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Award-Winning Sommelier and founder Ksenia Karpenko started Bespoke Wine Collection from a deep-rooted love for wine, a passion for travel and diverse cultures, and a determination to live life to the fullest. This enthusiastic, creative sommelier has stated that Bespoke Wine Collection isn’t just about providing the customer with an outstanding taste, but an outstanding experience altogether. The company’s bespoke wine collection provides a unique way to celebrate an important milestone such as an anniversary, wedding or birthday with wines that are hand-picked and presented alongside a book full of treasured memories and tasting notes. Some of their best-loved collections include The Celebration Collection; the ideal gift for life engagements and weddings, and the Sweet 18 Collection; a touching gesture for a person’s 18th birthday. The Wine Gifts service provides a curated collection of three exclusive wines packaged in a personalised presentation box. The wines are selected by a world-class sommelier and fitted to the customer's particular taste. Bespoke Wine Collection also run a wine consultancy in which they consult leading hotel chains and wine bars to design their bespoke wine programmes, and arrange wine pairings for gallery events. While their Wine Cellar service creates stunning wine cellars and installations that are an expression of individual style. Bespoke Wine Collection’s wine tours are also a fabulous opportunity both for private clients and corporate teams to meet wine legends, taste their creations and learn about the winemaking process from the those who know it best.

It all began in 1978, when editor and publisher Bill Smith met Australian journalist Max Harris. What started out as a newsletter book club has now grown into a large retailer with tens of thousands of patrons. Their honest and witty reviews make for fascinating reading, and cut out the hard work when it comes to choosing titles. They individually review 300 of their changing list of available titles and stock everything from signed rarities to popular classics. They offer large discounts unavailable from mainstream retailers on a variety of products and stock works for a range of readers. Furthermore, because of their position in the heart of literary circles they are able to procure exclusive signed copies from distinguished authors that the Bibliophile staff count as friends. In 2011 the Duke of Edinburgh granted Bibliophile a Royal Warrant as a ‘Peerage for Trade’, in recognition of quality, service and excellence.

Peter Blackmore and the late Roger Borley established Blackmore Borley in February 1997 with a goal to provide an independent and unique insurance broking service. The team of skilled specialists work together with the client ensuring that all their needs are understood and to convey without confusion the innovative solutions that will add value to their business. These insurance brokers cater to large businesses as well as individuals across a range of fields. The benefit of working with a bespoke insurance broker from Blackmore Borley is their understanding that a piece of fine art or one’s home has significant financial and emotional meaning for the owner. Blackmore Borley protects all your most valued possessions whether it’s at home or abroad. Tailored travel insurance gives the client the peace of mind that any bumps in the road will cause minimal emotional stress and financial drain.

If you’ve ever wanted to get off the beaten path in Africa, to see it from a new perspective but you don’t know where to start then you need Boundless Frontiers. Co-founded by Dewald Botha, a game ranger who grew up in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana and Blake Fine who was born in Cape Town, trained as a game ranger and spent as much time as he could in the African bush, Boundless Frontiers is a travel concierge creating personalised African adventure itineraries. With their network of unbeatable private guides and reputable operators, Boundless Frontiers can organise bespoke holidays and luxury experiences in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania, Mozambique and Kenya.

Eshita Kabra-Davies knew that she had to try and improve the sustainability of fashion when she saw the effects of textile waste whilst honeymooning in Rajasthan, India. She set about creating By Rotation, a fashion rental platform and app that lets users lend and rent clothes by the day. Meaning that if you have a wedding to go to, a black-tie event or you just want a new outfit for brunch, you don’t have to buy a new outfit. It’s a great way for the renter to save money, the lender to make money and of course it’s helping the environment too. As part of their commitment to becoming fully sustainable, they have also partnered with aftercare specialist BLANC, so that users have a more eco-friendly alternative to dry-cleaning which also prolongs the life cycle of each item.

Founded in 2015, Cadell + Co is the first specialist art advisory firm to be regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. Seeing that the emergence of art as a mature mainstream asset had not been matched by the regulatory framework, the founders saw a gap in the market because of the concern around the value of art collections. Today, art forms a significant proportion of some high net worth individuals’ investment portfolios. Cadell focuses on preserving and enhancing the wealth tied up in art portfolios. Furthermore, their FCA approval means that trustees can have total confidence that the firm’s advice is transparent, evidence-based and independent. Cadell delivers value at all stages of the art investment process. They offer a second opinion on proposed transactions and have procedures to maximise success when it comes to selling. In a short time, Cadell has built a strong reputation in a sector where reputability is hard-won.

Cadogan Tate, established in 1977 by Rohan Masson-Taylor is considered one of the most highly recognised and reputable moving companies in the world. Offering state of the art storage facilities in key locations, today the company has operations in North and South London, East and West Coast USA and Paris and the Cote d’Azur. Clients include: presidents, royalty, business magnates, government agencies, celebrities, blue chip corporations and ultra-high net worth individuals.

Castrum Global serves the interior design and architectural industries by offering a number of services designed to make life easier when it comes to packing, storage, transportation and installation. When packing they use both state of the art technology and also trusted methods to ensure that items are kept in perfect condition because sometimes paper and carton will suffice and sometimes it certainly will not. If you need an item transported anywhere in the world, Castrum Global is able to, with the help of an international network made up of experienced and leading agents who can ensure the safe arrival and installation of your goods. Perhaps you need help installing lights, hanging frames, placing furniture or accent pieces, Castrum Global can do all of this, irrespective of demands and they provide a comprehensive insurance package to cover any untimely eventualities. The company also offers safe and discreet storage facilities. Working closely with every client to understand their specific needs and requests, Castrum Global leads the way when it comes to moving.

Charles Perry Restorations are conservators and restorers of antique furniture and objects from all periods and movements. They provide restoration services including cabinet repairs, hand polishing and waxing, traditional upholstery, veneer loss replacement and gilding. Their workshop is situated on the Earl and Countess of Verulam's Estate on the outskirts of the historic Roman city of St Albans. Despite its rural location, their workshop is only 40 minutes’ drive from central London. Highly experienced and qualified, their staff have such qualifications as the British Antique Dealers' Association West Dean College Diploma, the London College of Furniture City and Guilds Certificate, and BAFRA membership. These esteemed restorers are especially renowned for their attentive approach; they take time to understand their clients’ wants and give each project a written restoration programme. The firm are notable for carrying out the post-fire damage restoration at both Windsor Castle and Hampton Court.

Cocktail Chemistry may be a respected bespoke food and drink service, but they pride themselves on being a lot more than that. They make it their top priority to provide their clients with an all-round extraordinary experience. As well as providing delicious alcoholic canapes, tasty nibbles and creative designs, Cocktail Chemistry brings a certain zest and excitement to every event they cater for, that just cannot be recreated by other organisations. Their experienced team provide all sorts of celebrations and occasions, including private parties such as Bar Mitzvah’s, to corporate events, office parties and business exhibitions. Their cocktail party packages include wonderful perks such as bespoke cocktail designs, a cocktail menu to choose from, a mobile bar and a professional mixologist. While their canapes and finger food packages include chefs, waiters, a menu to choose from, equipment, delivers and an event guide. “Your team were fantastic, we really can’t thank you enough for what you added to our event. All of our guests commented on how great the bar was! You have been so lovely to deal with and I am very grateful for your support in the lead up to the wedding and your wonderful skills in making the day such a success!” - Charlotte, Client

Colin Bowles were established 40 years ago and, in the meantime, have built up a broad range of experience. Today, they are a leading provider of mounting, installation and conservation to the fine art and cultural heritage trade. Their expert team look carefully at each piece and believe there is no specific technical solution to a particular problem. Instead, they treat each job as bespoke and apply the highest degree of care and originality. Colin Bowles deliver their leading services to international museums, galleries, auction houses and private collections. For twelve years they have proudly held the Royal Warrant for Mount Makers of Objects and Works of Art and in 2012 they were given task of the complete re-display of Her Majesty’s Crown Jewels at the Tower of London. Their workshop is located in South West London, on the border of the London West End.

For over a decade, Corfield Morris and its team of independent advisors have offered expertise to identify and evaluate the art a client is looking to buy or sell. As art market insiders, they have the means to source pieces from a list of extensive contacts within all ranks of the art world. Corfield Morris understand that a piece of art can possess significant value and offer a bespoke collection management and curatorial service. Whether its shipping a work of art from overseas or providing legal advice on how best to manage a sale, Corfield Morris are experienced and utterly discreet in every service they provide.

Corinthia London is a luxurious five-star hotel in the heart of the UK's capital city. The hotel's 283 rooms and suites are elegantly decorated, featuring modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi, and marble bathrooms with rain showers and luxury toiletries. Dining options include Michelin-starred Kerridge's Bar and Grill, Garden Lounge for afternoon tea, and Bassoon Bar for drinks and light bites. The hotel also boasts a 24-hour fitness centre, a spa, and a business centre. This historic building underwent renovation in 2011, transforming it into the luxurious and contemporary Corinthia London. Its location is perfect for exploring London's top attractions, such as Trafalgar Square, the National Gallery, West End theatres, and Buckingham Palace. The hotel's world-class spa offers a range of treatments and services, including massages, facials, and body treatments.

Corvi-Mora is a contemporary art gallery in London with a reputation for showcasing established and emerging artists who push the boundaries of contemporary art, offering a diverse program of exhibitions and events. The gallery's roster of artists includes influential figures in contemporary art, such as Eva Rothschild, Marc Camille Chaimowicz, Peter Doig, and Carol Bove, and the gallery participates in major art fairs worldwide. With its discerning eye and innovative approach to curating exhibitions, Corvi-Mora is one of the most exciting galleries in London, known for its thought-provoking and challenging content that engages viewers in a dialogue about the social, political, and cultural issues of our time. The gallery's dedication to showcasing challenging and thought-provoking work by artists from around the world makes it a must-visit destination for anyone interested in contemporary art.

Following a passion to create something completely individual, Marek Landa and his wife Michaela founded Crystal Caviar in the Czech Republic in 2010, the home to the ancient tradition of Bohemian glass craftsmanship. Having developed this intricate art form, eight years later the company is the largest supplier of crystal sculptures and luxury glass chandeliers to the superyacht industry. Not only have they installed their stunning, individualistic pieces on 92 yachts worldwide, but have also provided glass products to multitudes of public buildings and private residences.

For the last ten years, Dakoda’s Dance Academy has been providing great dance classes to the Central London community. Originally offering just Ballet and Tap Dancing classes, the company has branched out in recent years, now offering Tap & Jazz, Hip Hop, Street Dance and RAD Ballet. They provide classes for children ranging from 2 to 17 years-old. The company offers the highest standard in children’s performing arts with limited class sizes and individual attention to each child. Children taking ballet classes are able to partake in the Royal Academy of Dance examinations from the age of six. The academy also offers singing lessons. This high-end dance academy refuses to compromise in the service it offers to students. Its teachers are highly-trained, experienced and enthusiastic about teaching dance, ensuring that students are inspired to get involved and try their best.

Daniel Katz has been a key figure in the art and antiques business for over 50 years and has, over the years, collected just about everything. Katz is a true connoisseur, with an enviable eye for selecting only the best pieces. An art lover himself, he blends the passion of a collector with the expertise of a specialist dealer. Daniel Katz Gallery relocated to its current housing in a grand, six-storey, Edwardian town house in Mayfair in 2014. Here you can find a carefully curated mix of Egyptian antiquities, Old Master paintings, Western sculpture, classic modern paintings and 20th-century British art. The gallery hints at a reversal in the art scene’s recent shift towards specialisation, with an overall focus on offering the greatest works of art available, instead of satisfying a miniscule niche. It represents Daniel Katz’s own view of how an art gallery should be - a place of scholarly expertise and advice for a refined artistic audience.

Founded in 1910 in Isfahan, Iran, this family business has gained world-wide recognition for over a century as one of the top art and antiquities dealers in the profession. Now located in Mayfair, London, the gallery has branched out since its establishment, from its original exclusivity to Persian and Islamic works of art, to pieces of Egyptian, Classical, Indian, and Near Eastern origin. Pablo Picasso was inspired by his purchase of an eighth-century terracotta figure from the gallery, and it’s not hard to see why. Through the careful selection of their pieces, the Aaron family have preserved the irreplaceable magic and beauty of various different cultures throughout time. Appointments on Saturday and Sunday by appointment only.

David Zwirner Gallery London is a contemporary art gallery located in Mayfair, London. Established in 2012, it is part of the larger David Zwirner network of galleries that also includes locations in New York, Hong Kong, and Paris. The gallery is dedicated to showcasing the work of emerging and established contemporary artists, representing a diverse range of mediums and styles. The gallery's exhibition program is renowned for its thought-provoking shows that push the boundaries of contemporary art. The space is known for hosting some of the most innovative and cutting-edge exhibitions in London, with a focus on showcasing work that challenges traditional notions of art and the art world. The gallery is also home to an extensive art bookshop and publishing program that stocks a wide range of art books, catalogues, and monographs. With its impressive exhibition program, innovative approach to art, and commitment to supporting emerging artists, the gallery is a vital part of London's cultural landscape.

Since its inception in 1803, Davies & Son has expanded and acquired the houses of Johns & Pegg, Fallan & Harvey, Wells & Mayfair and many more, and is the proud holder of a Royal Warrant. Each acquisition has brought with it its own knowledge, experience and history, rendering it a creative hub for the finest tailors. Today their main line of business is suits, blazers and sports coats. For over two centuries, Davies & Son has made garments for members of the Royal family and notable figures in politics, cinema and music. With an international reputation that requires frequent trips to clientele in Japan, Europe and the US, this bespoke tailor has taken its work overseas and established itself as a world- renowned tailor of the highest quality. Davies & Son has the longest history of any independent tailor on Savile Row, which is the result of their passion in creating a suit fit for any occasion but unique to the wearer.

Established in 1865, Dege & Skinner remains only one of the two family-run tailoring houses in Savile row. Known for their expertise in civilian and sports clothing as well as military uniforms, notable people in business, the military and the royal family having been coming to this establishment for over 150 years to be dressed. A highly creative team with spend between 40-60man hours cutting and tailoring your garment whether it’s a shirt, blazer or coat, to the client’s exact standards. Recently, Dege & Skinner’s military uniforms for The Royal Lancers Regiment appeared in the V&A Museum for their ‘What is Luxury?’ exhibition. The Managing Director, William Skinner is also the elected Chairman of Savile Row Bespoke Association, dedicated to protecting and promoting the methods and customs that have made Savile Row the world-renowned home for bespoke tailoring. Cutting, tailoring and shirt making are all noble crafts. Dege & Skinner understand the importance of continuing to practise these skills, and so invest a great deal in their apprenticeship schemes.

Specialising in the provision of accountancy, tax and advisory services to high net worth private clients, their families, businesses and trusts, Dixon Wilson is one of the leading firms of Chartered Accountants with offices in London and Paris. Founded in 1888, the company has been running over 80 years, and have kept long standing, trusted client relationships through their excellent understanding of the challenges that their clients can face, ranging from inter-generational planning to capital preservation. Renowned for their legitimate, robust tax advice, some of the most common services that Dixon Wilson offer are the management of bank accounts and general cash flow planning, arranging payment of invoice and setting up direct debits and standing orders and carrying out book-keeping in respect of both personal and business affairs; among much more.

Rachel Doerr, David Dallas and their team of renowned and internationally recognised valuation experts offer a truly independent and extensive art related advisory service. Covering fine art, antiques, jewellery, watches and classic cars, they can value everything from arms and armour through to tapestries, comics and jewellery. Working with leading firms of insurance brokers, insurers, solicitors, wealth managers, private banks and professional advisers, Doerr Dallas Valuations can provide valuations for insurance, probation and taxation purposes as well as during acquisition or sales or when estates are being divided due to divorce or bereavement. Alongside valuation, the team offers a number of additional advisory services, which can be offered in bespoke combinations, designed to help you make the most of your collection. These include managing your collection and advising with restoration and conservation, reviewing security, making recommendations as to where collections should be held, transportation and help with creating philanthropic trusts.

Domos are expert fine art advisors and specialists in due diligence on art transactions. Within the often complex industry that is the art world, it can be difficult for people to sniff out fakes. However, with the help of Domos, art collectors and investors can feel safe in the knowledge that they are getting the right art for a fair price. Domos offers a wide range of services within the art world, all of which prioritise the client’s best interests. These services include sales and acquisition, auction representation, valuation and appraisals, conservation of fine art, framing, art installation and lighting, collection management, historical analysis, safe storage, and forensic examination and art authentication. They have a 100% success rate and are relied upon by high-flyers all around the world such as billionaires, family offices and wealthy families. Domos Art Advisors are proud to sponsor Art and Museum Magazine, a supplement for Family Office Magazine. “It is imperative that you, the client understand that an “Art Advisor” works for you and has a duty of care to you only. However, Art Dealers, Art Galleries and Auction Houses have no such obligation and have to sell you their inventory. The art advisor will always double-check everything to ensure you are getting the right art at the right price and art that has no issues.” – Ty Murphy Art Specialist