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In this edition, I owe a debt to our photographers Expansive in our approach, this issue is dedicated to Robert Bellamy and Karin Berndl, who have brought texture in all its forms – from the tactility of fabrics concepts to life in pages that are visually arresting. and natural materials like wood or porcelain, to more Bellamy has taken a playful approach to knits and abstract concepts such as the importance of texture denim and, alongside Thea Lewis-Yates, IN London’s in food and wine. And it has been utterly fascinating fashion editor-at-large, has given our menswear story getting to know the participants in this edition. a modern twist by subverting a retro vibe. Dr. Martens The work of Fenella Elms and Katharine Morling, and a Valentino suit? It’s a match made in heaven. the ceramicists featured on page 18, will make you Berndl, meanwhile, decided that the essence of fl oral want to run out and fi nd the nearest potter’s wheel. fragrances and jewels was best distilled in black and 8 That porcelain can be worked into pieces which not white and the result is a beautiful study in light and only look remarkable but also carry such depth of shade. Turn to pages 38 and 46 respectively to view meaning is a revelation. Theirs is work you will want their stunning work. to invest in. Finally, huge thanks to Sam Rogg, who has put Lois Bryson-Edmett, meanwhile, found herself her expertise in viticulture to good use to pen an charmed by Harry Owen, a one-man leatherworker essay on the growing trade in organic wines in the on a mission to bring beautifully crafted bags and capital (see page 74). accessories to those who care about the fi ner details I hope you enjoy your stay. Kathryn Conway, Group Editor F I N S O L O R N E A D Y O E N V I M F WEBSITE: A Y www.inlondonmagazine.com G T A Z N SOCIAL MEDIA: E I Twitter: @InLondonMVP N W Instagram: @inlondonmagazine E T ‘The Audrey’ 0UZWPYLKI`[OL\UPX\LILH\[`HUKLSLNHUJLVM[OL »ZMHZOPVUPJVU[OPZVW\SLU[THZ[LYWPLJLZOV^JHZLZ HUHZ[VUPZOPUNJ[7LHY:OHWLK+PHTVUKH[OLYOLHY[ LTILSSPZOLKI`9VZL.VSKHUK7SH[PU\TIHUKZ HY[M\SS`LUJY\Z[LK^P[OYHYL7PURHUK>OP[L+PHTVUKZ (UPUZWPYH[PVUHSZOV^JHZLVMYLÄULK*HSSLPQHHY[PZ[Y` Rare, beautiful, exceptional jewels .63+*6(:; 365+65 :@+5,@ 4,3)6<95, 4HYPUH4PYHNL(\Z[YHSPH ;OL9V`HS(YJHKL6SK)VUK:[YLL[ ;OL>LZ[PU4HY[PU7SHJL )`(WWVPU[TLU[ *(33,01(*64 THE GUEST LIST SAM ROGG BEATRICE SQUIRES DAVID G. TAYLOR For more than a decade, food and With a passion for culture, food The arrival of winter in the capital culture writer Sam Rogg has and travel, Beatrice Squires has is greeted with the staging of the championed London’s unique more than eight years’ experience world’s best-loved classical ballets, restaurant scene. As dining and as a contributor and editor under an art form that has inspired greats nightlife editor at Where London, her belt. In this edition, she speaks such as Edgar Degas and Ernst one of the capital’s leading visitor to Mark Jarvis, one half of the duo Oppler. But, for sculptor Auguste 10 magazines, she not only knows the behind the self-styled ‘modern Rodin, the magic of dance lay importance of a good wine list, British dining room’ Anglo, to fi rmly in the athleticism of the but also where to sample the best understand the revolution in fi ne performers, a fact aptly displayed vintages. On page 74, Rogg charts dining in the capital. With Anglo’s in a thrilling exhibition at The the capital’s burgeoning organic focus on technique, texture and Courtauld Gallery. On page 61, wine trade and discovers that there fl avour, stripped-back simplicity David G. Taylor uncovers the is more to the movement than just has replaced the pretension of old. textural beauty and experimental health and environmentalism. Turn to page 54 to learn more. side of Rodin’s work. THE OFFICIAL LUXURY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE FOR LONDON GROUP EDITOR Kathryn Conway ASSISTANT EDITOR & DIGITAL EDITOR Lois Bryson-Edmett SUB EDITOR Anna Frame FASHION EDITOR-AT-LARGE Thea Lewis-Yates GROUP ART DIRECTOR Tim Benton SENIOR DESIGNER Grant Pearce PICTURE EDITOR Tamsan Barratt CONTRIBUTORS Robert Bellamy, Karin Berndl, Sam Rogg, Beatrice Squires, David G. 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THE CULTURE DIARY Uncovering the natural beauty of salvaged wood The capital’s best cultural happenings with Nic Webb FRONT COVER: COAT AND KNIT BY DIOR; SHIRT BY FRAME. THIS PAGE: SUIT BY HARDY AMIES; POLO SHIRT BY BOSS ORANGE; SOCKS BY FALKE; FALKE; BY SOCKS ORANGE; BOSS BY SHIRT POLO AMIES; HARDY BY SUIT PAGE: THIS FRAME. BY SHIRT DIOR; BY KNIT AND COAT COVER: FRONT 70. SEASONAL SENSATIONS 29. TRUE LUXURY The best of the winter season with London & Partners Talking craftsmanship with Harry Owen 74. NATURAL WONDERS 33. DESIGNED TO WORK Sam Rogg details the rise of organic wines Lois Bryson-Edmett explores the brands pioneering a resurgence in workwear 78. AQUA SANA Lois Bryson-Edmett untaps the power of thermal 38. SUEDEHEAD REDUX water and reveals the hotel retreats worthy of note Modern menswear photographed exclusively for IN London by Robert Bellamy 82. MAPS Maps of key parts of the city 46. IN BLOOM Floral fragrances and jewellery entwine in this 94. 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