quayquartersydney.com.au 1 2 For many years AMP Capital has envisioned the development of an exciting new city quarter on Sydney’s Circular Quay, and now we celebrate the current transformation of two city blocks by publishing our first edition of Quay Quarter Magazine. New leadership thinking is acutely focused on how to attract talent, manage innovation, set high visions and execute profitably. It must also be focused on physical spaces, and the services provided within them. They must be beautiful, flexible, interactive, profoundly focused on human needs and promote interactions that will drive business success. Quay Quarter Sydney presents a once-in-a- lifetime opportunity for AMP Capital to create a visionary commercial tower and a new city neighbourhood that embodies Sydney’s authentic character, showcasing the skills of local retailers and restaurateurs. It will be a destination with bustling retail, re-imagined laneways, public art, green spaces and curated cultural experiences generously designed to give back to the city. At AMP Capital we're focused on delivering exceptional real estate experiences, and our inspired team collaborates with Michael Wheatley. globally-recognised Development Director, design and delivery Quay Quarter Sydney. partners to fulfil our vision for Quay Quarter Sydney. This magazine is a celebration of an innovative new Sydney neighbourhood, where Australia meets the world. 4 AMP Capital recognises all First Nations who existed in Australia before the arrival of the Europeans. We acknowledge the traditions, ancient protocols, and cultural practices of the very first Australians, and pay our respects to all Traditional Custodians who have lived and cared for country. We extend that same respect 6 34 to the Elders of this land and to all First Nations Peoples. Making Going the Cut Global Quay Quarter Magazine Issue One, Nov 2018 Q&A with John Cutler – The changing face tailor to the stars. of Sydney & Publisher: AMP Capital Circular Quay. Editorial: Stephen Lacey / Colleen McMahon Design: Frost*design Photography: Saskia Wilson / Tom Ferguson / Jessica Hromas 10 38 40 Cover Photography: Anna Pogossova Bohemian World Performance Illustrators: Karan Singh / Webuyyourkids Rhapsody Beaters Anxiety The evolution of Sydney’s Local businesses The workplace of Contributors: City of Sydney Design Team merchant laneways. forging a global reputation. the future focuses on wellbeing. 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AMP Capital is not under any obligation to update or correct any errors in this magazine after the date of publication. 6 A conversation with John Cutler of J.H. Cutler MakingMaking thethe cutcut John Cutler, of J.H. Cutler, is a fourth-generation tailor, based in O’Connell Street, down towards Circular Quay. He has dressed Prime Ministers, rock stars, and captains of industry and was named by Forbes Magazine, New York, as one of the Top 10 Tailors of the World. He was recently the subject of a best-selling book, The Coat Route (Meg Lukens-Noonan, 2014). 9 STEPHEN LACEY: Tell us about SL: Any famous customers? the book? JC: Many. Elton John, JOHN CUTLER: It’s the story conductor, Sir Charles of my creating a $50,000 Mackeras, six Prime Ministers overcoat for a client in of Australia including Bob Vancouver. The coat was Hawke and Billy McMahon. made from vicuna, the finest I also designed and created natural fibre in the world, and all the iconic cream jackets featured buffalo horn buttons worn by Richie Benaud. He from India, and a silk lining was a real gentleman. And he by Stefano Ricci in Florence. knew his stuff. We’d talk cricket The whole overcoat was and clothing while he came in made in one month, without for fitting. a single machine stitch. The book looks at every element SL: How long does it take to and how it was sourced and make a suit? came together. JC: On average, it takes about 60 to 70 hours. SL: When did you start tailoring? SL: What do you think of JC: The business, J.H. Cutler, modern suits? was started in 1884 by my JC: I’m not too fussed with the great-grandfather. I began current short and tight fitting tailoring in 1965 at the age suits we are seeing. If you want of 16. I did two years in my to see how a classic suit should father’s workroom, evenings at be, just look at Cary Grant and East Sydney Technical College, My grandfather used those men of his era. and two years in London at the Tailor and Cutter Academy. to say that you had to fit SL: What skills do you need to While I was there, I befriended be a great tailor? many of the tailors in the mind, just as much JC: Most importantly, you need Saville Row. passion. If you want to reach as the body. greatness, you must practice SL: What makes a good suit? until you get there. Passion JC: A good tailor. And one who drives you forward. has experience and passion for his or her craft. A good SL: Do you think artisans are suit is one that fulfills the important to a global city? expectations of the client. My JC: Extremely important. It is grandfather used to say that the artisans who give the city you had to fit the mind, just as its heart and soul. A global city much as the body. should be more than finance; it should be innovative chefs, SL: How has tailoring changed master boot makers, great over the years? public art, musicians, and of JC: The old craftsmen have course…tailors. been slowly dying off and there are not many ultra- skilled people who can still construct a proper handmade suit. Many people use the word bespoke, but they usually mean Book Offer made-to-measure.