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Monthly Archives: July 2011
Glamour of the Gods
Almost all the photographs in the exhibition are vintage prints collected from the archive of the John Kobal Foundation. There are the familiar iconic shots of stars such as Clark Gable, Marlon Brando, Rita Hayworth, Vivien Leigh and James Dean, but there … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Culture, Fashion
Tagged Clarence Sinclair Bull, Clark Gable, George Hurrell, Gilda, Glamour of the Gods, James Dean, Joan Collins, John Kobal Foundation, Laszlo Willinger, Marlene Dietrich, Marlon Brando, National Portrait Gallery, Rita Hayworth, Robert Coburn, Ruth Harriet Louise, Seven Thieves, Vivien Leigh
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Fashionable Faces at Claridges
I was excited to hear that my favourite London hotel: Claridges is to install one of my favourite fashion illustrators: David Downton as its first “fashion artist in residence”. The artist will sketch the famous and fashionable faces who regularly glide across the glossy chequered floor … Continue reading
Lavender Bakehouse & Coffee Shop
Situated in Chalford, the Lavender Bakehouse & Coffee Shop is a welcome respite after a long walk around the hilly town of Stroud on the eastern edge of the Cotswolds. Painted in dreamy shades of lavender, Farrow & Ball greys and decorated … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Wine
Tagged Chalford, Coln Valley, Eastern Cotswolds, Farrow & Ball, Lavedner Bakehouse & Coffee Shop, Lavender, Stroud
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The Swan at Southrop
Pictures of The Swan at Southrop have been flashed around the world since Kate Moss (wearing that fabulous vintage blue dress and turquoise suede boots) was snapped outside its door with her then fiancé, Jamie Hince, on the eve of their recent Cotswold wedding. Not that this charming early 17th century … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Wine
Tagged Cotswolds, Good Food Guide, Jamie Hince, Kate Moss, Lana Snow, Sebastian Snow, Snows on the Green, Southrop, The Swan at Southrop
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Jake or Dinos Chapman, White Cube
I’m still not entirely sure if the art at White Cube, Mason’s Yard is by Jake or Dinos Chapman, but ultimately it doesn’t matter. To add to the challenge, I can only see the first half of the show at Mason’s Yard … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Culture, Home Page
Tagged Dinos Chapman, Hoxton Square, Jake Chapman, Jay Jopling, Mason's Yard, Nazi, Picasso, White Cube Gallery
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New Chaplin Collection at Musée de l’Elysée
A few years ago I spent a memorable afternoon with Michael Chaplin, strolling around the grounds of his father’s former home, Manoir de Ban in Corsier-sur-Vevey. Charlie Chaplin purchased the house in 1953 and remained here with his family until his … Continue reading
Wearable Art at Painswick
Painswick is often referred to as the Queen of the Cotswolds due to its fine buildings of creamy limestone reflecting the town’s former prosperity during 300 years at the forefront of the cloth industry. Situated between Stroud and Cheltenham, Painswick boasts the most beautiful … Continue reading
