THINGS

Clothes form a life-affirming vocabulary for each of us. But they also have individual significance and impact. Alexandra Shulman – at the helm of British Vogue for an impressive quarter of a century – enticingly captures this in her new book Clothes…and other things that matter. This month she chats to Melissa Blease, ahead of Alexandra’s forthcoming events at Topping & Co Books. She even explains why when on location in an exotic international hotel she often wished she was wearing a Sloppy Joe and drinking a lager and lime in a Hammersmith pub. Big empathy. See page 16.

From clothes we transition naturally to modelling and rock and roll, with an interview with 70s IT girl Carinthia West on page 30, whose exhibition Shooting Stars at the American Museum & Gardens runs until 31 October. Carinthia always had her faithful Canon camera with a red strap at her side in the 1970s and ’80s, and she used it to take pictures of her friends. These friends just happened to be quite famous, including Mick Jagger, Ronnie Wood, Eric Idle, George Harrison, Anjelica Huston, David Bowie and Helen Mirren.

Bianca Jagger (mentioned in passing on page 46 as we invite a selection of contributors to name a precious item of clothing) is a notable advocate for climate change. This is a superb link to David Goode’s Back to Nature feature on page 62. David is an urban ecologist, and he talks about how lockdown has connected us to nature in all sorts of unexpected ways, and how our greater appreciation of the birds singing in our garden and our green spaces generally has a big significance for our sustainable future.

Art is close to our hearts this month, as our big galleries and museums open their doors, and John Law (of interior design partnership Woodhouse & Law) gives us an expert overview of how to use sizeable art in the interior on page 68. This means big paintings, yes, but also sculptures, statement furniture, oversized wallpaper and collages of pictures. I also chatted to local painter Midge Naylor on page 42 about her instinctive, internal style of painting, which – despite living in the south west for 30 years – is devotedly inspired by the landscapes in East Lothian that she grew up with.

I also talked to Michael Volpe on page 22 – once the brains and energy behind Opera Holland Park, he has recently taken on the direction of Iford Arts. Their summer season in August and September promises engaging and inclusive pieces such as Peter and the Wolf, the classic double bill of MezzoCav and Pagliacci, as well as the pastoral serenata Acis and Galatea for Handel aficionados.

It’s June and it’s time to fly to new cultural climes, because events, shows, cinema and theatres are buzzing once again. Holidays abroad are still under debate, but let’s unlock our lives by connecting with our brimming-back-to-life local resources.

#LovingJune

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Orange Kelly 28 with Twilly

Lilac Blue is holding a pop-up event in Bath from 23 June – 2 July, timed to coincide with the reopening of society and intended to be a fun celebration of being able to go out and about to socialise more. The pop-up shop will showcase a variety of Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Fendi and Prada bags. Whether you’re looking for a pre-loved addition to your wardrobe or for a valuation to sell a lockdown clear-out find, Antoinette and her colleagues are also hosting an evening at Portman, Milsom Street on 25 June. lilacblue.com

Artwork by Jessica Kerridge

Emma Stone as Cruella de Vil

The Little Theatre Cinema has finally reopened its doors! As we all continue to crave a little light escapism –that doesn’t involve sitting on the sofa –why not head down to St Michaels Place and catch Disney’s Cruella with Emma Stone or other films including Sound of Metal, Judas and the Black Messiah, Nomadland, Ammonite and Babyteeth? After a hard year for cinemas, let’s show our love and support for our local arthouse, which dates back to 1935. picturehouses.com/cinema/little-theatre-cinema

Live music has returned to Green Park Brasserie every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. The music at the brasserie varies in style, from dynamic duos to modern trios to a hot club style quintet encompassing jazz, funk, soul and swing. The brasserie kitchen will be open from 12–10pm Wednesday to Saturday, serving up local produce including steak, fish, chicken, burgers and weekly specials. The brasserie’s sister business, Bath Pizza Co, has also reopened its doors seven days a week and is welcoming diners on the back terrace. Booking in advance is advised. greenparkbrasserie.com

Milsom Place is hosting the works of artists in an innovative new project organised by Bath Spa University, in conjunction with B&NES Council. The project, entitled In the Meantime, aims to bring temporarily unoccupied spaces into productive use. The pandemic and subsequent economic crisis have seen a large number of shops in the city centre become empty; these vacated spaces are highly visible. In The Meantime, which runs until 27 June, seeks to support the council to reinvigorate these spaces during this interim period with works from current students and alumni from Bath School of Art and Bath School of Design, EMERGE residents and The Studio at Palace Yard Mews. milsomplace.co.uk

It’s Father’s Day on 20 June and if you’re looking to buy sustainably and spend locally, look no further than Ecomofo –a new west country start-up specialising in sustainable male grooming products. Ecomofo’s Laboratory Perfumes are incredible smelling fragrances made in the UK using socially conscious, environmentally friendly and cruelty-free ingredients. Each scent costs £70. ecomofo.com