Hunky Dior-y: The Christian Dior Exhibition Gets Extended
It’s the biggest exhibition of the year, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams at the V&A and news just in has revealed that the sell-out extravaganza has been extended to run until the 1st of September. The V&A will release additional exhibition tickets on the 15th of each month, for the month ahead – so exciting – and the first batch are officially on sale and can be found here.
To celebrate the legendary designer these five hotels have created limited edition cocktails, afternoon teas and menus and the chance to get your hands on tickets which are selling as fast as Dior’s latest collection.
The Berkeley
The most fashionable afternoon tea, The Prêt-à-Portea at The Berkley has been reinvented for the Dior exhibition. You’ll discover fancies such as a red velvet cake inspired by that famed 1995 Lady Dior Handbag which was gifted to Princess Diana, a bottle of Miss Dior Eau de Parfum inspired by the designer’s own sister, Catherine and Christian Dior’s 1954 Muguet dress, inspired and named after his favourite lily-of-the-valley blooms into a delicate pavlova topped with coconut marshmallow and a white sugar bow.
Where: Wilton Place, Knightsbridge, London, SW1X 7RL, United Kingdom
Website: www.the-berkeley.co.uk
The Franklin Restaurant
Just three minutes from the V&A is boutique hotel, The Franklin who is celebrating the exhibition with a menu in partnership with La Fête inspired by Dior’s life and brand. Start with the Éclair Cousu-Main, a cheese and truffle éclair, that pays tribute to Dior’s self-penned cookbook, La Cuisine Cousu-Main. Tuck into sandwiches which pair the traditional with the unusual just as Dior’s designs do, we’ll be going for the smoked salmon with courgette and soy sauce. Pastries include, J’Adore, a peanut sponge with dulcey chocolate cream and vaporized Calvados perfume spray and The Pink House, a lemon pink macaron, referencing his childhood home in Normandy.
Available now until 1st September 2019
Where: The Franklin London - Starhotels Collezione, Egerton Gardens, London, UK
Website: www.starhotelscollezione.com
Baglioni Hotel London
Whilst they aren’t creating a dedicated Dior afternoon tea, the Baglioni can guarantee you a ticket to the exhibition which is said to be sold out for the next couple of months, it’s that sought after. After visiting the hotel for their Italian meets English afternoon tea where you’ll find the likes of Sicilian cannoli, tiramisu and scones with cream and both jam and Nutella, you can then head to the museum to see the exhibition.
Available until the 31st March 2019
Where: 60 Hyde Park Gate, London, SW7 5BB
Website: www.baglionihotels.com
