We are ushering in the Year of the Horse, a symbol of energy and forward momentum. And whether you celebrate or not, this week’s edit has everything you need to elevate your February and year ahead.
For those carving out connections and creativity, the members club to join offers an inspiring blend of social energy and curated experiences that feel more like community than just a membership card. Celebrate culture with a joyful Chinese New Year event, the season’s must-have accessory to add to your basket that effortlessly bridges mountain outings and relaxed city café hangs. And on your culinary must-visit list? There’s one restaurant this week that is the perfect spot to gather with friends and mark the season in style. Here’s what we’re loving in this week’s Citizen Femme hotlist.
EAT HERE Serra, Rosewood
Perched within one of London’s most luxury openings, Serra at The Chancery Rosewood is a sun-lit, soulful tribute to Southern Mediterranean dining that feels as warm and inviting as the Grosvenor Square it overlooks. While Carbone’s highly anticipated London debut dominated headlines and quickly became the buzzy, must-secure table in Mayfair, Serra shouldn’t be overlooked by any means. Settle into plush seating bathed in natural light, and you’ll find the atmosphere strikes a rare balance between understated elegance and vibrant conviviality, an ideal canvas for both post workout breakfasts with friends (try the Green Shakshuka or Açaí Berry Bowl to write home about), leisurely lunches and special dinners. The menu reads like a seasonal love letter to the Med, where mezze, grilled seafood, rustic pastas and sharing plates showcase impeccable ingredients and thoughtful provenance, and each dish, from tuna crudo to pillowy ricotta gnudi, carries a distinct sense of place and authenticity. The service is attentive yet unpretentious, elevating the experience through genuine warmth and impeccable wine pairings that draw on Mediterranean terroirs. Serra is not just any restaurant in a luxury hotel; it’s a destination in its own right, combining family-style generosity with exactly the kind of expectation you may have at such an establishment in one of London’s most prestigious addresses.
VISIT THIS Lucian Freud: Drawing Into Painting, National Portrait Gallery
At the National Portrait Gallery, Lucian Freud: Drawing Into Painting brings together 170 drawings, etchings, and paintings, some shown for the first time, marking the UK’s most comprehensive museum exhibition dedicated to Freud’s drawings and offering rare insight into the working methods of one of the twentieth century’s greatest realist artists. Extending the exhibition’s influence beyond the walls of the gallery, Bella Freud has created an exclusive capsule collection for the NPG Shop titled Everything is a Portrait, inspired by a phrase Lucian Freud often used to describe his approach to art. For Freud, any subject could be examined with the same intensity – a philosophy Bella translates into fashion through a precise graphic text rendered in a striking shade of blue, applied across a tightly edited, covetable range. ‘Making these things for the NPG show is a different way of working with my father again. Imagining what he would find interesting and amusing. I would sometimes show him ideas for collections I was making, now I am making something for him’ says Bella Freud. Available exclusively in store and online from 12 February, the collection offers a perfect intersection of art, fashion, and cultural heritage.
JOIN THIS The Willow Room, Aethos Shoreditch London
At the centre of the reimagined 164-room hotel Aethos Shoreditch comes the launch of experience-led members’ club, The Willow Room which merges a members-only restaurant, bar, library, terrace and versatile co-working spaces that transition from serene daytime work zones into lively evening social hubs with music and community gatherings. Designed by Barcelona-based Astet Studio, the interiors draw on Shoreditch’s industrial and artisanal heritage, with terracotta, brushed metals and layered wood to create a warm, textured backdrop perfect for connection and creativity. Beyond its social spaces, Aethos champions curated city-wide experiences, from oyster tastings and art tours to Omakase dinners, built around four programming pillars that reflect London’s energy, while a dedicated wellness floor and new Japanese dining concept Mitsu set to open in spring 2026 round out Aethos London Shoreditch as an anchor for community-driven luxury in the city.
ENJOY THIS Celebrate Lunar New Year, Old Spitalfields Market
Old Spitalfields Market is marking Chinese New Year with a vibrant, family-friendly celebration this weekend, perfect for a feel-good half-term day out in East London. The market comes alive with a programme that blends culture, food and creativity, including a traditional Lion Dance performance that brings good fortune and festive energy to the historic market space. Throughout both days visitors can get hands-on with dumpling-making sessions and enjoy free children’s art workshops such as lantern making and calligraphy, alongside browsing an Asian makers market featuring independent stalls. With activities for all ages, plus plenty of street food, independent shops and restaurants to explore, it’s an easy and joyful way to celebrate the Year of the Horse with family and friends.
BUY THIS H&M Wool Blend Cape Jacket
Whether you’re curled up at a café in the city, exploring snowy streets or enjoying après-ski in the mountains, this season’s standout layering piece is the H&M wool-blend cape jacket. Crafted from a soft wool blend with a relaxed, flowing silhouette and classic button-through front, it’s warm enough to bridge chilly transitional weather yet drapes beautifully over everything from tailored trousers to cosy knits. Its neutral tones and minimalist design give it remarkable versatility. Throw it over weekend denim for a laid-back brunch, let it elevate evening looks with leather boots, or slip it on as a chic extra layer during a hillside stroll. Outerwear that’s as adaptable as your itinerary, without compromising on polish or warmth.
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