london living Photography: Hannah Young
Pretty Bisous WHERE: Petits Bisous, King’s Road WHAT: In-store launch party WHY: Owner of EF Medispa Esther Fieldgrass could not have found a more convenient place to set up her new lingerie store, just a couple of doors down from her King’s Road spa, no less. The luxury lingerie brands stocked include Sian Hoffman, Damaris, Mimi Holliday, Maxine’s of London, Bordelle, Made by Niki and Lascivious Lingerie as well as exclusive Petits Bisous collaboration pieces. At the event, Esther explained her belief that buying lingerie should be an enjoyable experience, which is why she had giant changing rooms fitted in the secret turquoise boudoir downstairs so customers can book customised appointments if they wish. Snow Queen Vodka was the official sponsor of the launch party so guests sipped on the brand’s signature cocktails and enjoyed cake pops. The evening was rounded off by the Petits Bisous girls putting on a dance performance (music courtesy of DJ Nikki Beatnik) dressed up in the lingerie. While it may take a few more gym sessions to look as good as the models did, you certainly have a better chance thanks to Esther.
David Bowie Is... WHAT: The opening night of the David Bowie Is exhibition WHERE: The Victoria & Albert Museum WHO: Tilda Swinton, Bill Nighy, Laura Bailey, Gabriella Wilde, Christopher Kane and David Gandy WHY: Like Lady Gaga today, David Bowie was one of the main fashion icons of his generation; a mercurial trend-setter, he was always one step ahead of the fashion game. So it was no surprise that most of the current fashion industry hot shots turned up to get a first look at the critically-acclaimed exhibition, David Bowie Is, sponsored by Gucci. The singer’s muse Tilda Swinton sashayed in with her usual grace and elegance while the fashionista trio of Edie Campbell, Laura Bailey and Chloe Delevingne admired the singer’s legendary costumes as they sipped on cocktails and feasted on sashimi.
Charlotte and Nichole de Carle
Owner Esther Fieldgrass with Petits Bisous girls
Meryl Fernandes, Raekha Merner and Namalee Bolle
Jack Haines and Ivana Tensek
BB, Charlotte de Carle and friend
Petits Bisous girls
Guest, Anisa Topan and Meryl Fernandes
Laura Viederman, Michael Caton-Jones and Jennifer Gosetti-Ferenci
Jack Haines, Helen Croydon and Ivana Tensek
Bed Time WHAT: Launch of the Royal Bed by Savoir Beds WHERE: The Orangery, Kensington Palace WHY: Guests did not need to weigh up the options of whether to go to bed or go out last month when Savoir Beds hosted its party to celebrate the launch of its new bed. The Royal Bed, which acknowledges the company’s history of providing beds for members of royalty, including the late King Hassan II of Monaco, had its launch, fittingly, at Kensington Palace and actors dressed up for the occasion in 17th century regal French costumes. And of course, few could resist jumping on the grand bed when walking past.
the KENSINGTON & CHELSEA magazine
Jennifer Gosetti-Ferenci, Michael Caton-Jones and Royal Bed designer Mandeep Dillon Cosmo Lush, Edie Lush, Joel Hopkins and Nicola Usborne
Hosh Ibrahim and Alistair Hughes, MD of Savoir Beds
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