Pure Luxury

Jumeirah Carlton Tower
The Jumeirah Carlton Tower in Knightsbridge is one of the capital’s most exclusive hotels. Boasting an enviable SW1 location it prides itself on unparalleled service which is at the heart of the guest experience.

The New York Palace
The very finest in old-world elegance and new-world opulence can be found just beyond the courtyard gates of The New York Palace Hotel on the corner of 50th & Madison

Van Cleef & Arpels
In 1896, Estelle Arpels, daughter of a precious stone dealer, married Alfred Van Cleef, son of a stone-cutter. The enthusiasm of youth, a passion for jewellery, a pioneering spirit and constant family support urged the young couple to become partners with Estelle’s brothers.

Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester

The restaurant Alain Ducasse at The Dorchester is famed for its fine French cuisine. Located within the famous Park Lane hotel, at the heart of Mayfair, the restaurant is one of London’s most elegant venues. It has recently been named Best New Restaurant by the 2009 Zagat guide and its head chef Jocelyn Herland, who trained under the multi award-winning French chef Alain Ducasse, has developed an exciting menu which consistently respects and champions current seasonal produce – many sourced from the British Isles.

Fortnum & Mason

Fortnum & Mason has been known as “The Queen’s Grocer” since the Queen’s name was Anne, but that doesn’t tell a quarter of the story.
Fortnum’s is a store like no other in the world. It has spent three centuries exploring, pioneering and developing the nation’s tastes.

The Wolseley

The Wolseley was created by Chris Corbin and Jeremy King in 2003 in the style of  the Grand Café normally only found on the Continent. The original building was commissioned in 1921 by Wolseley Cars as their West End showroom and  was designed by William Curtis Green in the Art Deco style of the time.

Blakes

Created by Anouska Hempel, the London hotelier and internationally renowned designer, the hotel offers her style, elegance and sensational service to the well-travelled connoisseur. Blakes is now established as totally unique and has been the model for the "fashionable small hotel" in London and cities around the world.

Linley

British design company LINLEY prides itself on excellence in the design and creation of fine furniture, interiors, gifts and accessories. The individual taste and style of the founder and Chairman, David Linley, is prevalent in all that the company does.

By Elise
Elise Compson, the UK designer, launched her jewellery brand "By Elise" in 2002 before founding her first pearl boutique a few years later followed by her online store in 2008.