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“Enzo Mari”
The first UK solo exhibition of Italian modernist designer Enzo Mari at the Design Museum runs until 8 September.
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Born in the 30s in Novara, Italy, Mari’s communist upbringing played a central role in her design philosophy to create sustainable art – from paintings to furniture to text. The exhibition examines the artist’s vast body of work, which includes nearly 2,000 objects.
“Sargent and Fashion”
Portraits and gowns come face to face at Tate Britain’s “Sargent and Fashion” exhibition. The exhibition juxtaposes the artist’s materials with the items they wear in the sessions, from a cotton, silk and lace beetle wing sheath from “Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth” to a stunning red silk velvet dress worn by Louise Pomeroy Inches. .
“British Fashion Icons”
At Blenheim Palace, more than 10 rooms are dedicated to British fashion, including Stella McCartney, Stephen Jones Millinery for Christian Dior, Zandra Rhodes, Bruce Oldfield, Vivienne Westwood and Turnbull & Asser, a favorite of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The brand made a siren suit for the prime minister which became part of his uniform.
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“The Arrival”
Five friends reunite after graduating from school 20 years ago to exchange their life experiences. But the more time they spend together, the darker it becomes and the untold truths that lie beneath. The drama stars Yolanda Kettle (from “Patriots” and “The Crown”) and Ferdinand Kingsley (from “Silo” and “Reacher”) as well as Tamara Lawrance, Katie Leung and Anthony Welsh.
“Carmen”
Love, betrayal and jealousy are recurring themes in any opera, but especially in the story of Carmen, who continues to seduce an army corporal named Don José, who leaves her lover Micaëla and a job in the army to join her new lover. When Carmen meets Don José, she goes to Escamillo, a beautiful reader.
“Underdog: The Next Other Gift”
Playwright and writer Sarah Gordon’s new play “Underdog: The Other Brontë” explores the sisterhood and resentment among the famous 19th century literary family, the Brontës. Anne, the youngest and least known sister of the family, died at the age of 29. Meanwhile, her other two sisters, Charlotte and Emily, strove for success.
PLACE TO EAT
The Black Book
Basement wine bar The Black Book on Firth Street in Soho is a great spot for an after-work date or a nightcap. The wine list includes bottles from Woori Yallock, Australia; Kamptal, Austria, to the Rhone Valley, France.
23 Frith Street, London, W1D 4RR
Amber
Amber in Aldgate East takes its culinary inspiration from the Amber Road, which crosses Italy, Greece, the Black Sea, Syria and Egypt. The menu consists of sharing plates like challah toast with crème fraîche, honey and thyme; fried cauliflower with crispy shallots and green tahini; Grilled courgettes with warm pasta, garlic yoghurt and pumpkin dukkah, and mango baklava.
21 Piazza Walk, London, E1 8QH
Maison Francois
Could anyone resist French food all day? Heaven. François O’Neill’s Maison François restaurant in St. James’s is great for a business meeting or a long catch up, serving dishes such as flatbread with onions, olives, garlic and anchovies; crab salad; green salad with mustard dressing, and, of course, the classic entrecôte with French fries.
34 Duke Street, London, SW1Y 6DF
OWN TREATMENT PLACE
Skin work
After the pandemic, beauty consultant Eilidh Smith founded Skinwork, a facial treatment space and spa in Soho that has now expanded to Farmhouse House Soho and Babington House. The treatments on the menu vary from microdermabrasion, full-body red light therapy to contouring facials.
24 St Peter’s, London, W1F 0HE
BXR
Elite boxing gym BXR has accumulated spaces in Marylebone, Canary Wharf and London Bridge, as well as Doha and Daios Cove in Greece. The club offers one-on-one and group training sessions as well as martial arts, yoga, pilates and strength and conditioning classes.
24 Paddington Street, London, W1U 5QY
Surprise
New Knightsbridge resident Surrenne is a member’s fitness club spread over four floors with a 70-foot pool and indoor and outdoor classes, all over 21,500 square feet. One of the studios was designed by fitness entrepreneur Tracy Anderson, and 90s model nutritionist Rose Ferguson curates Café Surrenne’s menu.
Old Barracks Yard, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7NP
LN-CC
LN-CC, the Hackney-based concept store known for pioneering experiential retail in the early 2010s, has unveiled a new identity that aims to elevate its bricks-and-mortar presence with a touch of luxury under current Italian owner The Level Group. This is the first time the retailer has opened its doors to the public since the pandemic.
The main retail space is divided into multiple rooms that highlight different aspects of LN-CC’s offerings. Atrium, for example, hosts the best performing brands in the store, such as Miu Miu, Kiko Kostadinov, Y/Project and Diesel.
18-24 Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EZ
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