TRAVEL Glossy Stays Plenty of hyped openings this spring mean the London hotel scene is thriving, says Penny McCormick One of the Terrace Suites CHECKING IN: THE MARYLEBONE VIBE A fashionable five-star townhouse in the heart of Marylebone village. ROOMS 252 I The Peninsula London is in a prime location in Belgravia rish designer Paul Costelloe is one of the opening shows at London Fashion Week, which takes place from February 17-21. The hottest ticket is undoubtedly the Burberry show, where creative director Daniel Lee will present his first collection. Many hope that Lee will reinvigorate the label in the same way he brought magic to Bottega Veneta. If Burberry has been faltering, the same cannot be said of the capitals hotel scene. Its thriving, with plenty of hip new hotels opening this spring to explore for drinks, dinner or a weekend visit. Raffles first London hotel, THE OWO, has seen the historic Old War Office in Whitehall (once the offices of Winston Churchill and Ian Fleming), transformed into a new dining and wellness destination with nine restaurants and three bars, as well as a spa bringing together Guerlain experts and movement specialists Pillar Wellbeing; www.theowo.london. Over in Mayfair, two hotel groups are vying for business. MANDARIN ORIENTAL is taking over Hanover Square where it is opening a second, more low-key hotel than its Knightsbridge sibling. Of note, its signature restaurant, Akira Back, features Michelin-starred Korean fusion cuisine; www.mandarinoriental.com. At the nature-inspired, informal 1 HOTEL, which overlooks Green Park in Mayfair, in lieu of cut flowers there will be living walls, no single-use plastic and a farm-to-fork restaurant; www.1hotels.com. For a front row view of King Charles IIIs coronation on May 6, THE PENINSULA, opposite Buckingham Palace and Wellington Arch in Belgravia, is one of Londons biggest openings. A grand courtyard lobby, rooms and suites by Peter Marino (known for his work in Chanel flagship stores), a shopping arcade, rooftop bar, Cantonese restaurant and spa are among its attractions; www.peninsula.com. For devotees of Spanish designer Jaime Hayon, his ARTOTEL fuses art, design and hospitality next to the iconic Battersea Power Station. A rooftop infinity pool is due to open later in the year too; www.artotellondonbattersea.com. In Soho, THE BROADWICK is the first London boutique hotel designed by Martin Brudnizki of The Ivy Dublin fame. He describes the hotel as your eccentric grandmothers Soho townhouse. Thats worth a peep, as is its wraparound terrace, rooftop bar and Sicilian-inspired restaurant; www.broadwicksoho.com. THE BOTREE, opening in July, is a great base from which to enjoy Regents Park, a concert at Wigmore Hall or an exhibition at The Wallace Collection: London at its most inspiring; www.thebotree.com. 40 February 2023 THE GLOSS MAGAZINE guest rooms (in six categories) reflect the fresh uncluttered style of the hotel with Italian marble bathrooms (and Malin + Goetz products). Three wow-factor Terrace Suites, with retractable roofs, balconies, fireplaces, and stunning views include VIP airport pick-ups and a cocktail butler. One of the rooms Previous guests have included models Kendall at The Marylebone Jenner and David Gandy. DINING Breakfast is served in the 108 Pantry. The menu of the all-day 108 Brasserie and Bar focuses on international favourites (its heated terrace feels like a local restaurant). Its also great for nibbles, cocktails and people watching, and has its own 108 Gin (distilled in a copper still called Isabella by the bar). The sleek art-filled Lobby Bar, divided into different seasonal areas, is a great place for spotting regulars (such as John Galliano, who pops in for breakfast). FACILITIES The Third Space Spa and Gym in the basement, (with an 18m indoor pool), offers cardio, combat, core conditioning and cycling classes, as well as Elemis treatments. MUST VISIT Any retail therapy trip should start at Sixty 6 (17 Bulstrode Street) for fashion and jewellery. Waft along to Daunts Books beautiful Edwardian galleries, gather colourful Italian soaps at Ortigia or candles from Trudon. For refuelling, there are posh eateries galore in the vicinity (Chiltern Firehouse, Nobu, Locanda Locatelli). Make time for Austrian Fischers for brunch, La Fromagerie with its cheese library for tastings, and Donostia for Basque jamóns, gildas and croquetas. The Wallace Collection and the Wigmore concert hall is around the corner; Bond Street tube is a short stroll. VERDICT Chic and charming, rooms start from £350 for bed and Lobby area breakfast; www.doylecollection.com. CHECKING IN: MIDDLE EIGHT, COVENT GARDEN Named after the middle-ly bit of the song where changes come in, that musical theme and idea of newness sit beautifully throughout the hotel, just a few minutes walk from the Royal Opera House. An open, golden lobby with crotchet-like pendant lamps has the architectural feel of a modern opera house sculpted with acoustic material. The polished wood and lights glimmer and tease like the great boutique hotels of the other SoHo across the pond and rooms hit all the high notes, with everything you need to escape the city in the city Sonos speakers, swish rooms and suites with extra elements like indoor living walls and outdoor terraces. The Sycamore restaurant is perfect for grazing on Northern Italian delights perched on a bar stool in a generous, airy space. QT, Middle Eights vibrant speakeasy bar has worldrenowned saxophonist Leo Green and his orchestra in residence, providing a real break from the verse/chorus/verse of what youd expect at any other five-star hotel. Very catchy. Suite at Middle Eight www.middleeight.com. TIM MAGEE NEW SEASON FASHION / WINES WITH ALTITUDE / FASCINATING NOVELS / A LONDON LOWDOWN / THE HIDDEN ROLES OF WOMEN AT WORK MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2023 with THE IRISH TIMES ww gloss.ie the w. DUSTING FOR DOLLARS THE RISE OF THE CLEAN~FLUENCER + PERFECTIONISTS A fancy penthouse ROMANTIC RESTAURANTS Erot CONTENTS IN THIS ISSUE THE GLOSS MONTHLY REMINDER SIGN UP to receive a monthly reminder by email when THE GLOSS is out so that you never miss an issue. Simply register your details on WWW.THEGLOSS.IE. 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L. 248 x H. 80 x D. 132 cm. Price valid until 30/06/2023 MOODBOARD 7 February Mood 1. IM GIVING as good as I get with Wexford chocolatiers www.beanandgoose.ie Totally Love Collection. 2. IM LOVING The Louvre for giving house room to Antonio Canovas Psyche Revived by Cupids Kiss. 3. IM A WILLING slave to love in a Síne Vasquez Pillar T-bar pendant in F-PACE Official Fuel Consumption Figures for the F-PACE 23MY R dynamic HSE in mpg (I/100km): Combined 11.4 l/100km 2.4 l/100km. CO2 Emissions 275g/km- 49g/km. The figures provided are as a result of official manufacturers tests in accordance with EU legislation. For comparison purposes only. Real FASHION 2 Spot The Trend 3 Transition to spring in low-key looks, says Aislinn Coffey 1 5 4 8 BOTTEGA VENETA 7 6 9 DELIGHT IN THE EVERYDAY One of the biggest highlights of the SS23 shows was model Kate Moss sashaying down Matthieu Blazys Bottega Veneta catwalk in a casual, logo-less che Official Fuel Consumption Figures for the 23MY Range Rover Sport in mpg (I/100km): Combined 19.4 l/100km 0.9 l/100km. CO2 emissions 266g/km- 20g/km. The figures provided are as a result of official manufacturers tests in accordance with EU legislation. For comparison purposes only. Real world figur FASHION COBALT BLUE RALPH LAUREN TRENDS WE L O V E LONG SKIRTS ALEXANDER MCQUEEN JASON WU Prepare to see Yves Kleins highly pigmented blue everywhere. A spike in cyan reflects fashions inclination towards more vibrant palettes this year. HOW TO WEAR Head to toe or paired with neutrals like cam Extra Space. Effortless Organisation. Discover the new Siemens XXL American Style Multi Door fridge freezers. 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Sam Johnson-Schlee wonders at their appeal S ophie Hinchcliffe set up an Instagram account to document her approach to cleaning in March 2018, and her account r LIFESTYLE CLEAN-FLUENCERS Search CleanTok on TikTok and youll instantly be presented with all manner of cleaning hacks, from stop-start videos filling aesthetically pleasing colour-coordinated fridges, to tips on how to clean your sofa (one method involves a microfibre cloth, dishwasher tablet, and WORKING LIFE Hello, Im here to help Women assume all sorts of unpaid roles in the workplace, from cleaning (literally) to emotional cleaning (read on to find out what that is). Gabriella Braun explores the toll this kind of micro gender inequality takes ... S unlight bounced off the sleek, glass- WORKING LIFE WE ALL NEED TO ACT BY LOOKING OUT FOR THE MICRO GENDER INEQUALITY GOING ON AROUND US ALL THE TIME AND THE INSIDIOUS AS WELL AS OVERT WAYS WOMEN ASSUME THE ROLES OF CARER AND CLEANER, AND MEN LEARN TO EXPECT THIS. Mary told me that the thought of networking filled her with dread; she 0404 65000 info@newcastledesign.ie WELLBEING Perfectionists Identify Yourselves! T Therapist Katherine Morgan Schaflers research reveals perfectionism is a phenomenon, not a disorder The night before our wedding, my husband and I decided to sleep separately, so that each of us could spend the evening in the most relaxing way possi WELLBEING Highly self-disciplined, classic perfectionists are adept at presenting in a uniform way, making it difficult to take their emotional temperature. Are they thrilled? Enraged? Having the best orgasm of their life? Who knows. Theyre either stoic or smiling as if theyre about to have their pi BEAUTY Beauty Notes RIXO A FRED MEYLAN spa treatment is truly welcome in February even better when its right on our doorstep. Were excited to visit Irelands first Clarins Boutique and Skin Spa, just opened on Wicklow Street in Dublin 2. Ive experienced Clarins facials elsewhere (most notably at Get closer to whats important Special Offers Take time to rejuvenate at Killeavy Castle Estate Relax your body and mind with a luxurious stay at Killeavy Castle Estate. One of Irelands most unique getaway locations, Killeavy Castle Estate provides the perfect setting for guests to truly switch off FOOD Cook or Go Out To Eat? Trish Deseine weighs the options for Valentines Day I ts a tricky one, Saint Valentines Day, for the over-16s. Restaurants can quickly become theatres of self-consciousness, particularly those deemed romantic all year round and expected to hard deliver on February 14. WINE WINE A Higher Calling Julie Dupouy finds wines with altitude Douro Valley, Portugal A s many of you dig out your thermal layers and head to the ski slopes for your first break of the new year, Dry January will be a fading memory. The idea of a refreshing aperitif or a giddy lunch to break DINING TROCADERO, DUBLIN 2 THE ROOM Dublins self-proclaimed theatre restaurant, Trocaderos lilting jazz, vintage light fittings, plush red velvet and signed portraits of actors who have dined there add to its clublike allure. ON THE PLATE The nostalgic theme continues on the menu with retro favourit BOOKS BOOKS Reading Notes Orna Mulcahy finds fascinating books for February T HE LAST TALE OF THE FLOWER BRIDE (Hodder & Stoughton, €19) is the first adult novel from best-selling American YA author Roshani Chokshi and its very good. A dark love story with a Gothic feel, it recalls the best, mos TRAVEL Glossy Stays Plenty of hyped openings this spring mean the London hotel scene is thriving, says Penny McCormick One of the Terrace Suites CHECKING IN: THE MARYLEBONE VIBE A fashionable five-star townhouse in the heart of Marylebone village. ROOMS 252 I The Peninsula London is in a prime TRAVEL ADVERTORIAL EVA BERGS TRAVEL DIARIES The seasoned traveller and Pilates pro finds much to love about Kolanaki, Athens The Lobby area Stavros NiarchosCultural Centre CHECKING IN: THE OTHER HOUSE, SOUTH KENSINGTON THE VIBE Pied-à-terre meets private club this is guests other house for as l INTERIORS The living room Home Suite Home W Years in the planning, the interior of this elegant Dublin penthouse has all the features of a luxury hotel suite PHOTOGRAPHS BY HELEN CATHCART hen a London-based Irish developer bought the famous Oscar Taylors restaurant and Island View Hotel on the Co INTERIORS The hallway of the apartment was inspired by the elegant retail spaces of luxury brands. A stairway lined with mirrors, like those at the Chanel boutique at 31 rue Cambon, and hand-painted silk wallcoverings, is a glamorous introduction to this very luxurious space. The scalloped pendant INTERIORS EVERY INCH OF THIS ELEGANT PENTHOUSE WAS DESIGNED AND FINISHED WITH EXCEPTIONAL ATTENTION TO DETAIL. ABOVE In the bedroom, with its art deco feel, every piece of furniture was designed to fit perfectly, while the pink marble en suite bathroom is pretty and luxurious. BELOW LEFT The guest This Glossy Life ALEX BRAMELL Step inside the playful London home of artist couple Charlotte and Philip Colbert S The Colberts in their double-height living room. The sofa and armchairs are by Oliver Gustav. The coffee table is by Buchanan Studio x Charlotte Colbert. urrealist artists Charlotte a 46 February 2023 THE GLOSS MAGAZINE CHRISTOPHER HORWOOD (from four townhouses), with additional help from Buchanan Studio, former set designers known for their cool aesthetic. La Colombe dOr art hotel in St Paul de Vence in the South of France, where magnificent art is coolly and casually displa ALEX BRAMELL CHRISTOPHER HORWOOD CHRISTOPHER HORWOOD ALEX BRAMELL THIS GLOSSY LIFE THE GLOSS MAGAZINE February 2023 47 THE GLOSS MAGAZINE February 2023 47 ENVIRONMENT A Drop in The Ocean Holly Hughes discovers a community of composters Virginia OGara of the Cork Urban Soil Project (CUSP). F ood waste is not a pollutant, its a treasured resource, Virginia OGara, one of the founders of the Cork Urban Soil Project (CUSP), tells me. We are speaking i Book a design consultation and discover a new way of living. mcnallyliving.ie Book a design consultation today +353 1 660 4856 46 Serpentine Avenue Ballsbridge Dublin 4