Although we are coming to the end of Art Month, art is still very much imbued in our weekly to-do list.
Vintage jewellery and captivating art finds at this unmissable fair, artwork from our walls adorned on our plates, and festive vintage accessorising inspired by American literature. Plus, this shearling jacket is our absolute go-to this autumn/winter, a real wardrobe essential that is a worthwhile investment (whilst giving back). Yes, feel-good shopping. This is what we’re loving in this week’s Citizen Femme hotlist.
This heritage British brand celebrated 100 years this year, and with that has come a renewed focus on Belstaff’s legacy while looking to the future. Its autumn/winter collection continues to see the brand’s Moto history referenced through key design features and modern takes on classic archive pieces. As a wardrobe essential for the contemporary woman, we’re looking to the Zinc jacket this season, a new shearling style in the collection. Crafted from a luxurious South African polished shearling with deep wool pile, the silhouette is oversized for a relaxed fit, and is suited to both city life and country adventures. On 24th October 2024, you can shop this jacket along with the rest of the womenswear autumn/winter collection at 30% off in the Phoenix Day sale. A portion of every sale will be donated to Belstaff’s partner charity Age UK, supporting the elderly as part of its Old is Good campaign, which highlights Belstaff’s beliefs in creating products with longevity whilst giving back to the older community and helping those that need it most.
From Monet to Minerals, the LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair returns this week with almost 100 exhibitors across art and antiques. Running from October 23rd to 27th, 2024, the fair offers a rich experience for both seasoned connoisseurs and the new generation of collectors. This year will see the debut of LAPADA Fringe – a new cultural programme spotlighting Mayfair’s history and creativity with a series of exclusive events and collaborations. Among the highlights is a tour and recital at Handel Hendrix House on 24 October, promising an exclusive glimpse inside the building that two very different music legends – G.F. Handel and Jimi Hendrix – have called home. At the main fair, don’t miss LAPADA’s partnership with luxury hand-painted wallpaper maker Fromental, who have wrapped the entire LAPADA venue in one of its signature prints. And a highlight is presented by Gallery V from Schwyz – a remarkable Monet piece, Maison à travers les roses, from the artist’s final series. The work depicts the artist’s garden in Giverny and is a key piece from the collection Monet was working on when he passed in 1926. Vintage fashion lovers can enjoy Chelsea Vintage Couture where you’ll find authentic luxury vintage French fashion: handbags, jewellery, accessories & Haute-Couture clothing by Chanel, Hermès, Christian Dior, YSL & more, or Olga Lagbesi, a family run business based in the historic Gray’s Antiques Market presenting one-off Georgian, Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco period pieces.
Art is on our mind and now on our palettes. Iconic Mount St. Restaurant uses art as a medium to enrich the dining experience with the masterpieces overlooking you as you dine. Their new three-course menu imbues art into every dish, reflecting the arrival of several new works on display throughout the building, some of which you can observe as you eat. The menu opens with a delicate starter of Roast pumpkin soup, London burrata, cep mushroom brioche, a nod to “Turbankurbis” by Hans Emmenegger. To follow are two decadent sharing main options: the restaurant’s signature dish Lobster Pie for two, greens salutes Andy Warhol’s “Lobster” (1982) or Aged fillet of beef, bone marrow & mushroom on toast, inspired by Artist unknown, “Still life with meat”. Dessert options include a seasonal sorbet plate for two – a riot of colour that reflects Frank Bowling’s “Shallowtrench” (2014), a striking abstract piece that is a new arrival to the restaurant, or Homemade chocolates inspired by Dame Phyllida Barlow’s iconic “Audley ceiling” (2022), which features downstairs in The Audley Public House.
Reformation debuts its first jewellery collection in partnership with legendary fashion designer Clare Waight Keller. The woman behind some of our favourite luxury fashion moments brings a capsule collection drawing inspiration from Hemingway’s “A Moveable Feast” and the city’s deep influence on American artists and writers throughout the 1920s with a vintage-inspired jewellery collection. Featuring an assortment of earrings, bracelets, and necklaces all made with certified recycled 24-karat gold vermeil, 925 sterling silver, and semi-precious stones like pearls and jade, the collection is intended to feel both heirloom-worthy and wearable today. With inspiration from the twinkle and magic of Paris with flecks of Diamond, with black Jade representing the midnight sky, its come just in time for the festive season and available to pre-order now.
From the Cubitt House team comes Blood Orange Bar, a subterranean candle-lit bar set below Belgravia’s The Orange which has just opened its doors. Enter through St Barnabas Street where drinkers descend the stairs into the bar, with hedonism at its heart. Cocktails feature creative ensembles that let you sink into a winter’s night with great ease. Try the Mezcal Reina Espadín Tobasiche Ensamble, agave syrup, orange marmalade, pink grapefruit soda, fresh lime juice and rosemary; or the Boto Dry Martini made with Ki No Bi Kyoto dry gin, Noilly Prat original dry vermouth, lime and nori seaweed. Chef Ben Tish has also created a succinct bar menu including seasonal oysters, charcuterie and cheeses, house pickles and wood fired pizzas, ideal for snacking along with a roster of vinyl nights and live music, making it a great place for catching up with friends or a secret rendezvous.
Lead image credit: Belstaff
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