This September we are suited, booted and ready to embrace autumn/winter head on. With our power suits and super stylish luggage in hand, there’s no stopping us.
Focus your physical and mental energy with a weekend wellness retreat, head to an energy powered installation with this series of cultural workshops, or let astrology guide you through the city. September, we’re ready for you. This is what we’re loving in this week’s Citizen Femme hotlist.
TAILOR YOUR SUIT HERE Norton & Sons
Traditionally the place for men’s tailoring, Saville Row’s is now extending the offering to women. The power suit for women is growing rapidly in importance and style, at least the power jacket is much more a staple part of a woman’s wardrobe, with the casualisation of women’s tailoring, pairing it with T-shirts, tops and lightweight knits, making it an effortless look that now fits into everyday dressing (see Anine Bing jackets and the rise of smart shirts from brands like With Nothing Underneath). While the options for women’s bespoke and made-to-measure garments remain limited, the scales are tipping, recognising the importance of women’s representation in London’s affluent workforce. The Deck opened, becoming the first female-only tailor to open a storefront on Saville Row. In 2022, Banshee of Savile Row became the first bespoke women’s tailor on Savile Row to show at London Fashion Week. Now 203 year old bespoke tailor Norton & Sons has entered the fray, launching made-to-measure tailoring for women for the first time. The initial collection is comprised of three jackets: single-breasted, double-breasted and a safari jacket, in addition to five styles of trousers: The Explorer Trouser, flared, wide leg, straight leg, cigarette and a pair of shorts. These should be considered as the initial starting point from which customers can select from a range of over 8,000 cloths. The brand’s fully bespoke suiting begins at £6,000, while made-to-measure options start at £2,500. Tailored pieces that make you feel like a million dollars.
GO HERE Energy by Longchamp
Ready to discover your energy? Longchamp launches “Energy by Longchamp”, a global series spanning seven destinations across Europe and Asia. Immerse yourself in seven pop-up installations spanning Europe and Asia, from London to Seoul.
The London pop-up experience is at 180 Studios space and takes place this weekend with three days of public workshops that will focus on physical, cultural, and energy programming, hosted by notable female leaders in their respective fields. The hero piece is the next generation of the Le Roseau bag, which will be showcased throughout the experience in Longchamp’s signature Pantone 267C green. After the three days in London, the campaign will then head to Paris for 13-15 September, followed by Taipai, Shanghai, Kyoto, Hong Kong and Seoul throughout the rest of September and into October.
STAY HERE Zodiac-Inspired Stays at The Standard, London
The Standard, London, has unveiled a new astrology-inspired room package series, celebrating each star sign of the zodiac throughout the astrological year. Designed according to the astrological calendar, the “Zodiac Retreat Package” matches amenities each month’s to match the traits and personalities of each star sign. Clairvoyant and tarot reader Harriet will provide guests will a personalised astrological reading via QR code, along with a bespoke digital Guide to London for their zodiac sign, highlighting the city’s most fitting spots with zodiac-specific recommendations. Virgo, available until September 22nd plays on Virgos’ precise and hardworking traits, with room amenities including a meticulous manicure set from Bio Sculpture, a Scrub Daddy sponge for ultimate cleanliness, and a Nootropics adaptogenic coffee set to keep Virgos calm and organised. Libra, available from September 23rd – October 22nd embraces Libras’ love for balance and beauty, with the package featuring a “superficial survivor kit” with an Isamaya beauty face sculpting tool and Lumity facial oil.
BOOK AHEAD FOR THIS Rural Recharge Retreat x Lululemon
A mini wellness escape? Northumberland’s most stylish boutique hotel, The Tempus, joins forces with Lululemon for their first female-focused Rural Recharge Retreat. Taking place from Friday 20th – Sunday 22nd September, relax, unwind and recharge with a number of outdoor activities including spinning and pilates, as well as fresh, nutritious food created by The Tempus. Hosted by Hesus Kidd of Real Collective, you can paddle board, enjoy guided meditations, HIIT classes, yoga and pilates classes of course – powered by the lululemon team, alongside smoothies and fresh juices that will be available throughout the weekend, and healthy alternatives for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
TRAVEL WITH THIS Antler 1914 Collection
There’s something sexy and sophisticated about Antler’s new 1914 collection. A capsule of leather luggage and accessories for the next 110 years of travel, this exclusive collection of leather travel goods offers a modern interpretation of the brand’s legacy in fine leather craftsmanship. At the heart of the capsule is the Icon Stripe with Leather Pocket, a limited-edition version of the brand’s signature cabin suitcase featuring a tan leather front panel. With only 110 pieces produced, each suitcase represents a year of Antler’s dedication to quality and innovation, embodying the spirit of travel ‘for those who travel often.’ Extending beyond traditional luggage, the capsule introduces versatile lifestyle accessories including a passport cover, laptop case, cross-body pouch, document case, and luggage tags, all beautifully crafted in matching tan leather. It’s one our Citizen Femme are using for our stylish weekend getaways.
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