hot london launches...
nights in Knightsbridge will be
dreamy for those who stay at The
Franklin, a boutique hotel set to open
in SW3 this spring. The intimate haven
will offer everything for the discerning
guest including perfect pillows,
a micro spa and a full butler service.
Yummy mummies in the know
will be joining Cupcake, a club and
spa for women with babies (or
expecting babies), opening in Putney
this spring. It'll be offering everything
from beauty treatments and fitness
classes to business
seminars for
‘mumtrepreneurs’.
Little ones are
welcome, of course.
Watch out for Frozen Gems, a new
uber deluxe watch boutique set to
Chinese graphic art will be on show
launch in Chelsea sometime soon.
Prices will range from £2,000 for a
at the V&A from 15th March to 13th 'statement' watch to a cool £1,000,000
July as part of 'China Design Now',
for a super-bling Jacob & Co diamond
creation. The boutique will also
an exhibition celebrating the recent
encompass a lavish VIP lounge,
where every client will be treated
explosion of design in China. to Pommery Diamant champagne.
objects of desire
Aptly called 'Objects of Desire', the
LAPADA London Fair will be showcasing
some of the most awe-inspiringly
fabulous objets from 70 leading dealers
of antiques, fine art, jewellery, furniture
and contemporary art. International
collectors and design savvy Londoners
alike can drool over beautiful items such
as this 18th century chair, one of an
outstanding pair carved in mahogany
and upholstered in silk, circa £18,000 for
the pair. 8-11 May
lapadalondon.com
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