Bellavita Expo is the leading Italian food and beverage trade event, with 1,000 products debuting in London this June (17th – 19th, at Business Design Centre, London). Main trends include volcanic wines, vegan and free from products, street food dishes and innovations inspired by nonna’s recipes. 8,000 visitors are expected this year, including buyers, importers, distributors, chefs and sommeliers from leading companies and restaurants in the UK.
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The Store Studios at 180 Strand, London WC2R 1EA
The Store Studios at 180 Strand is the hub for activity during London Fashion Week Men’s. The venue houses the main BFC Show Space & Presentation space on the ground floor while the Designer Showrooms including ready-to-wear and accessories & DiscoveryLAB are located on the first floor. Read more
The programme for the fifth edition of Mayfair Art Weekend is now available online and includes over 40 events hosted by their participating galleries and partners! To book into walks, talks, workshops and more and to learn about their programme, visit www.mayfairartweekend.com
The Terrace at The Den brings the tropics to Covent Garden with BACARDĺ Añejo Cuatro
This summer, The Den at St Martins Lane hotel is delighted to be opening its doors on to
The Den Terrace in collaboration with the newly launched BACARDĺ Añejo Cuatro rum.
Lost + Found, renowned for its quirkiness and killer cocktails, will set up shop at The Den from 4th to 7th June in celebration of the Soho bar’s elegant makeover and new cocktail concept launching in June.
The curtain has come down on the 71st Festival de Cannes, which for the last 12 days has featured artists and films from all four corners of the globe on its screens. Onstage at the Grand Théâtre Lumière, the Master of Ceremonies, Edouard Baer, welcomed the Feature Film Jury presided over by Cate Blanchett, for the announcement of the 2018 winners. Read more
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
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
Over its history, The Auction has raised over £4.2 million to make a difference to the lives of people living with and affected by HIV. Last year alone, the online and live auctions combined raised over £240,000. Read more