Fresh from a premier year that saw Upper 5th become one of London’s top go-‐tos for sumptuous food and moreish cocktails paired with incomparable city views, summer 2019 will see them open their doors once more with a robust New York flavour; rich with style and characteristic flair. High above the former Old Street Magistrates Court, now the legendary five-‐star Courthouse Hotel, Upper 5th is once again set to stand as one of London’s chicest rooftop getaways, complete with a new décor including the Manhattan Station, serving Manhattan cocktails in an exquisite range of flavours, and the Bloom Room; bursting with fresh flowers and perfect for warm afternoons and long summer evenings.
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Events & Reviews
The ultimate craft beer festival hits Hyde Park!
Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park has teamed up with the UK’s biggest and best craft beer festival, Craft Beer Rising, for two special summer events on Wednesday 10th July and Thursday 11th July to celebrate all things craft beer, street food and festival vibes. World class headline acts such as Joe Goddard and Joey Negro and esteemed breweries including Mad Squirrel, Mondo Brewing Company and Brick Brewery will make Craft Beer Rising presents Brew Summertime the biggest outdoor craft beer and street food festival in the UK.
Mahiki is the ultimate party destination
Mahiki was opened in October 2006 as the brainchild of Piers Adam, David Phelps and Nick House, and has grown to become one of the world’s most famous night spots as well as an institution, with an array of fabulous awards behind it. Named after the Polynesian path to the underworld. The bar is famed for its ‘Tiki’ Polynesian themed interiors, including a beach styled lounge… lit with an atmospheric glow.
Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity 2019
Since its first outing in 1954, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has been bringing the creative communications industry together every year at its one-of-a-kind event in Cannes to learn, network and celebrate. Home to the entire marketing community, Cannes Lions shapes the creative marketing agenda. Cannes Lions explores the value of creativity in branded communications. The five-day festival and awards provides the industry with access to beautiful new ideas, pioneering consumer research and emerging technologies which will help make and shape popular culture.
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London men’s Fashion week has enhanced the coolest street style
Really powerful new generation of UK talent had helped London Fashion Week become more exciting than its New York, Milan and Paris counterparts. Last weekend the capital came alive with dapper gentleman and stylish ladies for London Fashion Week Men’s spring/summer 2020.
The appointment of David Beckham as an ambassadorial president of the British Fashion Council (BFC) this year has further boosted London fashion week men’s. The former footballer, who will present a catwalk show for his brand, Kent & Curwen, on Sunday, told the Guardian: “More than ever, we have a real responsibility to engage and promote young and emerging creative talent. On the catwalks, exciting British menswear designers like Art School, BethanyBethany Williams, Charles Jeffrey Loverboy and Liam Hodges gave us a sneak peek at the trends that will dominate menswear next season. Read more
Feel-good glam this Summer with the help of Duck&Dry
Come rain or shine – one of the best things about British Summer is the prestigious events that come with it.
From gracing Centre Court at The Championships, Wimbledon and feeling regal at Royal Ascot’s Ladies Day, to soaking up the atmosphere at the world’s best-known Regatta, Henley, these iconic occasions call for setting hair trends, as you mingle with the crème de la crème of society. All eyes will be on you, so how will you stand out in this super glam crowd?
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Miracle 3 in 1 Anti-redness cream Rosalique Celebrates First Year Anniversary!
Rosalique 3 in 1 anti-redness miracle cream contains SPF 25 and has a triple action effect to protect against the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays which aggravates red skin. It conceals instantly and gently treats the skin from Rosacea and redness.
Rosalique is derived from natural ingredients, vegan friendly and is cruelty free. It’s universal formula works with all skin tones to give a warm glow. Use as a stand alone product, or as a base under makeup. The active ingredients found in Rosalique work as a healing cream for rosacea and redness in the skin. Rosalique conceals instantly, treats gently and protects long-term. Claudia’s other brand Salcura was originally developed in the 1990’s by German bio-scientist Dr Martin Schiele (Claudia’s Father-in-law) That range consists of Antiac – for Acne prone and oily skin, Biokskin – for dry skin, eczema and psoriasis and Bioskin Junior – natural skincare products for children with dry and sensitive skin.
Magical Scent of Summer from The Merchant of Venice
All-new fragrances from The Merchant of Venice, for him and for her….
FOR HER
Travelling on a journey that starts from the Northern borders of the African coast, The Merchant of Venice has masterfully bottled the aromas and scents of the indigenous plants and flowers of these lands for a brand new fragrance, RED POTION. The heady scent captures orange blossom, rosemary, and the caramel-esque notes of the hardy immortelle – a flower known for its charismatic perfume. The signature red marbled bottle symbolises the fire-coloured sunsets reflected in the ripples of the Venetian Lagoon and the red velvets of the gondolas. Red is very much a colour that permeates the city of Venice….
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Exiting Cannes Film Festival 2019 Awards!
PALME D’OR: GISAENGCHUNG (Parasite) réalisé par BONG Joon-Ho. The 72nd edition of the Cannes Film Festival wrapped with jury president Alejandro González Iñárritu announcing the group’s unanimous decision to award the Palme d’Or to South Korean director Bong Joon-Ho for his sly, politically charged “Parasite.” Following last year’s win for humanistic Japanese drama “Shoplifters,” the well-reviewed Asian thriller represents the yin to that film’s yang: the story of a lower-class family who try to improve their social situation by infiltrating a rich household. The dark comedy centres on an impoverished family of hustlers who move into the home of a wealthy entrepreneur, his wife and two children.
Claire Denis and the Jury have announced the winners of the 22nd Cinéfondation Selection
The Short Films and Cinéfondation Jury headed by Claire Denis and including Stacy Martin, Eran Kolirin, Panos H. Koutras and Cătălin Mitulescu, has awarded the 2019 Cinéfondation Prizes during a ceremony held in the Buñuel Theatre, followed by the screening of the winning films.
The Cinéfondation Selection consisted of 17 student films, chosen out of 2 000 entries coming from 366 film schools around the world.
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