There is nothing short of inspiration in this week’s hotlist. From the most interesting, curated South Asian fashion to hot air balloon dining, and a taste of Mediterranean flair, the month of summer dreaming is living up to high expectations.
Head to this Mayfair townhouse, dance until sunset (and beyond) at this Sardinian getaway and deck out your home with these spectacular interiors. The longer days are leaving nothing but more time to get out and about and enjoy the summer months. This is what we’re loving in this week’s Citizen Femme hotlist.
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The Design Collective, a platform that redefines what contemporary South Asian fashion can be, presents a four-day trunk show, “The Future of South Asian Fashion: New Heritage, New Rules”, in collaboration with fashion rental platform By Rotation. Founders Shahili Gomes and Binu Wickramasinghe launched The Design Collective to spotlight emerging talent from Sri Lanka and the wider subcontinent. Initially established in Colombo, Sri Lanka, it housed over 100 independent South Asian clothing and beauty brands. The e-commerce platform now reaches a global audience. This immersive experience – hosted at By Rotation’s Townhouse in Mayfair – brings together leading South Asian designers, stylists, fashion journalists, and entrepreneurs with curated edits, and a series of discussions, jewellery and fashion styling sessions. Plus, the trunk show features a curated edit reflecting a new generation of independent South Asian design from House of Lonali to ColomBoho, presenting everything from sustainable textiles to artisanal craftsmanship and contemporary silhouettes.
VISIT THIS Mount Street Neighbourhood Summer Festival
Summer hits London’s Mayfair at the Mount Street Neighbourhood Summer Festival this week. The festival brings together fashion, food, art, and community, all served al fresco. The three-day event from June 12 – 14th includes a Mount Street Neighbourhood x Ladurée soft serve ice cream topped with personalised macarons, a three-day outdoor summertime bar by Bremont, and exclusive Matcha flavours and signature wellness drinks from Tease. Farm Shop will be launching two exclusive ice cream flavours made at their own farm in Somerset, and there is more ice cream on offer via a special cart by The Connaught, stationed in front of the hotel. Alfie Nickerson, producer of biodynamically grown flowers, will run a flower stall stocked with seasonal, sustainably grown blooms. And to celebrate all things British summer, Mount Street Neighbourhood will host a selection of exclusive afternoon tea services across a selection of the establishments including a formal style at Jean-Georges; The Connaught Patisserie offers a takeaway, Italian style at Marchesi, as well renditions at Farm Shop, Ladurée and Hideaway. And stick around during July when you can watch Wimbledon at The Audley Public House (served with strawberries and cream treats, plus Pimm’s and Wimbledon Martinis of course), and plenty of galleries showcasing various exhibitions from fashion documentaries to art shows. with local art galleries and creatives from across the capital.
DINE UNTIL SUNSET HERE Nammos Baja Sardinia at Phi Beach
Nammos has an unmistakable spirit if your holidays take you to any of its locations. This summer, it transports its sense of absolute summer joie de vivre to Baja Sardinia with new seasonal restaurant at Phi Beach, one of the island’s most iconic coastal destinations. Opening this week on 13th June, the open-air restaurant channels the easy elegance and energy that Nammos is known for as effortless days turn into golden nights, with curated sounds, flowing rosé, and fresh, Mediterranean cuisine. Set against the crystalline backdrop of the Costa Smeralda, you can enjoy favourites like salmon teriyaki, spicy crab tartar, aubergine mille-feuille, risotto saganaki (a classic Greek-inspired dish), and daily fish market specials, accompanied by uninterrupted sea views. The music programme presented by Phi Beach means guests can dance barefoot to headline sets from Black Coffee alongside a season of performances by Peggy Gou and Jamie Jones, and Bob Sinclar, to name a few. Arrive by land or by sea, and take time to linger, to dance, to indulge Sardinia style.
GET INSPIRED HERE WOW!house
Interior design lovers rejoice. WOW!house, aka the ultimate interior designer showcase is open at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour in London, with plenty of inspiration to be found. This one of a kind showhouse features 22 rooms and outdoor spaces, each designed by rising stars and established studios. Among this year’s line-up are renowned designers such as Kelly Hoppen CBE, Pirajean Lees and 1508 London, many of whom bring a wealth of experience envisioning hotel interiors to WOW!house. Also new for this year are several room types including an entrance garden, powder room, snug and media room. A highlight this year is the stunning dining room by Australian born, London based and ‘Top 100’ Designer Peter Mikic, in collaboration with Benjamin Moore that promises to be an explosion of colour and 70s glamour.
TAKE A DAY TRIP HERE Beaverbrook x Summerill & Bishop Hot Air Balloons
Beaverbrook’s beloved Reach For The Sky hot air balloon dining experience is back this year but this time, it’s not just staying grounded in Surrey. The whimsical alfresco event, complete with six glorious ruby-and-rose-striped hot air balloons in the estate’s picturesque grounds, is designed in collaboration with the stylish Summerill & Bishop, each balloon complete with authentic wicker baskets and dreamy tablescapes that seats up to four. The balloons frame The Italian Garden at The House offering alfresco Japanese dining. The journey begins with an amuse bouche of crispy seaweed spiced with shichimi togarashi and Japanese mineral salt, before an array of sushi and sashimi arrives, including 10-day dry-aged O-toro Bluefin Tuna, cold water Hokkaido scallop and wild Alaskan prawn. For a magnificent finale to the menu, Beaverbrook offers an aptly named pudding called The Clouds featuring wild strawberry ice cream, notes of pistachio and cotton candy. Plus, for the first time since the experience launched five years ago, the iconic balloon dining pods are leaving the Surrey hills and heading to Royal Ascot from Tuesday 17th – Saturday 21st June.
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