An exhibition dedicated to the work of the French Master of Design is scheduled to be extended until 10th March 2024.

From the opening of her first millinery boutique in Paris in 1910 to the establishment of the House of CHANEL, this collection of her work takes an audience right through to her final collection in 1971.

There are over 200 looks, perfume, accessories and jewellery created by an influence still affecting the way that women dress in the present day.

Golden Era Hollywood stars such as Lauren Bacall and Marlene Dietrich wore her collections and these garments are just part of the highlights that see her Fashion Manifesto exhibition organised by the Palais Galliera, Fashion Museum of the City of Paris, reimagined by the V&A.

Chanel was a matriarch of her work, designing using the best fabrics and silhouettes that would go on to revolutionise her craft.

Tristram Hunt, Director of the V&A, said: “As one of the most successful fashion houses in existence, CHANEL owes much to the templates first laid down by its founder Gabrielle Chanel, over a century ago. We are delighted to be partnering with CHANEL and the Palais Galliera on this exhibition, which provides us with the opportunity to explore the origins and elements of this enduring style and to display little-known historic Chanel garments from the V&A collection.”

The exhibition presented in partnership with Palais Galliera, Fashion Museum of the City of Paris, Paris Musées.

Tickets can be bought on the Victoria and Albert Museum website See Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto · V&A (vam.ac.uk)

In a sleepy ordinary town comes a regular beat of worries. Joyce Maldonado wants to graduate and get out of this hole; young Jim Hopper can’t start his car and Bob Newby’s sister just won’t take his radio show seriously. Then a new arrival, Henry Creel turns up and he slowly starts to find out that it isn’t going to be easy, and the shadows of the past have a very long reach.

The production is designed by a multi award winning team and is the first time that the Netflix drama has come to life on stage at the Pheonix Theatre in London.

Created by the Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things began life in 2016 and went on to amass over 140.7 million views globally. The Eighties soundtracks saw it reboot classics sounds of the past including Kate Bush’s “Running Up That Hill” that cast new life into a next generation of fanhood.

Collecting over 70 awards worldwide, fans everywhere celebrate November 6 – the day Will Byers went missing – as ‘Stranger Things Day.’

For further ticket information, performance schedule, full creative team and cast biographies,

please visit strangerthingsonstage.com

 STRANGER THINGS: THE FIRST SHADOW is written by Kate Trefry, directed by Stephen Daldry with co-director Justin Martin, set design by Miriam Buether, costume design by Brigitte Reiffenstuel, lighting design by Jon Clark, sound design by Paul Arditti, illusions design & visual effects by Jamie Harrison & Chris Fisher, video design & visual effects by 59 Productions, original music & arrangements by D.J. Walde, choreography by Coral Messam, movement direction by Lynne Page, wigs, hair and make-up design by Campbell Young Associates, technical director is Gary Beestone for Gary Beestone Associates, props supervision by Mary Halliday, dialect by William Conacher, fight direction by Kev McCurdy, casting by Jessica Ronane Casting CDG with additional casting by Charlotte Sutton CDG, and international casting consultancy by Jim Carnahan.

Original story by the Duffer Brothers, Jack Thorne & Kate Trefry

Based on the Netflix Series, Stranger Things, created by the Duffer Brothers

Encompassing 76 looks this debut collection of Pharrell Williams draws a light on the American culture that sees the nature of an affiliation between cultures.

This mixture of attire was met with a Native’s song that was categorized by a strong beat of drum and a setting set by Pharrell with an intoxicating mixture of verses by his musical affiliates.

From the Cowboy to the American Dandy, this is a reflection of the birth of something rustic in the American philosophy of style consciousness.

This was a true awakening to the proactive habits and mantra of a masterful designer whose visions have been collected by the brand of Louis Vuitton.

A bold exchange of colours, textures, tailoring and craftmanship have made this an intriguing partnership showing the best concepts of a creative dream.

Look 1 – RIDZMAN

• White blanket coat with fringes in brushed wool
• White blanket vest in matching fabric with turquoise buttons
• White poplin shirt with turquoise buttons
• Off-white ribbon tie with silver stud details
• Light stone washed bootcut denim pants
• Set of 2 old gold coronation earrings
• Old silver and turquoise western pin belt buckle
• LV Rider boots in cowhide
• Turquoise monogram speedy 40

MUSIC

Native Voices of Resistance x Pharrell Williams – “The Spirit of Saturday Night Live” Mumford & Sons x Pharrell Williams – “Good People” Pharrell Williams x Jelly Roll – “Shotgun Wedding” Pharrell Williams x Miley Cyrus – “Doctor”

This is the story of the artwork owned by the pioneers that hit the music scene decades ago and have categorised a love of their culture through sharing a reminiscent encounter of art.

Important figures in the show include Gordon Parks, Kehinde Wiley and Esther Mahlangu, some of many recognised artists in their field.

As a celebration of this collection on show, some exhibits will enter the Brooklyn Museum’s permanent gallery exhibition.

This amalgamation of art features over 20 years of art collecting. In 2018 Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) told Cultured magazine “The collection started not just because we’re art lovers, but also because there’s not enough people of colour collecting artists of colour.”

The title of the exhibition refers to different aspects of the renowned assertations of such greats by creators such as Derrick Adams, Arthur Jafa, and Meleko Mokgosi and the term evokes the relationships between the Deans and the artisan subjects.

With over 100 works by Black American and African artists this exhibition has been curated by Kimberli Gant, Curator, Modern and Contemporary Art, and Indira A. Abiskaroon, Curatorial Assistant, Modern and Contemporary Art. The exhibition will be showing at The Brooklyn Museum from February 10–July 7, 2024.

Until Spring 2024 Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo’s resident will be London Spa ELEMIS. Founded in 1989 by Linda Steiner the London based brand is already available in 45 different countries. Advanced and patented technology is mixed with a skin care range that draws a relationship with nature. The face and body spa treatments and food supplements have won numerous awards, while performing as a world-renowned source of elegance. This pop-up Spa has been introduced as a collaboration between two influencers of wellbeing. With 160 years of history Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, the owner of the Monaco based Spa, gives once more a flavour of luxury within its walls.

Scrubs

Frangipani Monoi / 30 minutes / €95 An exfoliating ritual with sea salt and frangipani to smooth and nourish the entire body. This gentle, sensory exfoliant leaves the skin glowing and silky soft, and also brings about harmony for the mind. This ritual finishes with the application of Frangipani Monoi Body Cream, leaving the skin radiant, replenished and lightly scented.

Lemon and Ginger / 30 minutes / €95 An exfoliating ritual with Lemon & Ginger to reinvigorate and revitalise the body. This exfoliant finishes with the application of Musclease Body Cream with notes of rosemary and pine, offering a calming, soothing and balancing effect for a feeling of lightness all day long.

Wraps

Nourishing Wrap / 45 minutes / €120 Frangipani monoi oil soothes and softens the skin. A comforting wrap offering a cocoon of wellness.

Relaxing Wrap / 45 minutes / €120 This restorative aromatic blend helps to recreate the soothing scents of the sea. It consists of brown seaweed, Laminaria Digitata, known for its antioxidant properties. This wrap leaves the body and mind feeling soothed, relaxed and balanced.

Facial treatments

Pro-Glow Discovery Facial / 30 minutes / €160 REVITALISES THE SKIN Your skin will look visibly refreshed and balanced.

Pro-Glow Plumping Facial / 50 minutes / €200 MOISTURISES THE SKIN DEEP-DOWN After just one treatment, the skin looks firmer, extremely smooth and younger, with a more radiant complexion.

Pro-Glow Premium+ Facial / 75 minutes / €300 THE ULTIMATE ANTI-AGEING EXPERIENCE An unrivalled anti-ageing facial resulting in skin that looks lifted and radiant after just one treatment. Supercharged with ELEMIS BIOTEC 2.0: Ultrasonic, Microcurrent, Galvanic, Light Therapy and CryO2.

Pro-Glow Smooth Facial / 50 minutes / €200 REVEALS INCREDIBLY SMOOTH SKIN Dull, irregular and tired skin will instantly appear brighter, smoother and as if renewed.

Practical information

ELEMIS at Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo | from 18 November 2023 to April 2024 2, Av. de Monte-Carlo, 98000 Monaco | +377 98 06 69 00 | thermesmarinsmontecarlo@sbm.mc Download the ELEMIS x Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo visuals

Founded in 1978 by Micheal Daniels, Daniels Antiques has established itself as a premier destination for those seeking carefully curated antiques. With a commitment to preserving and showcasing the craftsmanship and quality of eras long past, Daniels Antiques has become a treasure trove of historical elegance.

Daniels Antiques boasts two distinct locations, each with its own unique collections. The Aspen, Colorado location is located at 431 E. Hyman Ave in downtown Aspen and was established in 1998. It is the longest standing shop on Hyman Ave. The shop is run by Simon and Michael Daniels. The collections range from the rarest vintage Louis Vuitton trunks, 1920’s prohibition era cocktail shakers, Black Forest carvings, World War 2 binoculars and original Sir Winston Churchill letters, signatures and photographs.

The Fort Lauderdale location is located in the heart of Fort Lauderdale at 615 E Las Olas Blvd. It is run by Jonathan Daniels and Christina Lara. The collection overlaps the Aspen store but also showcases, contemporary artists, rare French Industrial clocks and vintage American slot machines.

For over four decades Daniels Antiques has built, refined and expanded on its collection. Michael Daniels and his two sons are committed to providing their clients with the best experience possible.

Steve Jobs vs Neil Armstrong. After Watson 2011: Posing with a look of pure inspiration (or devious intensity), Steve Jobs is naturally contrasted with another 20th century revolutionary, Neil Armstrong. In this elaborate photomosaic by Alex Guofeng Cao, repeated images of the first man on the moon meld together to produce an icon of the personal-computer-age, a wonderful combination that exemplifies some of the most profound pioneers of the 20th century. Alex Guofeng Cao (born 1969) Steve Jobs vs Neil Armstrong, After Watson, 2011 Archival pigment print, flush-mounted and printed c. 2011, accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. image/ flush-mount: 108 x 71 1/2in. (274.4 x 181.6cm.)

A Stupendous 36 inch Terraqueous Library Globe: A MAGNIFICENT LIBRARY GLOBE BY CARY OF LONDON AND JOHN ADDISON. MADE FOR OXFORD UNIVERSITY IN 1840.

Supported on a San Domingo Mahogany stand, with curved scroll shaped legs, and a turned and spirally lobed central column, raised upon a concave sided trefoil platform: enclosed within a brass meridian ring graduated in four quadrants, and having an hour dial, marked twice I-XII, the twenty four hand coloured gores are laid onto the hollow sphere, which had been coated with prepared plaster, the equatorial both graduated in degrees and subpided to two minutes; the Greenwich meridian ungraduated,with the equinoctial colure graduated in degrees, and subpided into two minutes labelled every five degrees; the ecliptic graduated for inpidual days, and labelled with the months, five day intervals and the twelve Zodiacal sigils; having the engraved horizon paper graduated in degrees of amplitude and azimuth, and labelled with thirty two compass points. A cartouche on the globe proclaims ‘Published under the Immediate Patronage of, and dedicated by permission to His Most Gracious Majesty George IVth by John Addison, London; Manufactured and Sold by G&J Cary, 86 St James’s Street London’. Dimensions
H: 54in/137cm Dia: 42 in / 107 cm.

A Black Forest Dog Umbrella Stand by Walter Mader: A carved mountain maple umbrella stand by Walter Mader, in the form of a life-sized dog standing alertly waiting for his owner. Swiss Carvings: The Art of the ‘Black Forest’, by Michael & Simon Daniels, published by the Antique Collectors Club, Suffolk, England, published 2005 See page 101 for an almost identical subject. The Mader Family of Brienz, a lakeside Swiss village were notable carvers of dog subjects of considerable artistic merit.

A 1920’s Louis Vuitton Trunk with LV monogram: converted into a bespoke traveling bar. Complete with the finest burr walnut brass lined woodwork, a complete set of Baccarat barware, Christian Dior silver and 1930’s Napier & Co silver cocktail shakers.

Marilyn vs Brigitte Bardot 2009 by Alex Cao: Alex Cao recreates iconic photographs out of digital mosaics. His intricate collages, often depicting celebrities, are composed of other well-known images, shrunk down to the size of a pixel. One of his best known pieces is an image of Marilyn Monroe composed of tiny images of Brigitte Bardot.

For further information visit: Daniels Antiques -Dealers In Museum Quality Antiques

J.M.W. Turner and Ellen Gallagher. Joshua Reynolds and Yinka Shonibare. John Singleton Copley and Hew Locke. Past and present collide in one powerful exhibition.

A powerful exhibition highlighting the works of Joshua Reynolds, J.M.W. Turner, Yinka Shonibare. John Singleton Copley and Hew Locke. It explores the relations of past ages in over 100 major contemporary and historic works at the Royal Academy of Arts.

Questioning power, representation and history, linking contemporary works to pieces from the past 250 years to present. This collects a mindset in which we can gather reflection.

This focal part is being exhibited in the main gallery and shall reflect the RA’s collection of artworks on the themes of the gallery’s colonial past.

The exhibition will be held from 3rd February to 28th April 2024 and there will be a talk on the mantra titled *How does art reframe history? On Thursday 22nd February at 6.30 pm in the Benjamin West Lecture Theatre at Burlington Gardens, or there will be a digital livestream.

When archaeologist and documentary filmmaker Peter Sommer walked 2000 miles from Troy to Turkey, he retraced the route of Alexander the Great. This became an inspiration to form his own travel company in 2002 and has won awards and accolades for his commitment to bespoke travel.

With the maximum of 14 guests, a cruise departs on 15th September for a 15-day Turkish Odyssey cruise.

With a beginning in Bodrum and a finish in Göcek, the cruise travels along the turquoise coast in a wooden gullet handcrafted in Turkey. By night there will be anchoring at picturesque bays and by day there will be trips mooring in tranquil settings while guests explore historic sites and enjoy gastronomy of the region.

Rich landscapes surround a trip which will discover markets, vineyards, and archaeological sites, all from a civilization with over 4000 years of history.

A fortress, theatre and an antique church are all samples of what to discover in the region with a Greek and Roman heritage which make part of an exploration of this Turkish realm.

Peter Sommer, founder of Peter Sommer Travels says: “Our intimate knowledge of the region includes familiarity with both world-famous and lesser-known ancient sites, and friendships with some of its finest artisans and food and wine producers. Rather than just going there, join us for an unforgettable experience as we truly get to know the archaeology and gastronomy of this spectacular coast.”

This magical experience includes guides, entrance fees, trips on land and airport transfers.

Peter Sommer Travels is a unique luxury family run company that tours in Croatia, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. Since 2016 PST has been awarded Tour Operator of the Year six times receiving gold awards in 2016, 2018 and 2023 and silver awards in 2017, 2019 and 2020. For more details, visit https://www.petersommer.com

It’s show time at Selfridge’s and what better way to celebrate the Christmas season with a musical extravaganza! 

A unique bar experience that tells the story not only of the Cabaret in Berlin, it also reflects the evolution of a highly acclaimed London performance.  

The Kit Kat Club in Selfridge’s is identifiable by the champagne cocktails and cuvees whilst partnering with dancers at select moments throughout the course of a visit. 

The producers of the show itself say “Since our production of CABARET AT THE KIT KAT CLUB opened in London in 2021, both the musical itself and the pre-show entertainment that invites audiences into its world have been widely described as one of the greatest theatrical experiences in the West End. When we heard about Selfridges’ festive theme being ‘Showtime!’, we knew we’d found our perfect partnership, as well as the most brilliant space on their 4th Floor to take the decadence of the Kit Kat Club outside of our building for the very first time.” 

This exceptional piece of drama leaves visitors with the chance to purchase memorabilia from the namesake. For five weeks over the festivities the bar will be open from 12pm to 10pm daily, providing an eclectic mix of entertainment. 

This formation of the two partnering, be it the most extravagant department store or the West End Production, will allow partakers to view costumes up close, enjoy the repertoire and get merry all under one roof. 

In its thirteenth year of partnerships with friends, this time Claridge’s has combined efforts to show a Louis Vuitton tree featured inside two giant size cases.  

Created in 1875 the ever-famous Louis Vuitton trunk which depicts “the art of travel” has long been accompanied by the most precious and essential effects. 

This large sculptural creation stands with two wardrobe trunks at 5.2 metres

high each, adorned with Claridge’s travel stickers and an oversized travel tag.  

Inside the cases there are 15 vertical chrome trunks that stand at different sizes and make the silhouette of a Christmas tree in an Art Deco theme. Scattered amongst the tree in a snowy landscape are 21 Louis Vuitton Mascots, including Father Christmas himself. This all can be found in Claridge’s black and white marble lobby.

Both founded in 1854, there has been a long relationship with the brand, having opened its first London store around the corner from Claridge’s.  

With a relationship that is long standing, It is not the first time that Louis Vuitton himself came across Claridge’s. In the 1850s Vuitton became the personal layetier of Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III and her winter residence was Claridge’s.  

Claridge’s General Manager Paul Jackson said of the collaboration “Christmas is the most magical time for us here at the hotel and we look forward to welcoming guests and seeing visitors immerse themselves in Louis Vuitton’s world.” 

The Tate Modern is to represent the unprecedented work of Yoko Ono in February 2024. Covering over seven decades of the artist’s showmanship, there will be a theme of the mindset that brought the collection together. Echoing her expressionist pathway there will be more than 200 works including installations, films, music, and photography. The Tate writes that it will reveal a radical approach to language, art and participation that continues to speak to the present moment.  

Her avant-garde creativity has been shaped through moving in artistic circles in Tokyo and New York and the exhibition starts with her early pivotal roles defined in “instructions”. She takes a humorous attitude to working with the mind, asking her subject to “listen to a heartbeat” and “step in all puddles in the city”. Her craftmanship expresses a gratitude for life and each parody is a moment shared by the mind of the artist. The typescript draft of Ono’s anthology “Grapefruit” will be displayed for the first time at the Tate Modern with her instructions written between 1953 and 1964.  

The centre of the exhibition will reflect Ono’s five year stay in London from 1966, when she met artists including her husband and collaborator John Lennon. Key features are abstract in the sense that it paints a picture in a stream of consciousness like “sky” which has been ever present in Ono’s life, being a child fleeing the war in Japan, where she found comfort and solace in her core. This collection features Ono’s 1966 SKY TV broadcast of the sky above the Tate Modern. 

Ono’s most famous campaign reflects her mentality when she and her late husband sent acorns to world leaders and did a billboard campaign of “War is Over” in 1969. Her work has been a constant evolving patter of humanitarianism and a play on the attention of the beholder. The exhibition reflects the interaction of Ono’s mantras and in this exhibition The Tate has taken its title from Ono’s Music in the Mind concerts and events in London and Liverpool in 1966 and 1967. 

Yoko Ono: Music of The Mind is running from 15th February 2024 until 1st September 2024. Tate Members get unlimited free entry to all Tate Exhibitions.  

Having began its story in Soho London, the members club has grown to be a worldwide phenomenon spanning its properties not just all over the UK but across the globe. 

With properties in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Hong Kong, India, Thailand, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, Italy, Sweden, and France to name a few, the popular residence has two new assets in Portland USA and Sao Paulo, and it does not stop there for its members. 

Membership can be specific to a house, or it can range to global membership meaning there will never be a shortage of entertainment and refuge for its loyal patrons. 

The events range from dinner feasts in Dubai, warming bonfires at Babington House, to fashion pop-ups in Atlanta and Majid Jordan performing a duo DJ set in Toronto.  

Members are given access to view the events on its own portal page of the Soho House website and potential members can calculate global or country, in house membership through pressing this membership calculator: Soho House | Membership pricing