NEW STORE
Ethical Diamond emporium
Prepare to be dazzled: a year after its launch in the Wonder Room at Selfridges, The Diamond Lab has thrown open the doors to its gorgeous flagship boutique on New Bond Street. Founder Jamie Amelia Patel, whose career in fi ne jewellery saw her working for the likes of Dior, Chanel, De Beers and Piaget, decided to launch her own ethically grown diamond brand in a bid to help the industry move towards a more sustainable and ethical future. Boasting 2,500 sq ft of space, the new emporium offers a new luxury retail experience for eco-conscious jewellery lovers. Not only is it home to Jamie’s collections of lab-grown diamonds in designs handcrafted in 18 karat gold, but it also provides a stunning space for cocktail soirées, dinners and gatherings, and a home-from-home space where Jamie will design and co-create with her sister and co-founder, Ruby Patel, as well as entertain clients. Uniting the worlds of fi ne art and jewellery, pieces by world-renowned artists are hung throughout the space, courtesy of Maddox Gallery. Here, you’ll find original paintings, photographs and screen prints by Banksy, Andrew Cooper, Keith Haring, David Hockney, Damian Hirst, Yayoi Kusama, Roy Lichtenstein, RETNA, David Yarrow and Andy Warhol, and all are available to buy, making the atelier a creative house, gallery and design studio all under one roof. Truly an unadulterated aesthetes’ paradise.
109-110 Bond Street (the-diamond-lab.com)
MUST READ
Live a long, vibrant life
Live Like a Lobster, the brand-new book from naturopathic nutritionist Bridget Hancock provides the ultimate guide to turning your health around. So much more than a book; it’s a roadmap to a healthier, more balanced life. Bridget is not only a naturopathic nutritionist but also a transformational life coach with yoga and breathwork training. Her approach blends cutting-edge science with traditional medicine, aiming to restore health by addressing the mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re looking to prevent disease, support cancer treatment, or simply achieve greater wellness, Bridget’s expert guidance and practical tips will empower you to make lasting changes. Lobsters might seem like an unusual source of inspiration, but they possess a remarkable trait, Bridget tells us: they do not biologically age. Imagine applying this concept to your own life. Bridget’s book shows us how dietary choices can promote a disease-free life, provides insights into managing imbalances, addressing deficiencies, reducing stress, and eliminating toxins, and sets out easy-to-follow instructions and delicious recipes that have been designed to enhance your overall wellbeing.
Live like a Lobster will be published on 24 September by Melbourne Books, and will be available to order on Amazon priced at £23 (bridgetlouisenutrition.com)
NEW LAUNCH
Scents of tradition
Illustrious British perfumer Penhaligon’s has launched two fabulous new fragrances designed to embody the brand’s timeless elegance and adventurous spirit – and whatever your signature scent style, we think you’ll fi nd something to appeal in the latest creations. Crafted by the renowned perfumer Fabrice Pellegrin, The Dandy is a sophisticated blend that combines the rich warmth of aged whisky with the refreshing sparkle of bergamot and raspberry, underpinned by smoky cedarwood and patchouli. It’s the perfect scent for those who love to ruffl e feathers and dance the night away. Meanwhile, Juniper Sling, which was created by perfumer Olivier Cresp, starts with a tingle of juniper berry, followed by a lively mix of cardamom and black pepper, culminating in a sweet fi nish of brown sugar and cherry. It’s the quintessential scent for those who relish in the elegance and exuberance of life’s fi nest moments. And, refl ecting the brand’s 154 year history, the packaging for both is as classically gorgeous as you’d imagine.
30ml, £85 (penhaligons.com)
