This week, as the world comes together to celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re reminded that for many (especially us at CF), every day is a celebration of female strength, creativity, and achievement.
From trailblazing chefs redefining the culinary world (book this event) to fashion icons like Coco Chanel who transformed style as we know it (buy this book), there’s no shortage of inspiration. Whether you’re gathering your girlfriends at the ultimate catch-up spot, slipping into the perfect power suit, or visiting a new exhibition that honours female influence, we’ve got you covered. Get ready to embrace the week with confidence, creativity, and a whole lot of trailblazing spirit.
CATCH UP WITH THE GIRLS HERE El Pirata
If it’s a long, leisurely Saturday lunch you want to enjoy with the girls, or a late-night dinner like they do in Spain, El Pirata Of Mayfair is one of London’s most authentic tapas experiences, tucked away on Down Street in Mayfair. For over three decades this institution has been serving classic Spanish tapas, from hand-carved jamón ibérico and crispy croquetas to fragrant gambas al pil-pil and a seafood paella to write home about, in an atmosphere that feels more Madrid than central London, plus a Spanish wine list that invites you to linger longer. The vibe effortlessly shifts in the evening to a spirited late-night dining scene, ideal to capture the taste of Espana. You might not take a siesta the next day, but at El Pirata you’ll definitely soak up all the fun of a true Madrid evening.
ADD THIS TO YOUR COFFEE TABLE Chanel in Vogue
Chanel in Vogue is a landmark new two-volume publication, eight years in the making, that for the first time charts the iconic fashion house of Chanel through its rich representation in Vogue magazine. It brings together celebrated illustrations and photography from the magazine’s international archives and traces the intertwined evolution of Chanel and Vogue from the brand’s earliest appearances in the 1910s, including the rise of Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel’s transformative designs such as the little black dress, through the visionary reinterpretations of Karl Lagerfeld and into the present day. Combining legendary editorials and rare visual material, this landmark coffee table book offers unparalleled insight into more than a century of fashion culture in a beautiful slipcased that deserves place in the middle of your coffee table.
BOOK THIS International Women's Day lunch
On Sunday 8 March 2026 celebrate International Women’s Day with a standout culinary event at Cavita in Marylebone, where five trailblazing female chefs, Adriana Cavita, Maria Bradford, Ayesha Kalaji, Keshia Sakarah and Sabrina Gidda, unite for a one-off collaborative five-course lunch blending global flavours inspired by their personal roots and culinary journeys. Every course is a takeover by each of the chefs from Sabrina Gidda’s spiced chickpea and potato chaat with tamarind, pomegranate and sev, to Adriana Cavita’s Albóndigas de venado (venison meatballs) with morita and guajillo chilli sauce, cumin and tomato. Complete with a welcome drink and an intimate live Q&A with host Justine Murphy, its a real culinary celebration of leading female voices across the London food scene.
WEAR THIS ME + EM
This March, that unmistakable hint of seasonal optimism isn’t just in the air, it’s in your wardrobe, too, thanks to a suite of sleek new tailoring pieces from ME + EM, whose freshly launched Suit Lab concept puts a modern lens on power dressing with a focus on proportion, shape, fabric and colour. Redefining suiting as a smarter shortcut to confidence this season, think sharp silhouettes you can wear from boardroom to aperitivo with confidence, alongside impeccably cut trousers like ME+EM Women’s Straight Pinstripe Pleat Front Pant or ME+EM Women’s Tailored Straight Crop Trouser, and don’t miss standout statement outer pieces like ME+EM Women’s Italian Wool Tailored Coat, all designed with the brand’s signature blend of functional elegance and timeless appeal that carries effortlessly across seasons.
VISIT THIS Affordable Art Fair
The Affordable Art Fair Battersea Spring makes its 2026 debut in Battersea Park from 4–8 March, kicking off a season of creativity in London with 115 galleries from 16 countries, including 11 first-time exhibitors. Visitors can explore curated displays like Spotlight on New Artists and Finds Under £500, discover a vibrant installation by Relton Marine, and enjoy the largest International Women’s Day exhibition to date. The fair also features Art After Dark Lates with drinks, music, and workshops, plus family-friendly mornings on the weekend, making it an unmissable celebration of art, creativity, and culture for everyone.
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