If you are looking for the hottest and most luxurious swimwear then you need look no further than the FB Collection.
Founded amongst the vibrant and exuberant streets of Rio de Janeiro, the FB collection’s roots go back to 2005, with their signature piece the FB Frescobol beach accessory. The Frescobol now spans multiple continents and has propelled the brand onto the global stage. FB boasts many prestigious stockists that include Selfridges, Bloomingdales, Club 55 and Eden Rock.
In the more recent future, the FB Collection branched out into super high quality swimwear…
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Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel has collaborated with Katherine Elizabeth- a multi-award winning milliner who the Evening Standard has dubbed as “The Queen of the hat”- giving you the opportunity to create your own bespoke millinery couture masterpiece with the Best Afternoon Tea in London with a series of hat making events or even an exclusive overnight package.
As well as designing for her eponymous label, Katherine has also worked with top designers including Stephen Jones Couture and Catherine Delany. She has also had the opportunity to create for John Galliano, House of Dior and Asudari shows at Paris Fashion Week. Her impressive client list includes Lilly Allen, Dita Von Teese, Henry Holland and The Soho Dolls.
Katherine Elizabeth is now hosting ‘Mad Hatter Couture’ afternoon teas at Grosvenor House where she and her team of milliners will take you through an adventure of dazzling millinery.
These highly acclaimed events last between 2-3 hours with a minimum of 10 guests. The events will take place within the hotel’s Private Dining Rooms and will be prices from £695 based on 10 people for room hire and afternoon tea.
The following experiences are available:
Fascinator Appetizer Experience (£85pp) Whether it be silk ribbons, feathers or Swarovksi crystals, surround yourself with gorgeous fabrics and materials to wear with any style on any occasion.
Couture Headpiece Experience (£150pp) This includes the entire package above with more of our finest luxurious fabrics, silks, trimmings, and larger feathers, as well as larger bases for you to create a grander masterpiece which can be worn time and time again.
Couture Ascot Experience (£250pp) The package above together with the ultimate collection of the finest and most exquisite fabrics, silks and trimmings. Larger blocked bases are provided for you to create a beautiful bespoke Ascot style sculptural hat.
Alternatively, choose from the following Experiences that do not incorporate hand sewing:
The Katherine Elizabeth Hatiquette Experience (£150pp) Discuss this season’s fashion trends and millinery history with Katherine Elizabeth, who will take you on an adventure of Millinery couture as she demonstrates the wonderful, creative process of couture sculptural hat making whilst her assistants demonstrate blocking, a fascinating age old Millinery technique.
One-on-One Bespoke Packages with Katherine Elizabeth (£750pp) Design a bespoke cocktail hat with Katherine Elizabeth and create it with her over an hour’s one-to-one session, using the finest luxurious fabrics from suppliers around the world.
Or why not go all out and take advantage of Grosvenor House’s Millinery Couture package?
Staying at London’s most exclusive address on Park Lane, enjoy an overnight stay in a luxurious Park View Suite with breakfast in the Executive Lounge. Guests also enjoy Grosvenor House’s award-winning afternoon tea for two in the comfort of their room.
Katherine Elizabeth herself will attend a private consultation within the suite, to discuss colours, form, design and fabrics for the occasion. Katherine will then design the masterpiece in her studio and once completed the hat will be beautifully packaged and sent directly to you.
The overnight stay in a Park View Suite, Breakfast, Afternoon Tea and personal consultation and bespoke hat would be priced at £2400 (plus VAT).
For booking enquiries, please contact Jessica Carey on 020 7399 8009 or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
There is a new Luxury ready-to-wear label in London, Narciss has just launched its flagship boutique and showroom in the heart of London’s Notting Hill.
The brand name derives from the ancient Greek myth of Narcissus – a young, beautiful man who fell in love with his own reflection in the water. Not realising that this vision was a mere image, he was unable to leave the beauty of his reflection and died.
In tribute to this myth, the Narciss collection includes a wide range of elegant dresses that encourage women to embrace their femininity and enjoy their beauty.
The new Luxury ready-to-wear label in London uses only the finest natural fabrics and manufactured with precision tailoring, the Narciss collection symbolises sophistication and combines femininity with a modern edge.
Dresses are the primary focus of each collection, from fabulous evening gowns to beautiful dresses fit to take you from day to night.
Each garment is designed to be a unique investment piece, with a nod to the ‘trend du jour’ yet made to blend in effortlessly with your existing wardrobe.
Fot the very best Luxury ready-to-wear label in London see the new flagship boutique on 185 Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill.
Leading luxury brand Alfred Dunhill continue to push the boundaries in style and now in technology too.
They have collaborated with revolutionary, augmented reality platform Aurasma to create a new digital experience for your smartphone or tablet.
The stunning and inspirational Autumn Winter 2011 dunhill Voice campaign now comes alive and transforms into moving images and a transactional platform.
Clever stuff!
This augmented reality is a world’s first in the luxury and retail sector. Dunhill yet again ahead of the rest. Pioneering innovative media which brings images to life, every image of the Voice campaign can now be transformed into video.
You can expect lesser brands to follow dunhill’s lead.
How it works:
1. First download Aurasma Lite for free via your Smartphone app store
2. Once installed, open the program and hover it over any of the new dunhill Voice campaign images to bring them alive
3. You’ll also be able to seamlessly link to dunhill retail where you can ‘shop the collection’.
(NB: When downloading the app, if asked if you can see an ‘A’ symbol, then please say YES!)
Watch it now! Download Aurasma Lite and hold it over the dunhill Voice campaign image above to watch Sir Ranulph speak.
The super luxury Lanesborough hotel in London has teamed up with Harvey Nichols for a luxury swimwear fashion show and Champagne afternoon tea.
If you have your holiday booked to somewhere exotic but need to update your resort wear wardrobe, where better than The Lanesborough?
Situated on the borders of Knightsbridge and Belgravia, in the heart of London and with panoramic views of Hyde Park, The Lanesborough has long been considered one of the world’s most luxurious hotels.
Together with Leading fashion store, Harvey Nichols, you can celebrate the arrival of summer with a Champagne Afternoon Tea on Friday 1st July. Harvey Nichols will showcase its most established brands’ latest resort wear, with guests being able to draw inspirations from designers such as Heidi Klein, We Are Handsome and Missoni.
As guests sip champagne and indulge in The Lanesborough’s sumptuous afternoon tea at famed restaurant Apsleys (pictured above), models will show the latest in exclusive resort wear styles.
Heidi Gosman and Penny Klein the duo behind Heidi Klein will be on hand throughout the event to offer tips on how to achieve the perfect beach appeal.
The Lanesborough and Harvey Nichols Champagne Afternoon Tea will be held on Friday 1st July, from 4.00pm to 5.30pm and is priced at £49.00 per person plus 12.5% Service Charge.
