The Mayfair Antiques & Fine Art Fair will return to Mayfair from 12th - 15th January 2023 at The London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square. The event will feature thirty five distinguished specialist exhibitors, primarily from The British Antique Dealers' Association and LAPADA The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers.
Danny Shahid, whose luxury DWL boutique is in Mayfair’s exclusive Burlington Arcade, explains which men’s watches across a range of budgets would make both sound investments and fine Christmas gifts.
Whilst the latest and greatest trending toys are bound to result in joyful leaps around the living room, there is something to be said for educational, long-lasting toys that are durable and likely to be loved long term by all the family. We have been busy sourcing the very best toys for you to add to your Christmas list, and the following options have been tried and tested!
Involve the entire family with The Mayfair Musings’ family gift guide this Christmas!
This month, between her Paris trip and preparing for multiple London shows, I caught up with the effervescent Lydia Smith, the down-to-earth sculptor combining digital art with calming, beautiful sculptures.
This winter, Scott’s Mayfair presents ‘A Christmas Twist at Scott’s Mayfair’ in partnership with Perrier-Jouët Champagne and Plymouth Gin. From now until Monday 2nd January, diners will be wowed by a charming external installation, Perrier-Jouët Champagne pairings, Plymouth Gin cocktails and limited-edition seasonal desserts.
Operating from Savile Row, Kabiru Abu offers private tailoring in New York, Los-Angeles, Paris, Dubai, Lagos, Abuja and many more cities. Abu’s bespoke designs are sported by Premier League footballers, World Champion Boxers, global business leaders and entertainment industry moguls and models alike.
Annabel’s are lighting up Berkeley Square with another spectacular façade! A Carousel of dreams, designed by Tatiana Kharchylava, Creative Director at The Birley Clubs, is now emblazoning the front of the club, bringing endless Christmas magic to Mayfair.
Mister Nice emailed me this morning to tell me that Mayfair is about to gain a new French restaurant! Mister Nice will provide an all-day service with simple, fresh and compelling dishes made using seasonal ingredients.
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.
