Festive accessorising, gong baths and home-made sushi, this is what we’re loving this week.
From a capsule collection of seasonal-ready bags to an epic Brazilian getaway, peppered with a sushi lesson from the masters and Oscar-winning flicks, our calendars are set this week and Instagram feed filled with an oh-so-exciting week of things to do. This is what we’re loving in this week’s Citizen Femme hotlist.
WATCH THIS BFI London Film Festival
Movie buffs and cinema lovers, this is your time to shine as all of the most exciting, most talked-about movies come to the UK for the BFI London Film Festival, and this year is more exciting than ever as Hollywood A-listers have flocked to town for their new flick. Its also the place to catch impressive European premieres (such as Brett Goldstein and Jenna Coleman’s All Of You) and under-the-radar A-List movies like Jonathan Groff’s A Nice Indian Boy and Barry Keoghan’s Bird. Some top picks to catch? The Room Next Door starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, following Ingrid and Martha, once good friends working together at a magazine who parted ways years ago. After both enjoying very different but successful careers, they meet once again in “an extreme but strangely sweet situation”; and Nightbitch starring Amy Adams, following a new mum who pauses her career to care for her baby, with her domesticity taking something of a surreal turn. With Screen Talks, Shorts and Events, there’s plenty to tuck into at any of the participating venues including BFI Southbank, BFI IMAX, Curzon Mayfair, Curzon Soho, Institute of Contemporary Arts, Prince Charles Cinema, Southbank Centre’s Royal Festival Hall and Vue West End.
DO THIS WITH FRIENDS Nobu Sushi Masterclass
Often crave sushi but can’t get a reservation? Fear not, this masterclass has eased your concerns. Learn how to make sushi from the masters this weekend in an intimate class (10 guests max) at Nobu Old Park Lane. Begin with a chilled glass of Champagne and watch the experts at work, before you roll out your own mat and craft one cut roll, one hand roll and three pieces of nigiri. Almost all of Nobu’s fish is sourced from inside Europe, ensuring it is as fresh as possible for your sashimi. The attention given to sourcing quality ingredients elevates the sushi to something unforgettable. While your plates may not be somewhat Nobu Matsuhisa worthy (read his full interview here), you can settle into a four course Omakase tasting menu as well as your own creations before heading home to continue honing your skills.
TAKE SOME TIME OUT HERE Sound Healing at The Mandrake
Sometimes a coffee break isn’t the answer. From sound baths to cacao ceremonies, the spiritual wellness concierge service at London’s Mandrake hotel offers mind-expanding experiences to ‘revive the soul’ that you didn’t know you needed. Don’t let the dimly lit sultry interiors fool you, their menu of of alternative therapies based on traditional and ancient wellness practices, instead of conventional massages, mani-pedis and facials means the hotel is equal parts hedonistic and spiritual. No gym equipment required, this is fitness for your mind. With sessions available throughout the day, choose from gong healing, sound mediation, breathwork or emotional healing using various musical instruments, including gongs, crystal bowls, conches and Tibetan bowls which put the mind into alpha and then theta brainwave rhythm, enabling the mind to expand consciousness and go into a dream like state. Are you open and ready for a transformative experience?
BOOK THIS O Ritmo do Rio, Cercle Moment
Looking for a trip a little less ordinary? You’ve come to the right place. Cercle, an artistic movement that hosts and curates musical experiences, events, festivals, and immersive journeys, will host O Ritmo do Rio, an exclusive venture through Costa Verde. Bringing together luxury travel and musical experiences, the trip will allow you to enjoy private DJ performances, exuberant excursions, lavish spa treatments, all whilst staying in the best hotels of course. Across five days, enjoy a twin-city trip with two days in Rio de Janeiro followed by two days in Angra dos Reis Islands. Dynamic artist Jessica Brankka, Brazilian powerhouse Classmatic, Tech-House pioneer Amine Edge, and rising star Pricila Diaz, will each perform exhilarating sets across the trip. Enjoy an indulgent welcome dinner with an opening a Sunset Yacht Party in Rio Bay, helicopter tours or a paragliding session above the iconic Brazilian city, spa treatments at the Ipanema Hotel. Get out of the winter this December and book an unforgettable musical and cultural experience.
BUY THIS Gabriela Hearst x NET-A-PORTER
Uruguayan women’s luxury ready-to-wear and accessories designer Gabriela Hearst has launched her Cruise 2025 capsule collection of handbags exclusively at NET-A-PORTER for two months only. Iconic styles such as the Demi and Diana have been imagined in jewel tone colours in time for the season ahead, as well as the brand’s recently debuted Leonara bag – a chic and timeless style that beautifully captures the essence of the brand. In honour of this partnership, 10% of proceeds from selected bags will be donated to Save the Children, a charity close to the heart of Hearst.
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