Gold Leaf lands in London

From the streets of London and bursting with individuality, comes Gold Leaf. The exclusive Made in GB fashion label exudes an authentic youthfulness that most designers spend years attempting to create. The brand came to life in the spring of 2011 with the ambitious vision of two determined students wishing to enter the world of high fashion.

The elegant complements of vintage luxury and the beauty of Mother Nature are the inspiration to the design team at Gold Leaf. After turning heads within the industry, Gold Leaf have been invited to showcase their designs under the spotlight of the final show in the series of Britain & Ireland’s Next Top Model later this month to an audience of over 5 million on SKY 1. This privilege is reserved only for the best and is being directed by former fashion editor of Vogue UK and founder of Elle UK, Harriet Jagger.

With such an innovative team, Gold Leaf has ventured into new territories as sponsors and suppliers to the GB Telemark Ski Team and British racing talent, Melville McKee. With an interest in supporting young talent and building their brand, Gold Leaf will be producing 10 limited edition snow sport designs and a motorsport inspired design that are all made especially for these sportsmen and women. Door after door is being opened for these versatile designers and entrepreneurs and with a prestigious Scandinavian yacht maker as the latest corporation to identify the charm and flair of Gold Leaf, the label is already becoming international. Their first order has been placed by an exclusive designer boutique in Bahrain and Gold Leaf will soon be touching down in the fashion capitals of the world; Paris, New York and Shanghai for fashion shoots later this year.

Floating from an understated tree of style and sophistication, a Gold Leaf has well and truly landed!

Chartwell Magazine looks forward to the unveiling of Gold Leaf next week in London..

Chartwell Magazine event makes Monaco Life

Chartwell Magazine hosted an event at The Franck Muller World presentation of Jewellery & Watches at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco on 2nd October, we hosted an event for our Monaco based clients, for an exclusive preview of Backes & Strauss watches, retailing up to £1.5m. Featured on page 17 of this months Monaco Life Magazine, the only English magazine dedicated to Monaco - to view please follow the link http://tinyurl.com/5s94u56 or www.monacolife.net

Halloween Roundup with Chartwell Magazine

Wednesday 26th October- Chartwell Magazine headed to 'Jalouse Rocks Halloween' - traditionally 'Jalouse Rocks Wednesdays' - the mid-week members only party. Jalouse was superbly dressed as a haunted forest, DJ Prince Charles entertained, 'The Wicked Witch' scared the crowd and members went wild with their 'Childhood nightmares' themed costumes. The party continued every evening through to Saturday. www.jalouse.co.uk & www.jalouse.co.uk/live - for the Jalouse blog.

Friday 28th October - Halloween at The Playboy Club - Mayfair - we sipped spooky Halloween cocktails thanks to Patron XO Tequila, which included the bubbling 'Raging Bunny.' The bunnies joined in with the Halloween spirit by wearing heavenly angel and little devil style costumes, for the members-only evening. www.playboyclublondon.com

David Linley relaunches Linley Belgravia store & brand

Linley, founded in 1985 by David Linley, son of Lord Snowdon and the late Princess Margaret, has today unveiled its' newly renovated flagship store in Belgravia's Pimlico Road.

The company has built up both a national and international presence with a quarter of its client base being overseas. Bespoke commissions and projects have ranged from individual domestic pieces from dining tables and humidors to entire interior design projects at the likes of Claridges.

In recent months, Jamie Edminston, of Edminston Yachts, has come on board as a share holder of Linley's and is working closely with David.

Today Linley introduced their new 'Linley Blue' livery, in their contemporary new store.

Chartwell magazine also recently saw the stunning collaberation between Linley and Bentley, in which they launched 10 limited edition Flying Continental Spurs.

www.davidlinley.com for further information.

Opera Gallery exhibits Mauro Corda

From November 14th until December 16th, The Opera Gallery presents the UK premier of the new works of Mauro Corda, in an exhibition curated by Jean-David Malat.

A contemporary mind with the spirit of the ancients, Corda has combined these qualities to form his fascinating unveiling of human beings and animals alike.

As a sculptor, Corda incorporates colours such as chrome silver, gilding and paint into his bronze art forms. In search of greater dimensions, his sculptures have moved on to other materials, such as aluminium and iron. Influenced by his time in the Italian Pietrasanta, he has also introduced marble and terra cotta into his work. His incredible command over the materials develops them into profound pieces of art. Some may say his sculptures are so unsettling; it is hard to look away.
His shifting of materials lead back to his vision to portray persons in the most diverse roles, environments, and situations.

134 New Bond Street, Monday to Saturday 10am -7pm. Sunday 12-5pm. Free admitance.

Mayfair members club raises over £40,000 for charity

This week The Playboy Club - London hosted a star-studded event in aid of breast cancer charity The Haven. Guests at the 'Pink Party' enjoyed an evening hosted by Model George Lamb,a DJ set by Sophie Ellis-Bextor, a stunning burlesque performance by Gwendoline Lamour and an auction led by Christie's - with prizes including a week in an Italian Villa, lifetime membership at The Playboy Club and a date with Robert Downey Jnr.

Guests also included Cee-Lo Green, JLS and England rugby stars.

The Playboy Club will continue to support Breast Cancer awareness month by donating £200 per new membership throughout October, as well as pink themed deserts and cocktails with proceeds also going to The Haven.

www.thehaven.org.uk & www.playboyclublondon.com

Bruce Munro Exhibition at Holburne Museum in Bath

Lighting artist Bruce Munro will unveil a large Field of Light installation at the Holburne Museum, Bath in November this year. He first created a Field of Light at the Brilliant! exhibition at the V&A Museum in London in 2004, and went on to create other versions including a 10-acre display at Long Knoll Field in Wiltshire. Field of Light has not been seen in public since it gained international renown at the Eden Project in Cornwall in 2008/2009.

Munro’s new Field of Light will open to the public on Saturday November 26^th and remain in place until 8^th January 2012. During this period, a frenzy of Christmas shopping, the Bath Christmas Market (24^th November-11 December) and the many plays and pantomimes at Theatre Royal make Bath into a whirl of colour and activity. Field of Light at the Holburne will provide a little extra magic, and perhaps a moment of calm reflection.