In the confines of a nightclub in London’s Covent Garden, with a huge neon sign looming over the front door, a new pop culture movement was born; it was glitzy, striking and self-indulgent, and came to be known as new romanticism. Those who frequented this seminal haunt – also know as the Blitz Kids of … Read more
Since growing up and evolving my floral work, I have always been influenced by my childhood interests, studying the different eras of fashion, society and the ways it influenced the gardening and flower craft at the time.
The Haven Bridal Boutique is a refuge for the modern bride, an escape from the conventional. For the bride who dares to be different, those who don’t settle for the traditional but still adore the romance. For the free spirit, the effortless, the dreamer, the refined. We want our brides to feel refreshed to finally … Read more
Carner Barcelona Cuirs at WORLD Beauty—Leather notes are increasingly popular not just with men but also with cool-girl types in leather jackets and vintage looking for something a bit idiosyncratic. Cuirs by award-winning Spanish perfume brand Carner, has strong notes of amber, raw leather and smoky tobacco, with piquant cumin and saffron top notes. WORLD … Read more
Understated opulence is at the centre of this modern stationery look. Marble, Navy and gold all blend together beautifully to produce invitations that just project luxuriousness.
Dark, moody and incredibly luxe this stationery set makes the ultimate statement. A rich colour palette, copper foiling and distinct floral photography combine to produce a suite that is sophisticated in many respects. Hand drawn calligraphy gives that wildly romantic touch whilst still maintaining its modern appeal…..
Creed Aventus For Her at WORLD Beauty—Launched to celebrate the London perfume house’s 250th anniversary, Aventus is a full-on, fruit-driven scent for a confident woman, with dazzling, subtly sweet top notes of granny apples and citrus and a sandalwood base. WORLD | Illustration by Sarah Larnach
Jasper wears Crane Brothers Palermi suit and Sonata shirt with shoes by Barkers. Sandra wears Grace Loves Lace Soho gown and shoes by Chaos & Harmony. right—Jasper wears Barkers jacket, trousers, white shirt, tie and pocket square. Mulo shoes from Crane Brothers. Sandra wears Harman & Grubisa dress, Zoe & Morgan Lucinda earrings, Chaos & … Read more
Cire Trudon L’Admirable at WORLD Beauty—A tribute to the Empress Eugenie and to her beautiful ladies in waiting by one of the oldest candle manufacturers in France, L’Admirable blends bitter orange, lemon and lime notes with fresh florals like lily of the valley and ylang ylang. WORLD | Illustration by Sarah Larnach
Arquiste É L at WORLD Beauty—A spicy oriental blend developed with input by the nose behind Clinique Happy, Arquiste’s newest men’s fragrance pays homage to a specific moment on a dancefloor in an Acapulco nightclub, December 1978, the unbuttoning of a shirt, a hyper-masculine patchouli, oakmoss and woody cologne. WORLD | Illustration by Sarah Larnach
Hervé Gambs Ambre Byzance candle at Tessuti—An Eastern-inspired blend of vanilla, sandalwood, cocoa bean, clove and rare black pepper in a sleek metallic gold vessel you’ll want to reuse, this ‘couture parfum’ candle, made by a French perfume house, has a 10% perfume content. Tessuti | Illustration by Sarah Larnach
