In 1948, Bernard Lewis started selling fruit and vegetables, and then knitting wool from a bombed-out site in the East End of London. Joined by his three brothers, the chain expands to nine stores under the title Lewis Separates. Read more
John Lewis is a chain of high-end department stores operating throughout the United Kingdom. The chain is owned by the John Lewis Partnership, which was created by Spedan Lewis, son of the founder, John Lewis, in 1929. The first John Lewis store was opened in 1864 in Oxford Street, London. The chain’s slogan is “Never Knowingly Undersold” which has been in use since 1925. Read more
Safilo Group, the fully integrated Italian eyewear creator and worldwide distributor of quality and trust, and Interaxon, the world leader in consumer brain-sensing technology, present SafiloX, a new eyewear platform designed to infuse the latest brain-sensing and cognitive training technology into lifestyle and iconic eyewear in the Safilo portfolio, which includes brands such as Smith, Carrera and Polaroid.
About Loveness
Launched in 2016, Loveness Lee is a contemporary British jewellery brand for women with a daring attitude to style. The jewellery is handmade in London using altered, ancient jewellery techniques and traditions. Natural forms, vivid hues and irregular textures define the brand’s unique and statement style. Serendipity plays a big part in the design process as the shapes, colours and textures – although consistently recognisable – cannot be pre-determined. The ‘Trans-natural’ concept behind the jewellery is envisaged from a collaboration between nature, science and art working in unison.
CELEBS TURN OUT IN FORCE TO CHAMPION SELF EXPRESSION AT “HOUSE OF SOLE” EVENT
Queen of the Jungle Georgia Toffolo ‘Toff’ let her inhibitions go with celeb friends in tow at glam Barefoot Wine House of Sole party tonight to celebrate & champion self-expression.
The leggy blonde wowed in a colourful thigh-high slit dress, and was joined by ex TOWIE star Lydia Bright and model Charlotte de Carle, who both looked striking in stunning floral dresses. Read more
Last night, Laurent-Perrier celebrated the 50th birthday of its iconic Cuvée Rosé champagne at the Mondrian hotel’s glamorous Rumpus Room. The party saw over 250 guests celebrate into the early hours of the morning, including attendance from Jack Guinness and Talia Storm. I’ve attached some images and shots also went out on the wire by Richard Young. Read more
From Petticoat Lane and Piccadilly,
to Old Bond Street.
It was in 1894 that Simeon Simpson set up a business as a bespoke tailor in Middlesex Street in London when he was only 16 years old. Being at the centre of the garment trade, Middlesex Street was better known by its nickname “Petticoat Lane”. He was 0 skilled at drawing straight lines and regular curves by hand, which coupled with his enthusiasm and creative sense enabled him to become an entrepreneur. He succeeded in the mass production of quality tailoring for the first time in the world and sought to produce ready-to-wear garments of high quality at the same standard as bespoke tailoring. He soon earned a reputation for “Simpson Suits” and Simeon was able to generate more and more sales outlets, throughout Britain and even abroad.
The Color DJ is a professional device capable of
delivering 60 billion colour combinations for
ultra-personalized colour care. London – Color DJ is a WORLD FIRST breakthrough innovation that aims
to reinvent the colouring experience, creating a new category of expert
colourist, the ‘Colourista DJ’. Read more
Showing from 20th – 28th April 2018 11:00am-7:00pm Daily, First Floor, Lazinc, 29 Sackville Street, Mayfair
Rose McGowan and Dame Vivienne Westwood attended the launch of the ‘Ash From Chaos’ art exhibition by Joe Corré, the son of Sex Pistols Founder Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood last night.
A reserve price of £6 million, has been put on the ‘pile of ash’ from the highly controversial punk memorabilia burn by Lazinc Gallery in Mayfair – which is now immortalised in a dramatic artwork. Read more
A look back in time …
The grand opening
On Wednesday 17 April 1963, more than 750 personally invited guests arrived to celebrate the opening of the London Hilton on Park Lane. Among the familiar faces were His Grace the Duke of Bedford, Paul Getty, the oil tycoon, Nubar Gulbenkian, business magnate and socialite, Richard Beeching, chairman of British Railways (later Baron Beeching), Labour’s Deputy Leader, George Brown and many others. Read more