Brompton

New look Conran shop

anna — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:04:58 +0000

The Conran Shop Chelsea is changing with a radical redesign of its flagship store – the first phase of a year-long programme that is to be rolled out across the group. The Michelin House flagship store, which celebrates 25 years of trading this year, is designed to provide a single destination for the best and most beautiful designer homeware in the world.

The new concept focuses on room sets and the ‘edit’ of objects. It does not follow trends but takes the best possible materials and products, edited down with Conran flair and creativity to reflect the very best of the way we live now under one roof. Much of the inspiration has come from Terence’s country home – Barton Court.

Whilst products across the range are high quality, made from the best materials and with provenance, entry level products will remain. Many ranges are exclusive such as a 10-piece furniture range made in Britain by Benchmark called ‘Wardour’ and an exquisite textile collection featuring the finest fabrics available. Room sets are to be changed each season to keep the look fresh and sharp and the customer constantly stimulated.

The Conran Shop
Michelin House
81 Fulham road
SW3 6RD
020 7589 7401

www.conranshop.co.uk

Robert Geers exhibition at Bobo Kids

anna — Mon, 14 May 2012 09:38:33 +0000

Bobo Kids, the interiors boutique for children, is delighted to announce that American artist, Robert Geers, will exhibit his latest work exclusively at its store in Chelsea.

Famous for creating the legendary Fred the Flour Man for Homepride in 1965, which is still running to this day, Robert went onto produce many more memorable campaigns. Robert’s sense of humour is present throughout his work which has encompassed graphic design, painting, book illustration and now printmaking.

The exhibition will launch in-store in June and run until the end of July.

Bobo kids currently stocks a wide range of imaginative artwork for children’s spaces in various styles, from bespoke photography and artwork that can be fully customised through to limited edition screen prints, contemporary canvases and retro posters.

Bobo Kids
29 Elystan Street
SW3 3NT
020 7838 1020

www.bobokids.co.uk

Under the Influence

anna — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:46:32 +0000

Under the Influence brings together contemporary artists who have been invited to consider the concept of homage in modern art practice. The exhibition aims to acknowledge the mundane and significant, drawing attention to our influences by adoration as well as ironically scrutinizing our adulation of ill-placed idols.

Under the Influence
11-16 May / 12-8pm
10-12 Exhibition Road
SW7 2HE

Show Fashion 2012

anna — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:10:24 +0000

Anna Smit, 2011

The Royal College of Art Fashion MA programme will be hosting its annual graduate fashion shows to the public on Wednesday 30 May. Thirty-five postgraduate Fashion students will showcase their final collections in a catwalk presentation that includes menswear, womenswear, knitwear and millinery, as well as static displays of footwear and accessory design. There will also be a selection of garments designed by first-year students who have been working with Italian tailoring company Brioni.

Founded by former Vogue editor Madge Garland in 1948, and now led by Professor Wendy Dagworthy OBE, the highly acclaimed fashion programme has helped train many ground-breaking designers.

RCA Graduate Fashion Show
30 May 2012

Royal College of Art
Kensington Gore
SW7 2EU
020 7590 4373

www.rca.ac.uk/fashiontickets

Daphne’s & Chelsea Flower Show

anna — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:06:41 +0000

The annual RHS Chelsea Flower Show returns on 22 May 2012, and in celebration, Daphne’s will become home to a stunning indoor garden created in the midst of the restaurant. It will be a unique opportunity to dine within a bespoke garden and the ideal space to experience the hottest garden design away from the crowds at the Flower Show.

A competition to design the garden in Daphne’s was held in association with the English Gardening School. The design brief was to make guests feel as if they were dining in the middle of a flower garden, with the only restrictions to creativity being that all tables need to remain in situ and service must not be impeded.

The winning entry was submitted jointly by Manoj Malde and Amy Roberts. Manoj and Amy both began their careers in fashion before retraining in garden design.

The garden will be at Daphne’s from 22 May to 3 June. Throughout this period a special Chelsea Flower Show-inspired set menu will be available at £19.50 for two courses or £22.50 for three courses for lunch and before 7pm.

Daphne’s
112 Draycott Avenue
SW3 3AE
020 7589 4257

www.daphnes-restaurant.co.uk

Hermes online auction by Christies

anna — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 09:53:32 +0000

Hermès and Christie’s are delighted to announce a collaboration providing an exciting opportunity to acquire four exceptional handbags. In celebration of its ‘Leather Forever’ exhibition which opens in London on 8^th May 2012, Hermès has created four one-of-a-kind versions of its Passe-Guide handbag representing England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales; a tribute to the United Kingdom and Ireland. Christie’s will conduct a time-based online-only auction of the handbags which will run during and after the exhibition. The auction will begin on Monday 14^th May and each bag will be sold to the highest bidder on Thursday 31^st May. All proceeds from the auction will be donated to the Royal Academy of Arts.

Christies
85 Old Brompton Road
SW7 3LD

www.christies.com/hermes

Cocomaya is now open

anna — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:42:05 +0000

Renowned for exquisite quality and creativity, Cocomaya Fine Chocolatier & Artisan Baker is the brainchild of two highly influential players in the fashion industry over the last ten years: Joel Bernstein, former head of concept at Liberty and the accessories and fashion consultant Walid al Damirji. Joel and Walid share a love of fine chocolate and authentic artisan baking so together they have created one of London’s most beautiful and inspiring spaces in which to enjoy afternoon tea and some of the finest chocolates, cakes and breads available in the capital. Every visual aspect of the new shop has been designed by Joel and Walid to evoke a magical, other-worldly atmosphere.

Cocomaya
235 Brompton Road
SW3 2EP

www.cocomaya.co.uk

AGA at Divertimenti

anna — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 09:11:23 +0000

Divertimenti is excited to announce the arrival of ‘AGA at Divertimenti’ following the relocation of the Beauchamp Place AGA shop to the blissful Divertimenti store on the Brompton Road. The move sees the unification of the very best British cookers with the most extraordinary range of culinary equipment and also, of course, a huge selection of cookery classes through the Divertimenti Cookery School – a celestial combination for any culinary enthusiast.

Divertimenti
227-229 Brompton Road
SW3 2EP
020 7581 8065

www.divertimenti.co.uk

Alexander Calder Exhibition at Crane Kalman Gallery

anna — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:59:15 +0000

Crane Kalman Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of works by Alexander Calder. Calder is perhaps best known for his large, colourful sculpture, which incorporates elements of humour and chance into uniquely engineered structures.

Crane Kalman Gallery
178 Brompton Road
SW3 1HQ

10 May – 23 June 2012

www.cranekalman.com

The Library at Number Sixteen

anna — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:04:40 +0000

Number Sixteen is one of London’s very first boutique hotels and it forms part of a row of gleaming white stucco mid Victorian townhouses. It originally opened in the 1980’s and instantly became popular with discerning travellers looking for an alternative to the larger Park Lane hotels. Now several years on, Tim and Kit Kemp have given it a new lease of life and Kit has redesigned the hotel in her signature, fresh modern English style. The latest room to be redesigned is The Library-this beautiful room leads through to a charming conservatory and sunny tree-filled garden. The perfect place for stylish entertaining or peaceful relaxation!

Number Sixteen
16 Sumner Place
SW7 3EG
020 7589 5232

sixteen@firmdale.com