Last night, award-winning furniture and lighting designer Lee Broom welcomed cognac lovers, tastemakers and friends to his New York penthouse to unveil his reimagining of the Rémy Martin XO decanter. The Remy Martin XO Limited Edition Decanter by Lee Broom ($260) marks the first time the House of Cognac Fine Champagne has launched a reinterpretation …
As You Write It is an exciting collaboration between Shakespeare North Playhouse and BBC’s The One Show which showcases the work of talented young playwrights, giving them the opportunity to see their work performed on the Cockpit Theater stage. A national writing competition for 7-16 year olds has called on young playwrights to submit their …
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The monarchy is, needless to say, a corrupt and archaic institution, an embarrassing, wasteful and expensive relic of a bygone era defined by British oppression, imperialism and colonialism. We do not defend, and I cannot stress this enough, the British monarchical system. What we do, however, is Princess Diana’s iconic 90s fashion. Hounded by the …
With hairdressing, modeling, savings and styling in its repertoire, local creation Nicole Manning has combined her love of community, sustainability and self-expression through her involvement in Denver’s fashion scene. Originally from North Carolina, Manning has lived in Colorado for five years. After practicing real estate, she returned to hairdressing in 2020. Manning explained that hairdressing …
“We experiment with contemporary designers [who] we think we have an edge, like Rick Owens or The Row, and mix that with Supreme or even vintage Alaïa,” she continues. “We also have Edwardian and Victorian stuff, but you can also find classic denim jeans. We want to encourage people to find new ways to integrate …
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“I never thought I was a house bird, but I kept missing things in my family’s life, missing a lot of things at home,” says designer Colin Horgan, who after nearly five-year-old in London has returned home to his native Kerry, and to a new phase in his creative career. Since graduating from the Royal …
Stella McCartney has partnered with venture capital firm Collaborative Fund to launch a $200 million sustainable fashion fund. Known as the SOS fund, it is aimed at “cleaner businesses, creators and sustainable solutions”. This could include companies developing sustainable materials, improving their supply chains and using cleaner energy sources. Those at Series A or B …
Each week, we shine the spotlight on the best small brands that we think are worth bragging about. We love our UK high street but there are so many fantastic independent brands making clothing, accessories, homeware and more from a place of passion and love and we need to support them – now more than …
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The Times + Life Lessons Festival in partnership with The Times & The Sunday Times will take place in the heart of King’s Cross from September 9-11. This festival is designed to inspire us and give us the impetus to navigate today’s society. Giving us all the tools necessary to live a limitless life! Right …
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Ronnie Spector was the original “bad girl of rock and roll”. Throughout the ’60s, the Harlem-born singer rose to international prominence as one-third of the Ronettes, alongside her sister Estelle and cousin Nedra. And together the trio dominated the rock landscape of the decade. In 1963, the group’s infectious pop single “Be My Baby” soared …
