This week, we’re checking out smart linen, moreish train journeys, and bathing rituals in the heart of the city.
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SHOP HERE Reiss
With the summer equinox firmly behind us, we can officially fall back in love with the delights of hazy, late-night sunsets and vibrant city streets. It will come as no shock that summer encourages a sense of renewal – why not welcome that with a few new wardrobe selections. The Reiss Holiday Shop has us dreaming of Cote-d’Azur – even if we are sitting in London offices. Whether you want a dress that illuminates your wild side, like this Cut-Out Midi-Dress, or some free-flowing resort trousers you’ll wear on repeat (a must-pack for your warm weather vacations); perhaps you fancy a stand-out swimsuit to lie in under the blue- and white-stripped umbrellas at La Fontelina; for your summer dressing requirements, Reiss has you covered. Tag us in your Reiss outfits at @citizenfemme, we can’t wait to see where you go next.
BOOK THIS The Dinner Hosted By..., British Pullmann
Polished woods, plush velvets, and pristine white tablecloths, plus a black-tie dress code are always as ‘yes’ in our book. For a sense of escapism – even if all you have is a few hours to spare – and old-world glamour at its very best, there’s nothing quite like an adventure on a Belmond British Pullman train. With all the makings of a sublime British day trip, ticket-holders can choose to embark on a variety of special journeys – we’re particularly taken with their rolling series of celebrated chef dinners. Upcoming chefs including Simon Rogan, Paul Ainsworth, and Tom Aiken will be donning their chef whites for one night only and cooking up a storm for passengers on board. Depart from Victoria Station, enjoying a champagne reception on arrival, and enjoy a scenic round-trip elevated with enticing menus and beguiling interiors (Wes Anderson’s ‘Cygnus’ carriage is particularly special). For those who like their dining experiences to come with a side of drama, the train also offers the ever popular, immersive Murder Mystery Lunch experience.
STAY HERE Il Sereno, Lake Como
There’s no place like Como, and whilst it may be that ‘once in a while’ kind of place, Il Sereno will make you want to make your Como stint an annual affair. Combining mid-century tradition with Italian flare, the luxe Il Sereno includes such amenities as: Europe’s first shoppable penthouse (note Patricia Urquiola’s 1950’s design influence), luxury Larsumiani picnic hampers, and traditional 1930s Inglesina row boats. And of course, the spa and gastronomic elements of Il Sereno are just as good, they’re ‘primo’ in fact. This summer, escape to a place that conjures summer enchantment and fuels your travel daydreams.
VISIT THIS The Ultimate Blossom Experience, AIRE Baths
Working in central London (or New York, or Chicago… to name just a few of AIRE’s international outposts)? Carve out some time in your diary and book into AIRE for a relaxing and invigorating bathing experience. Flit between the tepidarium, frigidarium, balneum, flotarium, vaporium, and make like your inner Roman god (or civilian back in the day) for a languid couple of hours. Lose all sense of time as you unfurl sub terra amidst candles and other (formerly) stressed out city dwellers. Further add to the bathing experience with a massage or holistic treatment – we’d recommend the Ultimate Blossom Experience, a sensorial experience encompassing a floral exfoliation with Himalayan pink salt and kukui oil, followed by jasmine and lotus misting, and a floral mask with Hindu sacred flower clay. A cranial massage rounds off proceedings, after which you’re invited to enjoy a fresh juice or glass of cava as well as further time in the baths themselves. Bliss.
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