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JULES PEROWNE • Perowne International, Navigator
WORK • Wednesday Routine
JULES PEROWNE • founder & CEO • Perowne International, Navigator
Neighbourhood you live in: Brackenbury Village
It’s Thursday morning. What’s the scene at your workplace?
I’m early in the office, unusually calm after a 6.30 session with my pilates instructor. My son is happily at nursery. I’m in our St James’s townhouse regrouping after a week of being on the road. I travel about half of the month, so a day in the office is a welcome treat. Magazines are piled on the desk — HTSI, T+L, design magazines.
What’s on the agenda for today?
Today is about my team. Because of my travels, these days are intense immersion on what’s happening with clients — what they need help with, or a launch that might be trickier than expected. And usually on a Thursday there’s some kind of fabulous lunch at Maison François nearby with a client, journalist, or cool brand we want to work with. Then it’s back to put my son to bed and spend some quality time with my husband. And often on Thursday evenings, we drive to the countryside to our cottage on our family farm.
Any restaurant plans today, tonight, this weekend?
If I’m in London at the weekend, I tend to stay west — around Kensington and Chelsea or Chiswick. I also love my clubs 5 Hertford Street and Maison Estelle if I want to get dressed up with some glamour. But as a family we love our local pub in W6, The Andover. In the countryside, we head to Nest Farmhouse or host a dinner party for friends.
How about a little leisure or culture?
Leisure for me is walking on the beach in Norfolk. Holkham is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world (where Shakespeare in Love was filmed). I love going to the rugby, playing tennis, and doing pilates. I’m also about to take up padel.
Any weekend getaways?
Other than my cottage, The Newt in Somerset or Gleneagles. Something natural and connected to nature.
What was your last great vacation?
Jumby Bay Island in Antigua. My favourite beach resort. It’s an island of the most beautiful collection of private homes and cottages. Deeply chic and hidden away from the world.
What’s a recent big-ticket purchase you love?
A new Dior handbag. They do bags better than any. And my vintage SL 380 Mercedes. My husband bought it for me for my wedding present. It was created in 1981, the same year I was born.