WHAT TO SEE?
“Enzo Mari”
Italian modernist designer Enzo Mari’s first solo exhibition in the UK is on until 8 September at the Design Museum.
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Born in Novara, Italy, in the 30s, Mari’s communist upbringing played a key role in his design philosophy of creating sustainable works of art, ranging from paintings to furniture to text. The exhibition examines the artist’s extensive work, consisting of nearly 2,000 objects.
“Sergeant and Fashion”
Portraits and dresses come face to face in Tate Britain’s “Sargent and Fashion” exhibition. The exhibition dives into the artist’s subjects through items they wore in their seating, from the striking cotton, silk and lace insect-wing sheath of “Ellen Terry as Lady Macbeth” to the sumptuous red silk velvet gown worn by Louise Pomeroy Inches. .
“Icons of British Fashion”
More than 10 rooms at Blenheim Palace are devoted to British fashion, including Stella McCartney, Stephen Jones Haberdashery for Christian Dior, Zandra Rhodes, Bruce Oldfield, Vivienne Westwood and Turnbull & Asser, a favorite of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The brand made the prime minister a siren outfit that became part of his uniform.
WHAT TO SEE?
“Development”
Five friends reunite to share their life experiences after graduating from school 20 years ago. But as they spend more time together, things get darker due to the untold truths that lie beneath. The play stars Yolanda Kettle (from “Patriots” and “The Crown”) and Ferdinand Kingsley (from “Silo” and “Reacher”), along with Tamara Lawrance, Katie Leung and Anthony Welsh.
“Carmen”
Love, betrayal, and jealousy are recurring themes in every opera, but especially in the story of Carmen, who leaves her lover Micaëla and her job in the army to seduce a corporal named Don José to join her new lover. When Carmen tires of Don José, she turns to Escamillo, an attractive bullfighter.
“Hidden: The Other Other Brontë”
Playwright and screenwriter Sarah Gordon’s new play, “Underdog: The Other Other Brontë,” examines the brotherhood and resentment between the Brontës, the famous literary family of the 19th century. Anne, the clan’s youngest sister and lesser known, died at the age of 29. Meanwhile, her other two sisters, Charlotte and Emily, tried to achieve success.
WHERE TO EAT
Black Book
The Black Book, a basement wine bar on Firth Street in Soho, is the ideal spot for an after-work date or nightcap. The wine list includes Woori Yallock, Australia; Kamptal, Austria to Rhône Valley, France.
23 Frith St, London, W1D 4RR
amber
Amber in Aldgate East draws its culinary inspiration from the Amber Road, which passes through Italy, Greece, the Black Sea, Syria and Egypt. The menu includes challah toast with crème fraîche, honey and thyme; roasted cauliflower with crispy shallots and green tahini; grilled zucchini and mango baklava with hot passata, garlic yoghurt and pumpkin dukkah.
21 Piazza Walk, London, E1 8QH
Maison François
Can anyone resist French food all day? Non. François O’Neill’s St. Maison François, his restaurant at St. James’s, is ideal for a business meeting or long-overdue get-together; serves dishes such as flatbread with onions, olives, garlic and anchovies; Crab salad; classic ribeye with green salad with mustard dressing and, of course, fries.
34 Duke Street, London, SW1Y 6DF
WHERE WILL YOU TREAT YOURSELF?
skin work
After the pandemic, beauty consultant Eilidh Smith founded Skinwork, a facial and spa treatment space in Soho, which has now expanded to include Soho House’s Farmhouse and Babington House. Treatments on the menu range from microneedling to full-body red light therapy and contour facials.
24 Peter St, London, W1F 0HE
BXR
Elite boxing gym BXR has venues in Marylebone, Canary Wharf and London Bridge, as well as Doha and Daios Cove in Greece. The club offers combat, yoga, pilates, strength and conditioning classes, as well as one-on-one and group training.
24 Paddington St, London, W1U 5QY
Surrenne
New Knightsbridge resident Surrenne is a four-storey wellness club with a 21-metre swimming pool and indoor and outdoor classrooms, all set within 21,500 square metres. One of the studios was designed by fitness entrepreneur Tracy Anderson, while Surrenne Café’s menu is by ’90s model-turned-nutritionist Rose Ferguson.
Old Barrack Yard, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7NP
LN-CC
Hackney-based concept store LN-CC, known for pioneering experiential retail in the early 2010s, has unveiled its new identity, which aims to elevate its physical presence with a touch of luxury, under the umbrella of existing Italian owner The Level Group. This marks the first time the retailer has opened its doors to the public since the pandemic.
The main retail space is divided into multiple rooms highlighting various aspects of the services LN-CC offers. For example, Atrium is home to the store’s best-performing brands, including Miu Miu, Kiko Kostadinov, Y/Project and Diesel.
18-24 Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EZ
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