Burberry UK has a bunch of pieces from their Prorsum line on sale now.
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Last time I was in London I stopped in to visit the Tanner Krolle boutique. Bags and accessories in their trademark colors were elegantly positioned in windows and around the shop. The bags are extremely well made with minimalist detailing. A bag like the Large Holdall would probably last you a lifetime. For me, the hardest part would be deciding on a color.
Brown
Blonde
Red
Black
Cognac
The Top Frame Holdall is handcrafted in traditional English Bridle leather that will develop a beautiful vintage patina due to the natural vegetable tanning processes used. For increased security this bag has an inner zipper pocket, a padlock and luggage tag included. Available in small, medium and large. £995
Dimension: 29.5×60.5×28 cm
Material: English Bridle leather
Lining: Brushed cotton signature lining
A series of photographs by Kevin Cummins is now available at Paul Smith. Cummins is well known as one of the prime photographers shooting images in the midst of the punk scene in the 1970s. Each image is available in an edition of 30.
Bernard Sumner - Gelatin-silver print - Size 40.6 x 30cm - Ed. of 30
Bernard Sumner – Joy Division/New Order photographed at 6am, New York City, July 1983. £881
Sex Pistols - Gelatin-silver print - Size 40.6 x 30cm - Ed. of 30
Sex Pistols photographed in Ivanhoe’s, Huddersfield, Christmas Day, 1977. This was the Pistols final gig in Britain before they split up. £881
We visited the gallery of goldsmith Malcolm Betts in 2001. At that time he had just opened his new space on Campden Street. The pristine interior detailing is a nice contrast to the hammered look of his work. Newly updated website with sumptuous up-close images of his jewellry designs.
1 Campden Street
London W8 7EP
T. 44+(0)20 7229 9565
F. 44+(0)20 7229 9909
E. malcolm@malcolmbetts.com
For some reason I was thinking about a decadent dim sum lunch I enjoyed at Yauatcha ca 2004. Although this was soon after the restaurant opened, the offerings were presented with extreme care. In other words, it felt like the restaurant was in business decades rather than weeks.
Yauatcha chopstick sleeve
There are so many different dim sum plates offered you may have difficulty choosing; call your server to assist. Speaking of choice, there is a plethora of teas available by the pot. I enjoyed a limited Darjeeling after a glorious lunch! Be sure to visit the patisserie on your way out. Lunch for 2 of us was well over $200 … but worth it. Without a doubt, this was one of the best meals I recall having in London.
Yauatcha
15-17 Broadwick Street
Soho, London W1F 0DL
Tel: 020 7494 8888
This is my favorite Sam Taylor-Wood image. The photograph titled, Looking Out, features Thandie Newton as a solitary figure sitting in the picture gallery at Althorp House, ancestral home to the Spencers and final resting place of Diana, Princess of Wales. Taylor-Wood says she wanted someone who was achingly beautiful within an achingly beautiful environment.
Sam Taylor-Wood
Looking Out (2002)
Hand printed c-type colour photograph
Edition of 200
50 x 60 cm (20 x 24 in)
Signed, dated and numbered on the front
Taylor-Wood is represented by White Cube, London.
I used to live around the corner from the interior design store Mint located at 70 Wigmore St. It was always exciting to stop in and find inspiration from Lina Kanafani’s amazing interiors store. Mint consistently shows the unexpected like hand made ceramics, flocked wallpaper (I saw an amazing white flocked roccoco style frame last time I was there), furniture, lighting and textiles with many designs exclusive to Mint.
19th century chair re-designed by Maarten Baas. Five designs specially commissioned by Kanafani. Each chair is burned then covered in clear epoxy.
Tazza cup and saucer. Mouth blown boron silicated murano glass.
Bergere Sofa. Antique hand-dyed linen with wrapped legs.
A fully comprehensive interior design consultation service is offered from Mint. Contact the store for more details.
Hardy Blechman launches Maharishi SS 2008 online. The new designs follow through on Maharishi’s respected reputation for not conforming to mainstream fashion trends. From the look of it there is less FOREST DPM: BONSAI used, an emphasis on sewn details and extensive embroidery.
Currently my favorite Maharishi accessory. Black Maharishi House Pattern Bonsai Forest DPM umbrella. I get to use it 10 months out of the year here in Seattle.
If you ever get the chance, visit the Maharishi retail store at 19 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London. Their website has a cross-section of their line — there are many additional styles available in the shop!