
Stewart commented: “I wanted to
create a spirit that celebrated Britain’s
proud tailoring heritage with a gin that
had a taste and aesthetic that upheld the
values of its iconic London namesake. A
Savile Row suit is known universally as
the best one can buy.
“With the name comes a level of
expectation. Using the same artistry and
attention to detail, we feel that we have
crafted a gin that the Row would be proud
to serve.
“David embodies the refined elegance
and style of Savile Row and I am
delighted to have his support, both as an
ambassador and investor for the brand.”
22 SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE 23ART & EXHIBITIONS
LAPADA ART &
established art dealers for more than
120 years. “The family involvement
commenced in 1893 when my great
uncle Rayner MacConnal formed a
ANTIQUES FAIR partnership with Archibald Phillips
founding a company called Phillips &
MacConnal,” says Chairman David L
DAZZLES AGAIN
Mason. “The head office was in the
Burlington Arcade.”
Since then they’ve developed an
expertise in British and European fine
IN BERKELEY art of the 19th and 20th centuries with
some sumptuous post-impressionist
works. Director Simon Carter is
SQUARE
impressed with the sheer range of
masterpieces on display at LAPADA.
“It’s an elegant fair that starts at an
accessible level, with pieces for the
new collector and connoisseur alike.”
There's little more enjoyable than wandering around the This year MacConnal-Mason
best of Britain’s art and antique dealers with a glass of hoped to dazzle collectors with two
spectacular pieces. “The first is a view of
something bubbly in hand in the heart of London’s most New York Harbour painted c1919 by
elegant of squares, says Tim Newark. So, why bother the renowned British First World War
traipsing around the country when you can see 100 top artist Christopher RW Nevinson,” says
Simon. “The second is an epic panorama
exhibitors concentrated under one pretty marquee of the Thames painted in 1875 with St
Paul’s Cathedral as the main subject.”
love seeing the trunks a silver Regency etui sewing set for “Above all,” he enthuses, “it’s an
I
of Berkeley Square’s £4 in 1954. In those days, he used interesting, entertaining and eclectic fair
venerable 200-year- to career around the country on a in a fantastic location.”
old plane trees second-hand motorbike collecting Mr Carter agrees that the fair is
peeking between pieces but now they’re more sedately not just about connoisseurship, but is
the gallery spaces. Now in its tenth situated in Mason’s Yard in London’s St also immensely good fun. LAPADA
anniversary year, LAPADA’s Art James’s. For them LAPADA is a great makes sure that visitors can attend
& Antiques Fair brings together a opportunity to widen the audience for interesting related events. This year is
sophisticated blend of art galleries, their exquisite silverware. (T) Sylvain Lefebvre (L) Charming Arts the 200th anniversary of Burlington
“Louise and the & Crafts double
selling both contemporary and “There are not that many antique Arcade and the organisers hope
round blue, mixed chair by George
historic art, combined with antique fairs around now that have that high media on canvas. Henry Walton. to conduct daily tours to one of
dealers offering objets from antiquity profile,” agrees Edward Bourdon-Smith. (Rebecca Hossack (Holly Johnson the world’s first shopping arcades,
to mid-century modern. Whatever Contemporary art gallery owner Art Gallery) Antiques) currently home to some of the
your house or apartment needs to Rebecca Hossack picks up on the rich (R). Emma dealers at the fair. Make sure to ask
(L) New York
deliver that discerning decorative range of artwork on display. “What I Howarth, Park about the secret tunnels running
Harbour c1919 Proverbs, oil on
punch is here. love about exhibiting at LAPADA, is by British First beneath the corridor that delivered
canvas. (Rebecca
LAPADA—the Association of Art the incredible wealth of knowledge at World War artist Hossack Art
goods to Victorian purchasers, awaiting
& Antique Dealers—was established the fair through each dealer, who has CRW Nevinson. Gallery) them in carriages at either end.
in 1974 and has over 500 worldwide their own encyclopaedic awareness (MacConnal- The Fair culminated in a spectacular
members. Crucially for collectors, it of their special subject. It’s wonderful
Mason) "What I love about exhibiting at LAPADA, is the gala on Monday September 16th
maintains a strict Code of Practice, to see beautiful Elizabethan chairs and (B) Epic panorama incredible wealth of knowledge at the fair through to raise funds for Sarabande, the
offering total reassurance when jewels juxtaposed with contemporary charitable Foundation established by
purchasing from a LAPADA dealer. art.”
of the Thames
painted in 1875
each dealer, who has their own encyclopaedic fashion icon Lee Alexander McQueen.
You will find a rich variety of works She also likes the sense of fun. “I love with St Paul’s awareness of their special subject" REBECCA HOSSACK The money will provide scholarships,
Cathedral.
here, including jewellery, furniture, the amazing marquee, the champagne (MacConnal- studio space and mentorship for future
tapestries, antiquities, clocks, ceramics, and the restaurant on the top floor— Mason) Holly Johnson Antiques is based the fair, they had some breath-taking generations of creatives working in
silver and fine art, with prices ranging all in the best part of London. I love all in Cheshire on the outskirts of pieces of craftsmanship to display. “We fashion, art, design and craft, a nice gift
from £500 to £500,000. the international clients and that it is Macclesfield so their regular presence like to bring our high end pieces by to encourage the myriad artists whose
JH Bourdon-Smith specialise a time of year when everyone comes in Berkeley Square certainly saves specific designers of the 20th century,” work provides the raison d’etre for the
in antique and modern silver and back from summer holidays looking the train fare visiting them. “We reveals Holly. “This year we will be show in the first place.
are enthusiastic supporters of the tanned, gorgeous and happy! All of like exhibiting at the LAPADA Fair showing some individual pieces of
Berkeley Square fair. “It is brilliantly this adds up to a beautiful occasion.” because the central location entices furniture designed by Peter Waals, Tickets for LAPADA Art & Antiques
situated,” says Edward Bourdon-Smith. Major artists exhibiting at the a good mixture of British and Piero Fornasetti and Edward Barnsley.” Fair cost £20 and can be bought
“It has a good party atmosphere and Rebecca Hossack gallery during the international wealthy clients,” says With their sumptuous Fornasetti online or on the door from the event
gets the buzz going very well.” fair include Sylvain Lefebvre, Andrew Holly, “as well as a good section of “Malachite” cabinet, it is definitely one box office. For more information visit
The family-run business began Mockett, Emma Haworth and Barbara international interior designers.” of the most eye-catching stands. www.lapadalondon.com. LAPADA
when John Bourdon-Smith purchased Macfarlane. Focusing on 20th century design at MacConnal-Mason have been runs from September 13-18.
24 SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE 25MORE THAN JUST A BUSINESS TRAVEL AGENT When you need to ensure that all your travel arrangements go smoothly, use Corporate Travel Services that can deliver the high level of services and reliability that you require. Providing discerning clients with a complete range of Corporate Travel Services, 24 hours 365 days a year we’re big enough to handle the Largest multinational and small enough to understand the needs for SME’s. Our Flexibility is what sets us apart. From the simplest of trips to the most complicated itineraries, we ensure that your business trip is organised to the finest level of detail so you can concentrate on what’s important- your business. World Class Travel Arrangements teams with our Corporate Rates, wrapped in our personalised services, that the Corporate Travel Services way. Call us today to find out how we can help you. T: 0208 905 8929 E: SALES@CORPORATE.TRAVEL W: WWW.CORPORATE.TRAVEL
RICHARD JAMES
RTLESS
EEFLFEO
GANCE
ROBIN DUTT ooking languid and Everything exudes peace and civility. But
L
comfortable in his like the proverbial swan which glides, one
RECALLS A STROLL
eponymous shop, Richard can conjure the purposeful action of the
James strikes a familiar feet beneath the water's surface.
HE TOOK WITH
pose. That air of natural James shows me some mannequins
ease and elegance has not deserted him in in the window sporting a selection of
a quarter of a century since the company's stage clothes for Sir Elton John, proudly
RICHARD JAMES founding and even before that, when pointing out the exquisite details and for a
I initially encountered him as a chief second referencing the splashes of crystals
DOWN SAVILE ROW. buyer for the internationally acclaimed 'each one applied by hand,' he opines, even
boutique, Browns. At this time, Browns the seemingly most insignificant example.
HERE, HE REFLECTS was a magnetic go-to for shrewd shoppers Then he invites me to consider the slicing
who wanted edge - not shock - and James exactitude of the company's bespoke best.
ON JAMES’ CAREER was part of a team which really knew what As he describes these garments, there is a
was what. Their judicious choices made undoubted sparkle of nostalgia and pride
AS AN UNDISPUTED the shop eclectic
and unusual and
in his eyes.
Many
“We were not very well
MASTER OF STYLE James played no
small part in the accepted at the start. People immediately refer
commentators
AND CUT appreciation of
Sydney and Joan
thought that we were using to Richard James as
a 'celebrity tailor'
the name of Savile Row to
Bernstein's idea and whilst this may
of what a fashion better ourselves. We just have more than a
store should be on came into Savile Row to do modicum of truth
that once natural things in different ways" about it (customers
London catwalk, include Mark
South Molton Ronson, Benedict
Street. Cumberbatch, Daniel Craig, Jude Law,
But perhaps one in retrospect cannot Tom Cruise and Bryan Ferry) this is not
be surprised that with his eye for detail the only (however important) element of
and knowledge of cut, this graduate of Richard James, the tailor. Such clients as
Brighton College of Art would want an master couturier, Christian Lacroix, shoe
emporium of his own - a playground supremo, Manolo Blahnik and designer,
where the message is stridently serious. He David Linley - fellow creators - have been
is master of cloth and cut and in fact, has more than happy to be measured up for
been described by writer and academic, that James silhouette. But it was not
Colin McDowell as 'the best colourist from day one, exactly plain sailing. In an
working in menswear in London today.' interview with Gentlemen's Journal, James
James is often referred to as the first of says, “We were not very well accepted at
the 'new establishment' or 'new bespoke' the start. People thought that we were
of Savile Row. Even more than 25 years on, using the name of Savile Row to better
his beaming face and ready chuckle impart ourselves. We just came into Savile Row to
a sense of mischievous charm - boyish and do things in different ways.”
high-spirited despite the travelled years Savile Row is undoubtedly a family and
and much hard work. The business runs like most families, not everyone pledges
smoothly and the knowledgeable staff, undying allegiance to all members. As
a definite cut (or more) above the norm. a street of tailors it stands alone in the
28 SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE 29XXX RICHARD JAMES
world - a rich seam of the uniquely
precious knowledge and skill running
through the mediocrity of fashion. But James
would be the first to both celebrate its over 200 year
past and court the contemporary - with taste. He recalls
one incident.
"Sir Hardy Amies was marvellous," he says. "I well recall
his chauffeur-driven car pulling up outside Richard James
and Sir Hardy emerging like Lady Bracknell. He'd cast a
lugubrious eye over the bright pink and acid green jackets in
our window before shaking his head at us in mock disbelief.
And then he smiled."
As I know only too well, having interviewed Sir Hardy
and enjoyed his company, the mischief is evident. This was
typical Amies - with pomp and circumstance and a little
show of cheeky disapproval from the man who set up his
establishment in 1946, was Dressmaker to Her Majesty
the Queen and had seen little change in the Row. But that
mock disbelief and the eventual smile seem to carry with
them some affection and regard for what a younger James
was doing.
Deep, vibrant, jewel colours have always been part of
James' sartorial autobiography. In fact, three Richard James
pieces, greatly loved and sadly loved by moths too, used
to hang in my wardrobe - a royal purple cashmere jogging
suit, a duck egg blue blazer with mother of pearl buttons
and a two-piece suit in subtle candy coloured stripes.
Moths are famous for choosing the best.
But there is more than a place for a classic navy blue Tunick. The cheeky boy in James has always
suit - Richard James style. I was found outlets. There is seriousness, irony
Richard James takes his once consulted where to find and humour in much of his work - larger
role as a creator on the such a suit for a special occasion than average window pane checks, outsize dot
Row seriously and feels and I immediately said
James' establishment.
motifs and again those electric, fizzy sherbet
hues.
that he has more than a I accompanied the And James certainly has been
responsibility to do so gentleman, the cloth recognised for his talent and
was chosen, the business acumen. In 1996, he was
form measured, the deal done and all in awarded the Evening Standard's
the space of what seemed minutes - though Eros Award as Retailer of the Year.
not rushed - with expert hands and eyes He was Menswear Designer of
constantly vigilant. Then he took me for an the Year, awarded by the British
overly extravagant lunch to celebrate. Fashion Council in 2001. He
Richard James takes his role as a creator won the Best Advertising
on the Row seriously and feels that he Campaign for Autumn/Winter
has more than a responsibility to do so. 2007. In 2018, he received an
He was a founding member of the Savile OBE. Real estate developer and
Row Bespoke Association and ever with film producer, Charles S. Cohen
an eye not to revolutionize the street but took a majority stake in Richard James
maximise its allure and charm, pioneered in 2017 and assumed the role of chairman.
Saturday opening times. Perhaps one Last year, Richard James opened on Park
might imagine the sound of tailor's Avenue, New York.
shears crashing to the wooden floors in James and I decide to take a stroll down
horror, initially. Savile Row and he reminisces about the
It is also Richard James' pioneering people he had known and knows and the
spirit which has seen some unusual changes which have come about. It is all
elements of the business such as too evident that he loves his home turf.
controversial advertisements, one was Appropriately, we come to a stop at what
banned, depicting a sartorially perfect used to be the House of Hardy Amies - a
gentleman throwing himself off the beautiful building which would make a
top of a building, perhaps inspired by stupendous town house. We both talk
artist Yves Klein's performance leap, about the unrivalled salon shows held
'Into the Void', the sharp camouflage there - all gilt and mirrors - 'Just like my
suit - a uniform in its own right and bedroom!' he laughs.
the 'Naked Suit' in collaboration with There seems to be a twinkle in his eye, as
mass nudity photographer, Spencer he looks at the old building again.
SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE 31Relive the Winning Cup of Moments of
Emperor Franz-Joseph of Austria imperial pleasure
There is a story behind every winning cup. More than a statement of
The journey of the Royal coffeemaker began in the late 1850s extraordinary taste...
EMPEROR FRANZ-JOSEPH and his fascinated. As the golden canister This piece became the talk of the It is a commitment to making every moment
wife, Empress, Elisabeth of Austria pivoted up, allowing boiling water night and herald a new must-have of your life extraordinary. To share the
were to host a Royal banquet. to melange with finely ground fashion statement and gift for only extraordinary and celebrate with those you
They were expecting all the courts coffee, flowing effortlessly back the most discerning dinner hosts. love, family and friends. The Royal Coffee
of Europe at their spectacular into the kettle, and almost like The Emperor and his wife had maker isn’t just about brewing the finest
Schonbrunn Palace, their impressive magic, releasing the most palette- won the night, the admiration of coffee or being the celebrated host, it is about
summer residence, and the hub pleasing and sensory elevating their guests, and transformed elevating every moment and celebrating
of royal social life. It was set to be experience. everyone's relationship with coffee life at the highest level. It’s about honoring
a grand occasion, reflecting the The courts marveled. They had forever. tradition and creating a new legacy.
wealth and power of the Hapsburgs. never seen anything quite like this Following the tradition of the
The Emperor was very liked by all and everyone wanted to own one. Emperor's original coffee maker, It’s time to claim your winning cup of coffee to
and wanted to ensure that every every detail is etched into the Royal experiencing moments of imperial pleasure.
guest had an extraordinary siphon with great precision
experience that they would by our award-winning
never forget. Parisian sculptor and the
In those days, coffee was finest goldsmiths in Europe.
the new fashion statement Every machine is adorned
in Europe and everyone with finely custom designed
who was anyone had a Baccarat glass firmly seated
contraption to show. The on a malachite or azurite
emperor knew that no base. A master creation so
ordinary machine would that the select few who owns
captivate his guests. He this machine, can relive the
needed something different. Emperor's winning night.
Something extraordinary. This coffee maker is
The finest gold and for those who value the
silversmiths of Paris were extraordinary. For those who
commissioned to create know that every experience
the ultimate statement tells a story and wishes to
piece. The coffee maker invite loved ones, family,
that would captivate and friends, and associates to
enthrall everyone present. only the most exceptional
As the hour-long banquet and captivating memories.
came to an end, there was no It is a symbol of
lack of good cheer, but there discernment and good taste.
was one more statement to It is the winning cup!
be made that night. Unexpectedly, This is our invitation to you
several exquisite contraptions, to create moments of imperial
beautifully laced with gold, and pleasure on special occasions and
glistering with crystal glass was on every occasion. Email us: info@
placed on the table. The whole royalcoffeemaker.com to learn
room errupted into a chorus of more about our custom coffee
“Ohs” and “Ahs” At first glance it makers and also receive your
appeared complicated making complimentary catalog.
the operator appear even more
masterful, in fact, the machine Resellers/agents in Europe, the
was very easy to use. Middle East, and Asia are invited
These kings, queens, noblemen, to get in touch:
and women who thought they had maria@royalcoffeemaker.com
seen and experienced it all, were COFFEE MAKER. ANNO. 1835 royalcoffeemaker.com royalcoffeemaker.com Email: info@royalcoffeemaker.com Telephone: 00 1 517 347 7983 @royalcoffeemakerART IN THE ROW
LONDON ART WEEK
E ROW
by the Master of Perspective in
Nuremberg, and dated 1565. This is
one of the first works in Northern
SAVIL
Europe to use perspective and
This summer's event took place at some of the most prestigious galleries geometric polyhedral in its
TOUR
decoration. On public view for the
around St. James’s and Mayfair. No fewer than 50 exhibitors from all over first time since 1883, it testified to
the world curated exhibitions spanning more than 5,000 years of art the interaction between art and
science.
isitors were Aaron, Didier 18th century colonial India. Nearby, Benappi Fine Art
V
able to discover Aaron - Conte Works started from £8,000 to exhibited a marble bust by Lorenzo
art not seen Pietro Rotari around £120,000. Along the Row, Bartolini from circa 1823 depicting
(Verona
in public for 1707 – 1762 Ordovas exhibited a Colombian the Ideal Portrait of Beatrice;
decades and St Petersburg) contemporary artist influenced Burzio displayed fine antiques and
sometimes La Dormeuse by the Old Masters in Always © Marcus Peel works of art; Daniel Katz Gallery’s
centuries, and ‘new’ galleries, you Pendant to_ La Drawing, Jose Antonio Suarez show titled Expressive Souls and
may have never noticed before, Liseuse Both Londoño - Works on Paper Ariadne Gallery upstairs shone
with several of them upstairs from
pastel, c.1752–6
1997-2018. This South American
"Visitors were able to discover art not a light on form and function in
(Dresden period) -
well-known tailors and designer LAW19S.jpg artist has devoted four decades seen in public for decades and antiquity. While Ben Elwes Fine
shops. to drawing. A disciplined, daily sometimes centuries, and ‘new’ galleries Art’s centrepiece was a beautiful
Art enthusiasts could start Taylor, Karen practice has produced a vast sculpted white marble portrait
their tour of discovery in Savile Taylor Fine Art
repertoire of small scale works on
they may have never noticed before" relief roundel of Jenny Lind from
- James Ward,
Row, where Charles Beddington RA (British, 1769– eclectic themes: reproductions c1866 (the Swedish Nightingale,
Fine Art staged an exhibition 1859) Portrait of Old Master paintings, objects, was sensationally published in (R) Lullo featured in The Greatest
of Canaletto, Bellotto and their of Tamorfait landscapes, portraits; and 1774 as Letters to His son on the Pampoulides - Showman) by American artist
Carborlof, a Don Federico Jehuda
Circle. The highlight painting is referencing wide-ranging literary Art of Becoming a Man of the Margaret Foley (c1827-1877).
Cossack, pencil - Pollock, known
Bernardo Bellotto’s The Grand LAW19S
sources. World and a Gentleman. Their as Gino Parin Landscapes by 19th century
Canal, Venice, looking South- Just a short walk away, more perceived immorality ensured (1876-1944) Fanny Swiss, German and Norwegian
East from the Palazzo Michiel Ariadne, Ariadne galleries opened their doors and continual reprints, making it one Tedeschi in Purple painters were the subject of From
dalle Colonne to the Fondaco dei Galleries - welcomed the viewing public. of the most enduring books of the and black Fjord to Forest at John Mitchell
Tedeschi. This very early work, Weight in the Raccanello Leprince showed eighteenth century. The painting Fine Paintings, depicting fjords
form of a Duck (B) Malingue,
from c1738, when the teenage Mesopotamian Summer Highlights at Shapero is priced at £700,000. Olivier Malingue and lakes, forests and woodland,
Bellotto (1722-1780) worked in the Rare Books in St George Street Fashion was the focus in Silk - Jean Dubuffet, glaciers and valleys. The exhibition
studio of his uncle Canaletto, ticks Antonacci – they specialise in Renaissance and Finery: Dress in Art 1700-1900 Le Margrave, 1970 will include plein air oil studies
every box - fresh to the market, Lapiccirella Fine pottery attractive to a modern at Didier Aaron and included an - LAW19S and formal studio paintings; many
Art -Vincenzo
in outstanding original condition public. enchanting drawing by Charles- were intended to be sold to benefit
GEMITO (Naples
and with an unbroken provenance 1852 – 1929), Sotheby’s across the road, Francois-Pierre de la the Asbjorn Lunde Foundation in
back to the 18th century. Portrait of held its Old Master sales during Traverse (1726-1787) exhibition to Medieval art in New York.
Just upstairs is Andrew Clayton- Mariano Fortuny, London Art Week, so lots were of a Woman Holding England from the 6th to 16th London Art Week didn’t just
Payne’s gallery and his exhibition, c. 1880 Bronze - on view and several auctions a Flute, a design for a centuries when the country was focus on Mayfair but also covered
LAW19S Second
From London to Lucknow: A Re- millennium
took place both during the day theatre costume for the a hotbed for artists, while Lullo St James’s. Highlights there were
Discovered Collection of Drawings BC Calcite and in the evening, making the performance given in Pampoulides in Cork Street, a rare oil painting by Samuel
by Johan Zoffany (1733-1810), was Dimensions_ 26 event highly interactive for art honour of the marriage focussed on the Insatiable Desire Palmer (1805-81) at Guy Peppiatt
well enjoyed. Originally from cm L - LAW19S enthusiasts and buyers alike. in Madrid, 1764, of the of collecting paintings, sculptures Fine Art with an asking price of
Germany, Zoffany’s first major Clifford Street is also a gallery Infanta Maria-Louisa and drawings. £1.95 million and another major
patron in London was actor David hub with Lowell Libson de Bourbon to the Down Bond Street, James rediscovery of a watercolour by
Garrick, then Queen Charlotte. & Jonny Yarker who Archduke Leopold of Mackinnon specialised in 18th to John Frederick ‘Spanish’ Lewis at
In 1769, he was nominated by displayed some Habsburg-Lorraine. 20th century British and European Karen Taylor Fine Art. S Franses
King George III for membership of their latest From a number of paintings and drawings, while staged the exhibition The Lost
in the Royal Academy. Zoffany acquisitions, recently discovered Bonhams held their Old Master Tapestries of Charles I, including
became one of the most original including a drawings, this is the auctions. Olivier Malingue’s a large-scale tapestry, the last
and celebrated artists of the Pompeo Girolamo first direct evidence exhibition ‘Abstract or Not’ on the market from a series of
Enlightenment, and worked in Batoni portrait of the artist’s includes some of the best known nine depicting Vulcan and Venus,
both England and India at the of Philip Stanhope, involvement in the modern masters and Brun Fine Art commissioned c1620 by Charles I,
end of the 18th century. Hitherto, from c1750. This portrait performance, and presented a collection of sculptures when Prince of Wales.
there were only around 30 known depicts the illegitimate son allows the modern covering several centuries, and
drawings by the artist, the of Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl viewer to visualise Antonacci Lapiccirella Fine For more: www.londonartweek.co.uk
majority being in museums. This of Chesterfield. Philip junior, the theatrical Art showed mainly Italian
exhibition doubled that number, in Rome between December performances of art from private collections.
and gave a fascinating insight in 1749 and March 1750, who some of the most Trinity Fine Art and Georg Laue
to the artist’s working methods received a stream of letters fashionable actors Kunstkamer Ltd showing one
and his close relationship with his from his father instructing of the mid-C18th. of the highlights of London Art
patron in Lucknow, Claude Martin him on every aspect of his Sam Fogg Week - The Renaissance Casket
(1735-1800), an interesting figure in life. The correspondence devoted an from Newbattle Abbey, made
34 SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE SAVILE ROW STYLE MAGAZINE 35You can also read
