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News
Cab-e-media
CAB-E MEDIA launches with Christmas Chariots
supporting charities who lobby to keep women safe
Luxury restaurant delivery
Solving a universal delivery problem, Yolk uses an industry-first silicone heating technology to ensure food keeps to its optimum temperature.
Culture
Green Planet
Discover the secret kingdom of plants on a unique, immersive journey in the company of a broadcasting legend. Through the magic of augmented reality, visitors to the West End can experience our green planet like never before – for a limited time only. The Green Planet...
BAFTA’S new digs
We get a sneak preview into the newly-renovated on Piccadilly, where inclusivity is the name of the game. By Jonathan Wiley In the grip of a pandemic where we sought comfort in light entertainment and homemade martinis (shaken? stirred? At that stage, did we care?)...
Celebrity Catnip
As legendary Mayfair brasserie Lagan’s reopens, photographer to the stars Richard Young shares the stories behind some of his favourite A-list pictures captured in his new book
A lady and a lobbyist
Historian and author Lady Antonia Fraser on her latest book, her life-long love of Mayfair and her marriage to the legendary playwright Harold Pinter
Art
More than a pipe dream
Nestled in the revamped basement of Claridge’s is a new gallery space. So what surprises are in store? By Reyhaan DayIconic hotel Claridge’s continues to assert itself as an integral part of Mayfair’s art scene, with the launch of Claridge’s ArtSpace: a new gallery...
Ante Frieze
Putting the spotlight on spectacular pieces from across six thousand years of art, Frieze Masters returns to The Regent’s Park from October 13 to 17.
Butterfly effect
Selma Day talks to artist Nat Bowen about why she has donated one of her pieces to the Butterfly Ball Monaco auction to raise money for Caudwell Children
City Archaeology
Japanese multimedia artist and filmmaker Yusuke Akamatsu and His ‘City Archaeology’ at the Photo London Art Fair this year.
Lifestyle
It’s a wonderful life
Lady Anne Glenconner was maid of honour at the Queen’s coronation, and served as a lifelong friend and companion to Princess Margaret. Now she’s telling the story of her own remarkable life. Alice Cairns finds out more.Have you read Lady in Waiting? Lady Anne...
Festive celebrations with Edwardian Hotels London
The festive period is upon us, and if you are still deciding on plans for your corporate Christmas lunch or New Year’s Eve party, here is what the Edwardian restaurants and bars in London have planned.The Londoner Experiences starting from £50From a festive...
Il Borro Tuscan Bistro
Il Borro Tuscan Bistro London rings in 2022 in stylePrestigious Il Borro restaurant puts on a party to remember This New Year’s Eve, Il Borro Tuscan Bistro London, the newly opened Mayfair restaurant, will be hosting an unforgettable celebration. Guests will be...
Business
Life Lessons
From superstar model to entrepreneur, the inimitable David Gandy is now turning his hand to Wellwear, his fashion label that puts emotional wellbeing at its heart. By Selma DayDavid Gandy has made a business out of being the world’s most famous male supermodel....
A Home From Home
With the pandemic prompting flexible working patterns, many are shunning the office in favour of members’ clubs that suit their needs. Here are four places in Mayfair and St James’s that offer strong working environments By Jonathan Whiley and Alice Cairns Home...
Girl Power
Farzana Baduel lists eight Mayfair and Marylebone-based Indian-origin businesswomen who inspire and fuel her own drive for success
A vision for the future
Mayfair Times recently brought together business leaders from various sectors for our “Future of Mayfair” roundtable discussion
People
It’s a wonderful life
Lady Anne Glenconner was maid of honour at the Queen’s coronation, and served as a lifelong friend and companion to Princess Margaret. Now she’s telling the story of her own remarkable life. Alice Cairns finds out more.Have you read Lady in Waiting? Lady Anne...
The master storyteller
With his latest crime novel just out, bestselling author and former politician Jeffrey Archer shows no signs of slowing down
From Lucknow to London
London-based singer Kanika Kapoor, who’s single Jugni Ji went viral in 2012, talks to us about music, fashion and going back to her Lucknow roots
Diamond Dame
In a rare, exclusive interview, Dame Shirley Bassey reflects on her glittering career, her life in Monaco and her favourite James Bond
Food & Drink
Slice of the action
Happy Face Pizza has opened in Eccleston Yards with signature Neapolitan pizzas (with a twist) alongside curated music and knockout Negronis. Executive chef Mario Mastrangelo tells us more What’s your food background? I was born in Salerno, Italy – a town just...
New foodie experience
The Calcot Collection Launches a New Foodie Experience for 2022 ‘Taste of the Painswick’There are plenty of reasons to visit the pretty village of Painswick in the Cotswolds. There’s the historic St Mary’s Church with its 99 yew trees in the garden – legend has it...
Yes Chef
As he steps back from his club, Anton Mosiman reflects on six decades of success By Corrie Bond-FrenchIt definitely is not so-long, farewell, auf wiedersehen or goodbye, but the time has come for one of Belgravia’s beloved figures – Swiss-born Anton Mosimann OBE, DL...
Finance
Passport to the future
Amid a global pandemic, Citizenship by Investment is on the increase – and the UK is high on the list for overseas investors, thanks to benefits such as education, healthcare and quality of life
Trading places
Aman Natt is co-founder of Mayfair-based trading company, AstroFX
Visas made easy
Get your visa wrong and you could miss your whole trip. New firm Viselio simplifies the process and even fills out those tedious forms for you.
What women want
With increasing amounts of the UK’s wealth now in women’s hands, a new network seeks to challenge the male-dominated finance industry.
Property
Grand Designs
Sir Winston Churchill’s Old War Office – once a backdrop to royalty, politics and spies – is soon to open as a Raffles – branded hotel and luxury residences
The ultimate campus
The UK’s world-class education continues to attract both domestic and international buyers, with many choosing Mayfair for the “ultimate in campus living”
Location, Location, Technology
As an asset class, real estate is the largest store of wealth. Yet it has been a laggard in embracing technology. Therefore there’s no bigger industry ‘more ripe’ for technological disruption says Simon Pavitt, COO of the London Technology Club
Occupational therapy
Matthew Flood, head of occupier markets at Landsec – responsible for Victoria’s Nova development – talks to Reyhaan Day about how the company plans to continue its work to revitalise the area post-pandemic
Travel
Winter warmer
Winter sun favourite the Maldives is back on the radar and more luxurious than ever. We round-up the latest openings and exciting new additions By Jonathan Whiley Presidential pomp This month sees the addition of a new overwater residence at Park Hyatt Maldives...
A Coworth Christmas
Coworth Park, which recently launched its new North Lodge, offers anenchanting escape to the country this festive season.
Country life
Relax in style or keep the family entertained with activities galore – The Grove in Hertfordshire is a five star retreat that offers it all
