In December, Christie’s Lates will be celebrating the art of craftsmanship with art from the Classic Week sales, talks by artisans, panel discussions, interactive workshops and more. Visit on Friday 2nd December from 6pm to 9pm. Entry is free and open to all.
If you’re Christmas shopping on Bond Street and in need of a refuel, head to Maddox Tavern, a charming neighbourhood restaurant and bar serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The Alpine Chalet, in partnership with Moët & Chandon, is now open at Number One Park Lane. This beautiful festive pop-up is a wintery transformation of the terrace restaurant at InterContinental London Park Lane, complete with a Swiss-inspired winter chalet.
Farm House is a six-bedroom, Gothic-style home on Farm Street; having played host to aristocracy, politicians and socialites for the past century. The striking property, located at 22 Farm Street, dates back to the 1900s, originally constructed by Mrs M Strakosch, with a half-timbered façade setting it apart from its neighbours.
Mark’s Club will be hosting a series of special events this month in celebration of the club’s 50th birthday. The 50th anniversary Mark’s Club house party will take place on 24th November.
This year, we’ve collated our favourite Christmas stocking fillers for you to enjoy. From beautiful Cashmere socks and Chapel Down, to indulgent Eggnog Truffles and a festive Floris candle, we have all the ingredients for a perfect Christmas.
In celebration of Jimi Hendrix’s 80th birthday (27th November), Mayfair’s Handel & Hendrix are hosting an evening of electrifying live music on Wednesday 30th November, from 7-10pm. This exciting musical event will take place at St Pancras Old Church on Pancras Road, London NW1 1UL.
Christie’s is currently showcasing Macabre, an unsettling selling exhibition co-curated by the British artist Benjamin Spiers. The exhibition, presented at Christie’s headquarters in London until 9th December 2022, explores the artistic treatment of the macabre through the ages, showcasing 60 works spanning 500 years.
Alex Polizzi says, “We loved The Star for lots of reasons. We love the village of Alfriston itself which is very unspoilt and has some wonderful buildings and wonderful businesses, but also the walking round here is quite extraordinary. Alfriston is nestled in the heart of the South Downs and there is so much to see and do, that you could spend a week here and never get to the end of it.”
On Monday this week, local residents, workers and visitors entered the new Elizabeth Line Bond Street station Eastern ticket hall in the newly transformed Hanover Square. 18 Hanover Square, a new 9-storey building, stands on its west side, and beneath it a new Elizabeth Line station.
A surge of witnesses are reporting extra-terrestrial activity outside the iconic private member’s club, Annabel’s at 46 Berkeley Square!
Debbie Flevotomou Architects have developed a masterplan for our local area, Berkeley Square, Mayfair; a good example of a locality with many and diverse constraints. As a conservation area with numerous listed buildings and limited space for new developments, it offers a great case study for challenging the status quo to deliver the city of tomorrow.
As a result of the pound falling, the luxury watches being sold by secondary market and Authorised Dealers in the UK were suddenly being discounted for global clients whose home currencies have seen their value rise against the pound during its decline.
The Arts Club X ES Frieze Party took place on Wednesday 12th October, from 9pm until the early hours this week. Guests included familiar faces such as TV personality Sophie Hermann, fashion designer Ozwald Boateng, television presenter June Sarpong OBE, influencer Nina Suess, socialite Jasper Greig and model and musician Tara Ferry.
Artist Nikita Gale today premiers “62/22” in the BMW Lounge at Frieze London 2022. Created in collaboration with BMW i7 designers and curated by Attilia Fattori Franchini, Gale presents a sculptural installation comprising of five customised electric guitars, realised by a UK-based luthier, Ian Malone.
If you’re booking a lunch this month, definitely consider Lunch Prix Fixe at The MAINE Mayfair; the epitome of New England extravagance. Two Courses for £44 or Three Courses for £48, including complimentary coffee, tea and water.
Following collaborations with Damien Hirst and Joseph Klibansky in previous years, Annabel’s has commissioned a new large-scale work by British contemporary artist Es Devlin which is on display until October 14th.
At 28 South Street in Mayfair lies an 8,513 sq ft Grade II listed mansion, formerly the London residence of Dame Barbara Cartland, the childhood home of Countess Raine Spencer, and the birthplace of Prime Minister Sir Alec Douglas Home. The property has been relaunched to the market by sole selling agent Wetherell, capitalising on the upturn in dollar based buyers seeking homes in the capital.
There are so many reasons to love The Stafford London, from the hotel’s incredible history, to its much celebrated restaurant, The Game Bird. I have been in and out of the property for years, often bringing clients and friends into The American Bar for meetings, so I was delighted to accept the opportunity to review the hotel.
On Thursday 22nd September, Annabel’s hosted VIPs at their annual fundraising event Annabel’s for the Amazon 2022, where each year the Club raises funds to aid reforestation efforts in the Brazilian rainforest.
