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Open until 6th December 2019The Handbook is giving away 4 x King Edward VII tickets (worth £164) for Saturday 21st December to one lucky winner.
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No surprises to learn that horsey royal Zara Phillips has decided to team up with outdoor label Musto by becoming the face of their brand. Princess Anne’s daughter said ‘I wear Musto clothes all the time and have done for years, so to agree a formal partnership is fantastic.’ She is seen smouldering in the shots which were taken in Devon. ‘They make the best performance clothing for riding and sailing, and for out and about in general. It can be the wettest, coldest day out riding and I know I’ll be kept totally warm and dry,’ she added. But […]
News now of curvaceous supermodel Sophie Dahl, who is turning her hand to a spot of whisking and has put pen to paper to write a new cookbook. Miss Dahl’s Voluptuous Delights, which she has described as a ‘memoir about food’, will launch at the end of this month. Considering all the furore surrounding Sophie’s weight – she denied having an eating disorder when her weight plummeted from a rounded size 16 to a svelte size 8 – since her career as a model took off, it will be of interest to some to see the kinds of recipes she […]
Warming news now, for fashion pixie and part-time DJ Henry Holland. It has been reported that chain Debenhams is courting the designer to try and convince him to become the next in line to create a collection for Designers At Debenhams. Although nothing has yet been confirmed, if talks turn to contracts, Henry will join a notorious list of designers including Betty Jackson and John Rocha. In a bid to attract the young, cooler buyers of Topshop and Uniqlo it is thought that the store is hoping that Holland, who is best friends with supermodel Agnes Deyn, will inject some […]
The Handbook is giving away 4 x King Edward VII tickets (worth £164) for Saturday 21st December to one lucky winner.
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Another month to highlight in your diaries: shopper’s paradise Selfridges is celebrating it’s 100th birthday this May. The store will mark a centenary of successful retail with a little help from its designer friends. Mulberry, Marc Jacobs, Paul Smith, Jimmy Choo, Giles Deacon, Lulu Guinness are just some of the top names who have designed exclusive limited pieces in the canary yellow shade which has become Selfridges signature colour. First opened in March 1909 and founded by Gordon Selfridge, be sure to check out an exhibition charting the history of the department store from May 2 to August 31. Other […]
If wading through large department stores or a busy street is your idea of shopping hell then look no further – huge jeans portal ilovejeans.com should solve all your problems. Founded by Sam Reemer in 2006 this online gem is surely the only way to shop for jeans this summer? Some of the nifty resources include a portal that allows you to ‘shop for your shape’ – very shrewdly thought up by Reemer, this allows the shopper to be more savvy about their choices and halves the time spent browsing through tonnes of denim. Further more, there is an alteration […]
This April Prada has opened yet another store. This time it is in prime location, Calle Serrano, Madrid, also known as a haven for the luxury shopper. Replacing the original store, opened in 1986 and situated just round the corner, the new store holds only women’s clothing, while the old store will be refurbished and reinvented to sell the men’s collection. Designed by architect Roberto Bachiocchi, the interior remains faithful to the ubiquitous Prada theme. Linen material and ‘Prada green’ colouring are heavily prominent throughout the 5000 sq foot shop. Set over two floors, the ground floor houses the accessories, […]
Last week The Handbook celebrated their first birthday party. Held at the Valmont club just off the Fulham road, the evening was brimming with writers, designers and media kings. With such a successful turnout, the normally intimate Valmont was soon overflowing with guests dining on oysters and champagne. Address books were out and it was finally a chance for all the members and supporters to meet up and chat. With such an eclectic gathering there was plenty of lively discussion and useful networking. Ice sculptures, cocktails and short dresses all marked the start of spring and the revellers were keen […]
Award winning David Marshall has been designing jewellery for luxury brands 25 years. Now we see him step away and set up his own studio and label. Trained in the traditional methods, Marshall has created signature pieces which include bold use of rare gemstones and intricate designs which reference the arabesque arches and trinkets found in ancient Arabian souks. Crafted in Platinum and 18 carat gold, each piece of jewellery is detailed with exquisite diamonds or distinctive colourful gems. Marshall, who is well known for his colourful designs, gears his pieces towards those customers who have contemporary taste but still […]
The longstanding perfumery and beauty shop of Jo Malone has released the second season of the limited edition Kohdo Wood collection. Inspired by the Japanese incense ceremony of Kohdo, the two scents, Lotus Blossom and water ,and Dark Amber and Ginger lily have been designed for day and night respectively. The unique scents have been created so that the day fragrance gives an uplifting and invigorating feeling. Using a blend of mandarin, sacred lotus blossom, bamboo and aloeswood, the perfume is said to awaken the senses and encourage energy. For the evening, the Dark Amber and Ginger lily evokes a […]
Wednesday saw the suitably glamourous first anniversary party for The Handbook, an event attended by a swarm of fashionable Londoners held at Chelsea hotspot The Valmont Club, Fulham Road. High profile friends and supporters of The Handbook included tailor Oswald Boateng, Rob and Tom Aiken, young entrepreneur Marissa Montgomery, Guy Pelly, Chole Mansell and William Cash. The Valmont Club proved the perfect venue for the occasion, adorned with a sparkling ice sculpture of the company name and offering a range of fabulous cocktails, including the "White and Red" in honour of the company colours. The sublime catering was supplied by […]
With summer just around the corner Neville have brought totally organic Brazilian beauty treatments to London for sun kissed summer long hair. For a lighter brighter colour lift, LemonAid technique is a totally unique hair colouring technique created Jose Molino using organic lemon juice and camomile extract; leaving hair naturally nourished with the illusion of depth and movement. The natural extracts of lemon help to regulate the sebaceous glands making the hair shine without stripping original colour damaging hair fibres. The Brazilian botox for locks is the answer to every frizz prone bombshell mane and will be more in demand […]
Remember the Prada robot tags of yore? The iconic brand has reinvented the concept to bring us the Prada Techno Tricks, which embrace not only the recycling concerns of modern society but also the frivolous fun we are now more inclined to buy into, given the tragic financial status. Bags are an investment, bag charms are for kicks. The hand-crafted pieces are embellished with small metal parts that come straight from the workbenches of the atelier. The head is made of Plexiglass, with mother-of-pearl print, and the eyes are two star head screws, while the body is covered in saffian […]
