With the 71st season about to get underway, the international Festival de Cannes is one of the world’s most widely publicized events and certainly the most important film festival in terms of worldwide impact. Everyone wants to know what the Festival de Cannes means today. Read more
Events & Reviews
Taste of London announces dates for 2018
From 13 – 17 June, the capital’s ultimate culinary celebration, Taste of London, will bring a fresh line-up of the world’s best chefs, the greatest and most exciting restaurants, unique experiences and the best gourmet producers to Regent’s Park. Combining the innovation, creativity and exceptional talent evident in London’s thriving restaurant scene, this year’s festival is set to be the best yet. Read more
Mayfair Art Weekend
Mayfair Art Weekend 29 June – 1 July 2018, will once again be joined by the Royal Academy of Arts, Mayfair and St. James’s art galleries, artists and auction houses to celebrate the area as a vibrant hub of creativity, craftsmanship and production.
The weekend provides an insight into this unique art district and a chance to experience the unparalleled artistic knowledge, quality and diversity to be found within Mayfair’s and St. James’s art community.
Programme to be announced Spring 2018. Get in touch for more information. Read more
Inaugural London Oyster Week to challenge preconceptions and promote sustainability

The first city-wide celebration of oysters will take place in London from Saturday 21 to Sunday 29 April 2018.
London Oyster Week will see venues across the capital joining together to demystify oysters and raise awareness of the benefits of eating them, as well as raise funds for oyster education and restoration. Read more
Saatchi Gallery opens a major new exhibition featuring the work of 17 contemporary artists
Known Unknowns showcases an international selection of artists, born between 1966 and 1990, from the Saatchi Gallery’s collection. The title refers to the artists’ status in the mainstream art world – whilst the group is largely unknown, their respective practices are greatly admired by their artistic peers and seen as breaking new ground.
The exhibition features a diverse range of art forms including painting, sculpture, video and mixed media, with a particular focus on the craft of art-making. The works deal with a myriad of themes that relate to the visual conditions of contemporary life, such as the exponential flow of images, the representation of the body in the Internet age, and the ethics of viewing versus voyeurism. Read more
Van Cleef & Arpels unveils the new design of its Harrods boutique
The Van Cleef & Arpels boutique in Harrods’ Fine Jewellery Room
is reopening its doors on Tuesday, 20th March 2018 after a complete refurbishment.
Inspired by an elegant Parisian apartment in the
Art Deco style, the intimate salons recall the femininity of the
Maison’s creations. Read more
The Roux Scholarship
There was once a time when British chefs were considered inferior and incapable of ever comprehending true gastronomy. You’d think this was way back in the mists of time but you’d be wrong. Just a little over thirty years ago, Andrew Fairlie, the first winner of the Roux Scholarship, wrote to a number of senior French chefs asking for a job at their restaurants in France. Only one replied. The answer: ‘non merci.’ Read more
Asian business award
Annual Asian rich list unveiled at gala event showcasing enterprising spirit and success of the British Asian business community
[London 26th March] Asian entrepreneurship and business success were honoured on Friday 23rd March at the Asian Business Awards, the annual gathering of the UK’s wealthiest and most successful Asian businessmen and women. Read more
Rochelle is the new face of New Look
Rochelle Humes the former Saturdays star took centre stage as her New Look launch party kicked off in London and of course she was modelling one of her favourite pieces from the high street store for the launch party she was joined by husband Martin as they made their way into the event at St Martin’s Lane Hotel.
The stunning red jacquard embroidered mirror playsuit has really got us dreaming of summer. Extremely happy with her news, Rochelle, wrote: “Look Mum. BEYOND excited to announce that I am now the face of New Look. If you’d have told this to my teenage self I would have never believed you.
The Ideal Home Show
The Ideal Home Show is celebrating its 110th birthday this year, making it the longest running exhibition in history!As part of the celebrations the show will take a look back over the last 110 years, the milestones it has been a part of and the products it has helped to launch.