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Body beautiful
Herv Lger has created three new
designs this season, each of which has
been inspired by body art. In ancient
Polynesian culture, tattoos would
indicate status in a hierarchical society,
and the brand has subsequently
weaved this past tradition into its
modern-day, signature bandage
creations. Similar to its runway
collection, the dresses are produced in
limited quantities, so get your hands
on one of the summers essential pieces
before they sell out.
29 Lowndes Street, SW1X 9HX,
020 7201 2590 (herveleger.com)
A permanent pop-up
The Jessica Carlisle Gallery is Belgravias
newest art space. The eponymous artists agent
established her pop-up gallery earlier this year and
holds regular shows at 83 Kinnerton Street. The
week-long exhibitions are an enjoyable way to
discover work by contemporary artists in a relaxed
and friendly environment. Jessica is always on
hand to introduce an exhibition and, as the gallery
is open until late, encourages people to stop by
after work to learn more about the art over a glass
of wine. With a particular emphasis on painting,
the gallerys aim is to show work that is visually
engaging, not just conceptually clever and with
prices ranging from 100 to 5,000, there is
something to suit every budget.
83 Kinnerton Street, SW1X 8ED (jessicacarlisle.com)
A new George, a new Georgian
Harrods is delighted to unveil an elegant refurbishment of the Georgian Restaurant on its
fourth oor by interior design rm Christopher Guy. Opening to guests from 25 July, the
revamp has prompted a reshaping of the restaurants famous afternoon-tea menu.
Champagne afternoon tea costs 47.50 per person. 87-135 Brompton Road, SW1X 7XL,
020 7225 6800 (harrods.com)
Fitness food
Healthy foods tend to be super news for
sanctimony levels, but not so great for the taste
buds. With this in mind, the newly-launched
Buddha-Bar has decided to collaborate with
health guru Jacqueline Harvey on a new menu.
Harvey is particularly keen to emphasise that
the menu is a great alternative to traditional
Mediterranean summer food. Dishes range
from steamed llet of sea bass with Thai
basil, red chilli and lemongrass to sashimi
(which unusually tastes as good as it
looks) and chocolate-coated strawberries.
If healthy food always tasted this good,
wed all have to buy some new trousers.
145 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7PA,
020 3667 5222 (buddhabarlondon.com)
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