LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL PACK 2013
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………………………………………........ 3
TOP FIFTY HIGHLIGHTS…………………….…………………………………………………… 4 …
APPS/DEZEEN MAP……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 18
HASHTAGS…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 19
WIFI ZONES……………………………………………………………………………………………..20
HOW TO GET TO THE FESTIVAL…………………………………………………..……………………………. 21
PRESS RELEASES…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 23
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GLOBAL DESIGN FORUM…………………………………………………………………………………………… 37
CAMRON CLIENTS IN LONDON………………………………………………………………………….......... 38
MEET AND EAT…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 44
LONDON TOP 10 NON-DESIGN DESTINATIONS ……………………………………………..………… 65
LINKS AND CONTACTS…………………………………………………………………………
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Compiled by James Hart, Anya Lawrence and Felicity Guy
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INTRODUCTION Welcome to London and the 2013 London Design Festival. This is the eleventh year of the festival one that Camron has been involved in for the past seven years and we have seen the tremendous evolution of this festival over the past few years. For those of you coming to London and collecting the guide, you will see that 188 events are listed while The Global Design Forum is in the second year. When we started working on The London Design Festival, no international press came to London while now we have media attending from 28 countries. Most of you will already be familiar with the London Design Festival website www.londondesignfestival.com which is the most useful portal to the many activities. You will also have a Festival Guide. Highlights this year are plentiful. Endless Stair, the Festival’s landmark project, will be on the grass in front of Tate Modern, overlooking the Thames. It’s open to the public and free from 12 September until 10 October. The Victoria and Albert Museum is, again, the Festival’s hub and a great variety of installations and exhibitions have been set in place. Swarovski have invited leading designers to select objects from the museum’s permanent collection which can be viewed through specially created lenses. There’s a fascinating trompe l’oeil cork floor over the Medieval galleries, a spectacular chandelier by Bocci cascading down from the cupola to the main entrance and Scholten & Baijings have set up a ‘dinner party’ in the Norfok House Music Room. True to this year’s theme; ‘Design is Everywhere’, across the capital the various design districts are organising events within clusters of design studios, design retailers and museums. The design destinations include: 100% Design at Earls Court, Decorex International at its new location in Perks Field and the Orangery, designjunction at The Sorting Office, Tent London and Superbrands London at the Old Truman Brewery, the Southbank Centre and Focus13 at the Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. In this pack we’ve included press releases, highlights, suggestions for the best places to eat and a few ideas for ‘downtime’ plus exhibitions and events going on in the city. Also, most importantly there’s a list of WiFi hotspots, something we know is so important when you’re moving around town. The Camron team will be on hand to help you navigate your way around the festival. Have a great time. We look forward to seeing you next week. Many of our journalist friends who are receiving this around the world and cannot join us, we hope this at least brings some of The London Design Festival to you! Best wishes, Judy Dobias Managing Director
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TOP FIFTY HIGHLIGHTS 19 GREEK STREET Between the worlds of art and design exists a wonderland of experimentation and limitless creativity: a playground for courageous free-thinkers who dare to challenge the status quo of design. In 19 Greek Street's newest show, art borrows function from design and design borrows abstraction from art.
28.280 BY OMER ARBEL AND BOCCI AT THE V&A Enter through the main entrance of the V&A and immediately look up. Here you are greeted by the 28.280 custom-made chandelier by Canada-based designer Omer Arbel for Bocci. Hung from the cupola, the highest point of the building, cascading more than 30 metres through the centre of the ceramics galleries, past the coffered ceiling beneath and finally appearing above the main doorway.
100% DESIGN Now in its 19th year and the second under the new ownership of Media 10, 100% Design returns as a key event supporting the design industry; promoting the best in global design and uncovering emerging brands. This year is the show’s biggest ever with 3000 m² of additional floor space. Features including Sustainable Materials, CoDesign, 3D Printing and Urban Agriculture will inspire this years show focus.
19 Greek Street, Soho, London, W1D 4DT 14 – 22 September 2013 Opening times Mon – Sat: 10am – 6.00pm Sun: 12 – 6.00pm
Grand Entrance and Gallery 141, Ceramics, V&A,Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL 14 September – November 2013 Opening times Mon – Sun: 10am - 5.45
Earls Court
18-21 September 2013 Opening times: Weds, Fri: 10am- 9pm Sat: 10am- 6pm Open to the public on Saturday 21 September
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TOP FIFTY HIGHLIGHTS 100% NORWAY IS 10 AT TENT This year Tent is thrilled to announce the most exciting line up yet for its tenth anniversary show. Tent is also bringing the Sun all the way from Troms in Norway. Norwegian design is set to light up London like never before.
ANTHROPOLOGIE New York City artist Gwyneth Leech will be working in Anthropologie's Regent Street store windows, adding to an installation of expressively hand-drawn & painted paper coffee cups - her signature artistic medium. Anthropologie’s Gallery in Kings Road is showing a collection of ‘plate paintings’ by the ceramicist, Molly Hatch.
CABINETS OF CURIOSITY MINT Mint showcases a highly international and eclectic selection of works inspired by the theme of curiosity and wonder. Focusing on the identity of objects, the exhibition features works from Sweden, Czech Republic, including Krehky Gallery, plus over 50 upcoming and established designers.
Dray Walk Gallery, Dray Walk, Off Brick Lane/Hanbury Street, London, E1 6QL 19- 22 September 2013 Opening times Thurs: 10am - 7pm Fri & Sat: 10am - 8pm Sun: 11am - 6pm
131-141 King's Road, SW3 4PW 58 Regent Street, London, W1B 5SW 14 – 22 September 2013 Opening Times Mon – Sat 10am – 7pm Sun 12pm – 6pm
MINT, 2 North Terrace, Alexander Square, London, SW3 2BA 14 – 22 September 2013
Opening times Mon-Sat: 10.30am-7pm Sun: 10.30am-5.30pm
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TOP FIFTY HIGHLIGHTS CAMPER To celebrate the opening of the new Camper store in Old Spitalfields Market (107a Commercial Street), designed by Doshi Levien, and the new Disegno studio, designed by Felix De Pass, Disegno and Camper invite you for a specially curated walk taking in five creative studios in East London.
CASSINA KARL LAGERFELD PHOTOGRAPHIE Cassina presents striking prints by the creative icon Karl Lagerfeld. Using his lens, Lagerfeld, a connoisseur of contemporary design and architecture, allows the furniture to become part of his inimitable sophisticated style, revealing a striking interpretation of iconic Cassina designs.
FAB WITH THE CONRAN SHOP Jasper Conran and Bradford Shellhammer will host Fab’s third ‘Disrupting Design’ competition in London. Designers are invited to bring their prototypes to The Conran Shop Marylebone. A panel of experts will select the best products to put into production and sell on Fab.com.
283 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8AS 17 September 2013 Opening times: Tue: 3pm - 6pm Sat: 3pm - 6pm
Cassina, 238/242 Brompton Road, Clerkenwell, London, SW3 2BB 14– 22 September 2013 Opening times Mon/Tues/Wed/Fri/Sat 10-6.30pm Thurs 107pm Sun 12-6pm
The Conran Shop 55-57 Marylebone High Street, London, W1U 5HS 19 September 2013 Opening times 1pm - 3pm
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TOP FIFTY HIGHLIGHTS DECOREX INTERNATIONAL Decorex International is moving to a new venue this year, Perks Field & The Orangery, Kensington Palace. Providing visitors with ideas and inspiration, Decorex is the one show where you can discover the best of design, craftsmanship, new technology and talent from the 300 companies exhibiting.
DESIGNERS BLOCK: SOUTHBANK CENTRE Designersblock and Southbank Centre announce their second joint venture for the London Design Festival 2013. Both parties are working together on new and exciting activities- from the Designersblock events, to new design and cultural activities. Designersblock will take place across Southbank Centre, featuring more exhibitions, special events, workshops, iand projects from over 200 UK and international designers.
DESIGNJUNCTION designjunction has now established itself as the largest destination for contemporary design and culture in central London, held annually during the London Design Festival. designjunction presents world-class design within an industrial raw environment, creating a striking contrast between the building's brutalist architecture and pristine furniture, lighting and accessories.
Perks Field & The Orangery, Kensington Palace
22-25 September Opening times: (Trade only) Sun & Mon: 10am- 6pm Tues: 10am-7pm Weds: 10am-5pm (General Public) Tues: 1pm-7pm
Festival Undercroft and Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX 19-22nd September 2013
Opening times: 12am-8pm
The Sorting Office 21-31 New Oxford Street, London, WC1A 1BA 18 – 22 September 2013 Opening times: Private View Wed: 3-6pm Open to Public Thurs: 10am-8pm Friday: 10am-7pm Sat: 10am-6pm Sun: 10am-4pm
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TOP FIFTY HIGHLIGHTS DESIGN MARKETO PERFUME SIR? Perfume, sir? Enter DesignMarketo's world of fragrance. Discover Pepper under new forms. Enjoy specially commissioned objects by a range of versatile designers, scents, flavours, workshops and cocktails inspired by and infused with Pepper!
DESIGN MUSEUM THE FUTURE IS HERE Want to know your additive manufacturing from your 3D printing, and find out how the 'new industrial revolution' will impact your life? Or just want to understand more about how the things around you are made? Then visit The Future is Here, in collaboration with the Technology Strategy Board.
Londonewcastle, 28 Redchurch Street, London, E2 7DP
17-21st September 2013 Opening times 10am until late
Design Museum, Shad Thames, London SE1 2DY September 2013 Opening times: Mon-Sun: 10am – 5.45pm
DOMUS WEST ONE PREVIEW EXHIBITION OF ‘A DOLLS' HOUSE’
Domus Tiles, 23-25 Eastcastle Street, W1W 8DF
Domus opens its brand new London showroom in Eastcastle Street W1 with ‘A Dolls House’, a fundraising event by Cathedral Group, presenting the finished doll’s houses from 20 artists & architects including Zaha Hadid and David Adjaye to be auctioned for the charity KIDS.
14 – 22 September 2013 Opening times Mon- Fri: 10am - 6pm, Sat: 10 am - 5pm
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DONNA WILSON This year Donna Wilson will create a special installation to celebrate 10 years of happily making hand-made products in the UK. The exhibition will showcase her new collection and limited edition collectables. There will be workshops and all sorts of fun and games throughout the week.
ELECTRA HOUSE LEE BROOM Lee Broom invites you into his unique world with the launch of his dedicated new retail space, Electra House. The Shoreditch store will offer Lee's trademark immersive experience and showcases Carousel, a striking new light fitting and Quilt, his brand new upholstery collection.
INC Gallery, 96-98 Leonard Street, London, EC2A 4RH 14– 22 September 2013 Opening times Private View Tues: 6pm-late Wed-Sun: 10am-6pm
Electra House, 95 Rivington Street, London, EC2A 3AY 18 – 22 September 2013 Opening times: Wed - Sat: 10am-8pm Sunday : 11am – 6pm
ENDLESS STAIR DESIGNED BY DRMM
Tate Modern, Bankside SE1 9TG
Endless Stair sees the London Design Festival reviving its longstanding relationships with the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) and Arup in a playful, yet technically ambitious public project to be installed against the powerful backdrop of one of the city’s bestloved landmarks, Tate Modern.
13 September – 10 October 2013 Opening times: Mon- Sun: 9am- dusk
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FOCUS 13 Focus/13 is an interior design event, dedicated to inspire, inform and deliver the best in international design. Discover world-class talent and get connected at the creative hub of Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour.
FORTNUM & MASON PRESENTS THE SORT LETTERPRESS WORKSHOP The Society Of Revisionist Typographers (SORT) will be working with Fortnum & Mason to celebrate the launch of their new stationery department. They will be running a series of demonstrations and interactive events in-store with a recreation of their letterpress workshop.
GOD IS IN THE DETAILS AT THE V&A Swarovski is collaborating with the London Design Festival to challenge a group of influential creative figures to reveal their chosen treasures from the V&A’s galleries in a new light, using Swarovski lenses. Designers include Tom Dixon, Nick Knight, Amanda Levete and Stephen Webster.
Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, Lots Road, SW10 0XE 12-25 September 2013 Opening times: 10am-6pm
First Floor Stationary Dept, Fortnum & Mason, 181 Picadilly, London, W1A 1ER 14 - 22 September 2013
Opening times Mon-Sat: 11am - 7pm Sun: 12noon - 6pm
V&A Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL 14-22 September 2013 Opening times: Mon – Sun: 10am5.45pm
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GALLERY LIBBY SELLERS OSCAR NARUD AND AMY HUNTING Gallery Libby Sellers launches the Copper Mirror Series by Hunting and Narud. First conceived for Fashion Scandinavia during Fashion Week, the copper, mild steel and stone-based mirrors are an elegant reference to Norway's topographical heritage and a noble interpretation of raw beauty.
41-42 Berners Street, London, W1T 3NB 16– 21 September 2013 Opening Times Tues – Fri: 11am - 6pm Sat: 11am - 4pm
GRAPHIC BIRD WATCHING DESIGN WALK
Unit 7a, 5 Durham Yard, Teesdale Street, E2 6QF
An open studio walk in the heart of London's creative quarter. Don't miss this rare opportunity to nestle down and have a chat with some of London's most prolific female creatives in the unique setting of their own studio. Ask all those burning questions before navigating your way to your next stop.
21 September 2013
GRAPHIC DESIGN WEEKEND AT THE V&A
V&A, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL
The Festival starts with a Graphics Weekend (14-15 September), packed with workshops, debates and installations around print, paper, web, typography and more. Highlights include a typography workshop by Type Tasting, Moleskine’s Sketchathon, Talking Type with Domenic Lippa of Pentagram and a digital experiment in collaborative publishing from Six:Thirty which will continue until 22 September.
14 – 22 September 2013
Opening Times: 10am-5pm
Opening times Mon – Sun: 10am - 5.45
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GRAPHIC AFRICA HABITAT Curators Trevyn and Julian McGowan showcase over 20 pieces of new contemporary furniture by 16 designers from 10 countries in East, West and Southern Africa. The Design Network Africa project looks at the current shifts and exciting developments in design happening now across the continent.
KVADRAT TEXTILE AND DESIGN BOOK LAUNCH EXHIBITION INTERWOVEN Since 1968, Kvadrat has nurtured relationships with a creative community of architects, artists and performers. A new book published by Prestel illustrates the company’s attention to nature, manufacturing, architecture, design and art. Contributors include Peter Saville, and Olafur Eliasson.
MIDCENTURY MODERN AT DESIGNJUNCTION Orla Kiely calls it "design heaven". Get a taste of the vintage and modern home show that inspires designers. See top dealers in original C20 classics - Jacobsen, Wegner, Ponti, Nelson, Bertoia mixed with cool contemporaries including Ali Miller, On&On, Natasha Lawless and James Tattersall.
Platform at Habitat, 208 King’s Road, Chelsea, London, SW3 5XP 14 – 22 September 2013
Opening Times: Mon – Sat: 10am 6:30pm Wed: 10am - 8pm Sun: 12pm - 6pm
Kvadrat, 10 Shepherds Walk, London, N1 7LB 17 – 20 September 2013 Opening times: Tues:11am - 5:30pm Wed: 10am-5:30pm Thurs: 10am -5:30pm Fri: 10am -5:30pm Sat - Sun: by appointment only
Ground Floor designjunction, The Old Sorting Office, 21 - 31 New Oxford Street, WC1A1BA 14 - 22 September 2013 Opening times Mon – Fri: 930am 630pm Sat - Sun :1030am 530pm
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MOLESKINE SKETCH RELAY Moleskine and the London Design Festival have invited over 70 London-based designers to participate in the Moleskine Sketch Relay. The exhibition showcases illustrations focusing on this year’s campaign 'Design is Here, There and Everywhere'.
PLAYING WITH YOUR FOOD AVM CURIOSITIES Work with AVM Curiosities director Tasha Marks to learn more about the materiality of food in this interactive masterclass. Silly and cerebral in equal measure, this class will equip you with the knowledge to explore food as an artistic medium. Supported by Grey Goose Iconoclasts of Taste.
PLEX COLLECTION - DEADGOOD AT PITFIELD LONDON Hoxton favourite, shop, cafe and exhibition gallery, Pitfield London, present an installation by contemporary furniture geniouses Deadgood. Plex Collection includes domestic orientated products that utilise the laminate material called ‘plex’. A minimal and slick showcase, various sized pieces in a neutral, autumnal colour scheme will be on display.
Gallery 220, V&A Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL 14 - 22 September 2013 Opening Times: 10am-5.45pm
Art Studio, Sackler Centre, V&A, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL 17 September 2013 Opening Times 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Pitfield London, 31-35 Pitfield Street, London, N1 6HB 14 – 22 September 2013 Opening times Private view, Tues: 6-9pm, Open to public Mon-Sun: 11am-7pm
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THE PROGRESSIVE EXTENSION OF THE FIELD OF INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT AND EXPERIENCE This impactful project comprises a natural cork floor occupying the existing bridge over the V&A’s Medieval Galleries. The visitor is immersed in a world of cork, encountering its visual and tactile properties in a bold effort to challenge existing connotations.
TRUE-TO-LIFE DESIGN BY SCHOLTEN & BAIJINGS AT THE V&A The Norfolk House Music Room in the British Galleries provides a theatrical backdrop for Scholten & Baijing’s “The Dinner Party”, where visitors are invited to interrupt a dinner party in session. This seemingly lived-in but recently deserted ‘stage set’ creates a more natural and adventurous way of viewing designed objects, particularly glassware, ceramics, polished steel, textile, furniture and carpets.
THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP SCP New designs by Fort Standard, Mark McGinnis, Reiko Kaneko, Lucy Kurrein, Donna Wilson and Terence Woodgate. SCP East also presents the 3rd edition of SCP Design Department Store, stocking a beautiful selection of products by American brands Lostine, The American Design Club and Roll & Hill.
Gallery 220, V&A Museum, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL 14 - 22 September 2013 Opening Times: 10am-5.45pm
Room 52b, British Galleries, V&A, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL 14 – 22 September 2013 Opening times Mon – Sun: 10am - 5.45
135-139 Curtain Road, London, EC2A 3BX 14 – 22 September 2013 Opening times Mon: 10:00am -6:00pm Tues- Sat: 9.30am 6.00pm, Sunday: 11.00am 5.00pm
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TENT LONDON & SUPER BRANDS LONDON The 11-acre East London hub is well known for presenting extraordinary interiors products from 240 established global brands, independents and undiscovered talents; as well as country/gallery showcases. The four-day event also includes a roster of inspiring talks, graduate show Brink, and engaging installations - Project Spaces and the Super Design Gallery.
THE TMFORF&M POP-UP SHOP FEIX AND MERLIN This year will be the first appearance of Feix&Merlin – the eponymous studio founded by Julia Feix and Tarek Merlin - at London Design Festival and is the official launch of the new TMforF&M brand. Alongside the brand launch, TMforF&M will be launching six new products that will light up the design world.
TOM DIXON - THE DOCK Tom Dixon The Dock 40 new pieces, ranging from massive primitive copper-clad tables and book stands to mirrorpolished brass teapots, are shown for the first time in the UK in an exploration of extreme opposites entitled the Rough and the Smooth.
Old Truman Brewery, Hanbury Street, London E1 6QR 19– 22 September 2013 Opening times Thurs: 10am - 7pm Fri: 10am - 8pm Sat: 10am - 8pm Sun: 11am - 6pm
53 Monmouth Street, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9DG 14 - 22 September 2013 Opening times Mon – Fri: 930am 630pm Sat - Sun :1030am 530pm
Tom Dixon Portobello Dock, 344 Ladbroke Grove, London, W10 5BU 16 – 22 September 2013 Opening times Mon- Sat: 10am - 6pm Sun: 11am-5pm
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VIADUCT SHOW 7 - MULLER VAN SEVEREN Viaduct will be hosting an exhibition of furniture by Muller Van Severen. Fien Muller and Hannes Van Severen’s unique design pieces are minimal in form and detailing but maximal in their usability and use of materials. This show will feature as part of Clerkenwell Design Quarter.
THE WIND PORTAL WITH NAJLA EL ZEIN AT THE V&A Designer Najla El Zein will take you through the inspiration, creation and production process of her walkthrough eight meter high installation. 'The Wind Portal' is an interactive sensory installation composed of paper windmills that turn in the breeze.
Viaduct, 1-10 Summers Street, London, EC1R 5BD 16 – 21 September 2013 Opening Times: Mon-Fri: 9.30am - 6pm Sat: 10.30am - 4pm
Staircase N, end of Gallery 114e, V&A, Cromwell Road, SW7 2RL 14 – 22 September 2013 Opening Times: Mon – Sun: 10am - 5.45 Talk / Seminar 14th Sat: 3pm - 3.30pm
WRONG FOR HAY AT QUEEN ANNE’S GATE
16 Queen Anne's Gate, London, SW1H 9AA
London Design Festival is the exclusive platform for the launch of Wrong for HAY, a new brand and collection of furniture, home accessories and lighting directed by Sebastian Wrong in collaboration with Danish design brand HAY. The exhibition features a wide selection of new products by designers incl. Alexander Taylor, Bernhard Wilhelm and Stefan Diez, showcased in a stunning listed Georgian townhouse, recently restored to its original glory and overlooking St. James’s Park.
14 – 22 September 2013 Opening Times: Mon-Sat: 10am-7pm Sun: 11am-5pm
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YOU, ME AND EVERYONE WE KNOW EPFL+ECAL LAB How could social network interfaces be more connected with the real life? EPFL+ECAL Lab in collaboration with the Helen Hamlyn Center present a two year research program, with propositions from Peter Ziegler, Thibault Brevet and Cem Sever.
Dyson Gallery, RCA Battersea, 1 Hester Road, London, SW11 4AN 15-22 September 2013
Opening Times Mon to Sun 10am 5.30pm, (closes 1pm 23 September)
THE WIND PORTAL WITH NAJLA EL ZEIN AT THE V&A
101 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7EZ
Designer Najla El Zein will take you through the inspiration, creation and production process of her walkthrough eight meter high installation. 'The Wind Portal' is an interactive sensory installation composed of paper windmills that turn in the breeze.
14 - 22 September 2013 Opening times Mon-Sun: 12pm-6pm
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APPS THE ELLE DECORATION LONDON DESIGN FESTIVAL GUIDE (iPhone + iPad app) ELLE Decoration have scoured the city to find the must-see events in every district, from
installations at the festival's central hub, the V&A Museum, to important collection launches, pop-up shops and open studios. Their guide is divided into five areas, so you can navigate easily around East, West, North, South and Central. Download here
THE ICON DESIGN TRAIL 2013 (iPhone app) The Icon Design Trail is a highly influential guide, featuring only the best events and shows
during the London Design Festival (LDF). It is the only independent guide to the LDF and it has become the essential accessory for festival visitors since its inception in 2004. Download here
MAP STOP PRESS: DEZEEN This year Dezeen are integrating their London Design Festival map with their World Design Guide. As of now the map is still under wraps but it will be published on Dezeen just before the festival takes place.
www.worlddesignguide.com/londondesignfestival2013
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LDF HASHTAGS Twitter: @L_D_F Instagram: @L_D_F_Official
#LDF13
@V_and_A
@designlondon
#LDF13
#100design
@tent_london #LDF13
@_designjunction #designjunction
@ClerkenwellDQ
@ShoreditchDT
#CDQ13
#LDF13
@BromptonDesign
@FitzroviaNow
#LDF13
#fitzrovianow
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KEY WIFI ZONES
COEXSISTENCE Coexistance, 288 Upper Street, London. N1 2TZ
THE CONRAN SHOP 55-57 Marylebone High Street, London. W1U 5HS HEAL'S The Heal's Building, 196 Tottenham Court Road, London. W1T7LQ CITIZEN M HOTEL 20 Lavington St, London, United Kingdom SE1 0NZ
100% DESIGN Earls Court, Exhibition Centre 2, Warwick Road. SW5 9TA
THE V&A Cromwell Road, London. SW7 2RL
BERNHARDT DESIGN PRESENTS THE OSLO LOUNGE BY AWAA Brands Limited, 99 St John Street, London. EC1M 4AS ACE HOTEL 100 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6JQ, England
DESIGN MUSEUM Design Museum, Shad Thames, London. SE1 2YD. SOUTHBANK CENTRE Belvedere Road, London. SE1 8XX
Decode PRO(duct ex)HIBITION The Looking Glass, 49 Hackney Road, London. E2 7NX DESIGN COUNCIL: INSIDE DESIGN COUNCIL Angel Building, 407 St John Street, London. EC1V 4AB
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HOW TO GET TO THE FESTIVAL AIRPORTS TO LONDON London has 5 airports: Heathrow (west), Gatwick (south), Stansted (east), Luton (north) and the City (central)
From Heathrow: By rail you can catch the Heathrow Express, this is a train service that runs every 15mins from Heathrow to Paddington and takes 20mins. To pre-book tickets please visit this website www.heathrowexpress.com however you can buy tickets at the airport (this is well sign-posted at all terminals). Price – starting at £16.50 for a single ticket. Savings if booking online. By taxi you can catch a black cab from outside each terminal, you will need to get into a taxi queue.
From Gatwick
By rail you can catch the Gatwick Express, a train service that runs every 15mins from Gatwick to Victoria and takes 30mins. To pre-book tickets please visit this website www.gatwickexpress.com however you can buy tickets at the airport (again this is well sign posted at the north and south terminals). Price starting at £15.95 for a single ticket. Savings if booking online.
From Stansted By rail you can catch the Stansted Express, this is a train service that runs every 30mins from Stansted to Liverpool
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From Luton By rail you can catch an East Midlands train (takes 21mins) or a First Capital Connect (takes 25mins) from Luton Airport Parkway Station, after a 5min bus ride from the airport. Head to the main entrance at the airport and catch a bus going to Luton Airport Parkway Station. Trains leave every 15mins. To pre-book tickets please visit this website www.london-luton.co.uk Price starting at £12.50. Savings if booking online.
From Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted & Luton you can also catch the Easybus (coach service that takes you from the airport into London). This is well sign posted at all airports. You can pre-book by visiting this website www.easybus.co.uk Prices vary from £2.00-£18.00 for a single journey.
Easybus: Heathrow to Watford Junction, Gatwick to Earl’s Court, Stansted to Baker Street, Luton to Baker Street
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HOW TO GET TO THE FESTIVAL From City Airport you are already in the city so your best bet is to catch a taxi, price approx £50 and 50mins to Victoria.
GETTING AROUND LONDON London Underground (Tube) Please see map below The Underground is a fast option of getting around the city as London traffic can be unpredictable.
To use the Underground you will need to purchase an Oyster card. This is used to tap in and out at each station. Make sure you remember to tap in and tap out as it can over- charge if you don’t.
Purchasing an Oyster card can be done at any Underground station at one of the cashiers, at the cost of £5.00 deposit and then you can add as little or as much pre-paid money on it as you like. Topping up can be done easily at any of the Oyster card machines in each station. You can return your Oyster card to a cashier when leaving London and receive your £5.00 deposit back.
Taxi’s Black cabs: You are able to flag these down on the side of the road Addison Lee: 020 7420 1702, use if you would like to pre-book at taxi
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GLOBAL DESIGN FORUM: 17TH SEPTEMBER 09.20 – 09.30: INTRODUCTION Sir John Sorrell, Chairman, London Design Festival Brendan Walker, Host for the day
09.30 – 11.00: IMAGINATION, INNOVATION, APPLICATION: A JOURNEY OF THE IDEA SPEAKERS: Adrian Van Hooydonk – Senior Vice President BMW Group Design Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg – Designer, Artist and Writer Lee Schuneman – Studio Head, Lift London/Microsoft Scott Croyle – Senior Vice President and Head of Design, HTC Tom Bassett – Founder and CEO or Bassett & Partners and Mindswarms
CHAIR: Carolyn Dailey – Founder & CEO of Dailey Partnership
11.30 – 13.00: FIVE BY FIVE: IDEAS TO SHAKE THE WORLD PANELISTS: Ilse Crawford – Founder of Studio Ilse Sir John Hegarty - Co-Founder of Bartle Bogle Hegart (BBH) Brent Hoberman – Co-Founder, Profounders Capital; Chairman, made.com Christopher Sanderson– Co-Founder and strategy and insight director at the Future Laboratory
14.00 – 15.15: CREATIVE CITY, SMART CITY, SUCCESSFUL CITY SPEAKERS: Ben Page – CEO Ipsos Mori Guta Moura Guedes – Co-Founder of Experimenta Justine Simons – Acting Deputy Mayor for Culture, Mayor of London Michael Young – Designer CHAIR: Steve Bloomfield – Foreign Editor at Monocle
15.45 – 17.00 DESIGNER OR BRAND – CHICKEN OR EGG SPEAKERS: Carmel Allen – Brand Champion of Heal’s Jaime Hayon – Designer Ross Lovegrove – Industrial Designer Alexei Orlov – Chief Marketing Officer For Volkswagen Group China CHAIR: Peter York – Author, Journalist, Broadcaster and Management Consultant
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CAMRON CLIENTS IN LONDON BARONCELLI Baroncelli will create two dramatic stands at key design destinations. For lightjunction, London’s new trade fair at designjunction, Baroncelli will showcase an installation embodying symmetry and style as multiple Saturno LED pendants are suspended to create a layered canopy of glass, polished black nickel rings and LEDs. Featuring 16 pendants in three sizes with a large pendant in the centre of the group, this cluster will entice the viewer with a playful arrangement of shapes and scale. Baroncelli will also present the breadth of their outstanding lighting collection, encompassing designs launched in April at Milan as well as new designs, at Decorex International. Location: Decorex: Perks Field & The Orangery, Kensington Palace, W8 4PX. Lightjunction: The Sorting Office, 21-31 New Oxford Street,London WC1A 1BA Date: 23rd-26th September, Sun-Mon 10am – 6pm, Tue 10am-7pm, Wed 10am-5pm Contact: Dharine.Surenthiran@camronpr.com
BERNHARDT DESIGN Bernhardt Design presents the Oslo Lounge by the trio Christoffer Angell, Øyvind Wyller and Simen Aarseth at Brands Limited. The sculptural sling chair is the inaugural product of AWAA with Bernhardt Design and makes its worldwide debut during the festival. Location: Brands Limited, 99 St John Street, London. EC1M 4AS Date: 16-20th September, Mon-Fri 9.30-6pm Contact: Amanda.Kasper@camronpr.com
THE CONRAN SHOP In collaboration with Judd Foundation, The Conran Shop will present ‘Judd at Conran’, an exclusive eight piece capsule collection of Donald Judd furniture. Still produced and made to order from Judd Foundation, The Conran Shop is the first major retailer to sell furniture by the esteemed American artist. Twitter: @TheConranShop Location: Michelin House, 81 Fulham Rd, London. SW3 6RD Date: 19th September 1pm-3pm Contact: Irene.Kopitov@camronpr.com
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CAMRON CLIENTS IN LONDON FAB WITH THE CONRAN SHOP Fab has announced a third call out for new product designs in London. Fab’s 'Disrupting Design' Call Out will take place on 19th September 2013. Hosted by Bradford Shellhammer, Fab founder and chief design officer, and Jasper Conran, The Conran Shop chairman and creative director, the event will take place at The Conran Shop Marylebone from 1pm – 3pm on Thursday 19th September. Designers from all over the world are invited to pitch new products to a panel of design experts and the winning selections will be manufactured, produced and sold on Fab.com to its 10+ million members. Twitter: @TheConranShop @Fab Location: 55 Marylebone High Street, London. W1U 5HS Date: 19th September 1pm-3pm Contact: Adnan.Abbasi@camronpr.com
FLOS Flos pays tribute to Gino Sarfatti, the most important lighting designer in the history of design. He founded Arteluce in 1939, which was then acquired by Flos in 1973. Flos has reworked five classic Sarfatti lights, using cutting edge LED technology without compromising the original designs. Location: Flos Showroom, 15 Rosebery Avenue, London. EC1R 4SP Date: 15th September 9am – 5pm Contact: Dharine.Surenthiran@camronpr.com
FRANCIS SULTANA Acclaimed interior decorator and furniture designer Francis Sultana is launching The Munira, a special collection designed by French manufacturer Marc de Berny. Whilst drawing on Sultana’s love of elegant materials, fine craftsmanship and luxurious finishes, The Munira collection echoes the elegance of the 1920s. Consisting of cabinetry, tables, upholstery and lighting, the collection has a contemporary vision of the Parisian sophistication with a hint of the Africa. Location: 46 Bourne Street, Pimlico Road, London SW1W 8JD Dates: 17th-29th September 10am-7pm Contact: Valentina.Giani@camronpr.com
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CAMRON CLIENTS IN LONDON KVADRAT Textile company Kvadrat is publishing a new book showcasing its highprofile design collaborations. The company has been working with designers and artists since its foundation in 1968, and recent years have seen tie-ups with the likes of Peter Saville, David Adjaye and the Bouroullec brothers. Interwoven: Kvadrat Textile and Design, will bring these projects together with earlier collaborations from the likes of Verner Panton and Nanna Ditzel, who created the Hallingdal 65 textile pattern. Interwoven will launch on 17th September. Location: 10 Shepherdess Walk, London N1 Dates: 17-20th September, Tue 11am-5.30pm, Wed-Fri 10am-5.30pm Contact: jennifer.godwin@camronpr.com
LES TROIS GARÇONS Earlier this year, the east London-based trio, Les Trois Garçons launched L3G Design, their new interior design practice, to support their growing portfolio of residential and commercial commissions. During LDF, they will present their debut collection of furniture in collaboration with Portuguese manufacturer De Pau. DP Pour Les Trois Garçons will feature 15 pieces including coffee tables, side tables, side boards, shelves and seating in a range of luxurious materials and colours. The collection will be on display at Maison Trois Garçons, their recently redesigned lifestyle café in the heart of Shoreditch.
Twitter: @LTroisGarcon Location: 45 Redchurch Street, Shoreditch. London. E2 7DJ Dates: Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat-Sun 9am-7pm Contact: Adnan.Abbasi@camronpr.com
LEE BROOM Lee Broom will be unveiling Electra House, his first dedicated retail space in the heart of Shoreditch on 17th September 2013. Interconnecting with Lee Broom's design studio on Rivington Street, the new store will act as a gallery and retail space. The contemporary space will present the complete range of the designer's lighting and furniture in unexpected ways including dramatic, custom-made and oversized two metre high bell jars containing illuminated furniture. To celebrate the new store, Broom will launch Carousel, a striking light fitting; Quilt, a new upholstery collection; Fulcrum, a collection of glass candlesticks; and the OLO light and Crystal Bulb in a new wooden finish. Twitter: @leebroom Location: Electra House, 93 Rivington Street, London. EC2A 3AY Dates: Wed-Sat 10am-8pm Sun 11am-6pm Contact: Irene.Kopitov@camronpr.com
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CAMRON CLIENTS IN LONDON ADHOCRACY AT LIMEWHARF Adhocracy is a tour de force in speculative thinking about our future, positioning open design and distributed manufacturing as new engines for unprecedented networks of creation and problem-solving around the world; indeed, questioning the very definition of design. Curated by Joseph Grima, adapted for London by Thomas Ermacora Adhocracy challenges the individual to participate in a global conversation. LimeWharf is a cultural innovation gallery, founded by creative radical Thomas Ermacora. Events run throughout the London Design Festival. See www.limewharf.org for details. Twitter: @LimeWharf #Adhocracy Location: LimeWharf, 45 Vyner Street , London. E2 9DJ Dates: 4th September – 12th October 2013 Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 8pm Contact: Hannah.Cox@camronpr.com
SWAROVSKI The London Design Festival will collaborate with Swarovski to set twenty influential designers and design figures a challenge on the theme of detail. Each member of the group will select an object from the V&A’s galleries and use Swarovski lenses to magnify highlights or curiosities within its design. The detail might be hidden, it may be in combinations of objects, an uncovered texture or it may reveal or redefine a gallery view. The project will invite visitors to embark on a more intense experience of the Museum’s collections, a ‘journey of detail’ to discover features that they may have otherwise overlooked. Twitter: @swarovski Location: The V&A, Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL Dates: 10am - 5.45pm Monday – Sunday Contact: Neil.Byrne@camronpr.com
TAI PING CARPETS From 19th - 20th September, Tai Ping and Fabrica present 'From the Floor Up', a collaboration with Fabrica's Design Director Sam Baron and eight emerging talents. On display at Midori House, Tai Ping rugs will become works of art as the eight designers dream up tomorrow's carpeting, with no preconceived notion, leaving behind the customary use of a horizontally placed rug. Attendees will explore the surprising potential of a rug, displayed in cutting-edge and unique forms. Twitter: @TaiPingCarpets Location: Midori House, 1 Dorset Street. W1U 4EG Dates: 19th – 20th September: Exhibition for public view 10am – 7pm Contact: Adnan.Abbasi@camronpr.com
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Baroncelli Decorex, Perks Field & The Orangery, Kensington Palace, London W8 4PX
Bernhardt Brands Limited, 99 St John Street, London EC1M 4AS
Flos Flos Showroom, 15 Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4SP
Francis Sultana 46 Bourne Street, Pimlico Road, London SW1W 8JD
Kvadrat Kvadrat Ltd, 10 Shepherdess Walk, London N1 7LB UK
Lee Broom Electra House, 95 Rivington Street, London EC2A 3AY
Les Trois Garcons 45 Redchurch Street, London E2 7DJ
Limewharf LimeWharf, 45 Vyner Street, London E2 9DJ
Swarovski The V&A, Cromwell Rd, London SW7 2RL
Tai Ping Carpets Midori House, 1 Dorset Street, London W1U 4EG
The Conran Shop Michelin House, 81 Fulham Rd, London SW3 6RD
The Conran Shop with Fab 55-57 Marylebone High Street, London W1U 5HS
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Bo London NEW Bo London is the brainchild of Alvin Leung the selftaught Michelin starred chef behind the ‘X-treme Chinese’ philosophy of cooking. Combining centuries old traditional recipes with ultra-modern techniques, Bo London revolutionises traditional Chinese cooking. 4 Mill St London, Greater London W1S 2AX 020 7493 3886
Massimo Restaurant and Oyster Bar Massimo is London’s new speciality fish restaurant and oyster bar. Their á la carte menu offers a tasty burst of fresh Mediterranean flavours in the heart of the city. Meanwhile, their informal, charming Oyster Bar is the ultimate destination for all day aperitivo, featuring crudo, gorgeous oysters, and the best Champagne and wines from France and Italy.
Balthazar
10 Northumberland Avenue London WC2N 5AE 020 7998 0555
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The original Balthazar was opened in New York City by Keith McNally in the spring of 1997. The London edition is located on the corner of Russell Street and Wellington Street in the heart of Covent Garden. The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, plus weekend brunch. From opening to closing, food will be available all day long. The French brasserie-inspired menu will include an abundance of fruits de mer as well as a wide selection of classical French brasserie and bistro dishes. The Balthazar Boulangerie is housed next door serving its own house-made artisan breads, as well as a wide selection of homemade pastries, salads and sandwiches to take away throughout the day.
4-6 Russell St, London WC2B 5HZ 020 3301 1155
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The Delaunay The Delaunay is a grand European CafĂŠ Restaurant located on the Aldwych, Covent Garden, London. It is one gorgeous room: in the style of its Wolseley stablemate, it exudes inter-war Establishment luxury, leather banquettes, brass and dark wood.
55 Aldwych London WC2B 4BB 020 7499 8558
Flesh & Buns NEW Situated at 41 Earlham Street, Covent Garden, Flesh and Buns is the latest restaurant from the team behind the ever popular Bone Daddies. Inspired by Japanese izakayas (an informal eatery) Flesh and Buns is the first London restaurant to specialise in hirata buns. Flesh and Buns is the second London opening from chef proprietor Ross Shonhan and continues to showcase his love for Japanese food. The kitchen at Flesh and Buns is headed up by Joe McCafferty, formerly of the acclaimed Roka restaurant and runner-up in the National Chef of the Year Awards 2012.
41 Earlham St London WC2H 9LX 020 7499 855841
Lutyens Located in the former Reuters building in Fleet Street, Lutyens is the latest project from Prescott & Conran Limited, the company behind the Boundary and Albion in Shoreditch. Lutyens opened on Monday 29th June 2009 and includes a large bar on Fleet Street with a charcuterie counter, 130 seat restaurant, crustacea, members club and 4 private dining and meeting rooms.
85 Fleet Street EC4Y 1AE 020 7583 8385
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Le Pain Quotidien Le Pain Quotidien combines a traditional European bakery, which sells breads and pastries at the counter, and a countryside cafe. Distinguished by the spirit of conviviality, the service is hospitable and warm, the organic foods are simple yet refined, and the ambiance, framed by antique wooden furniture and the signature communal table, is inviting and genuine. Great for breakfast. 48 The Market, Covent Garden Piazza WC2E 8RF 020 7486 6154
Brasserie Max Beneath a row of flags topping the stern, stylish Covent Garden Hotel, this bar-restaurant offers a lovely environment in which to sip drinks and munch on snacks. The tone is set by an ice bucket of Krug on the bar counter; however, the fine cocktails, old-school martinis and updated classics such as the Covent Garden Mojito (with blood-orange purĂŠe), may be a better bet. The wine list is good. Platters come in Asian, Mediterranean, dumpling and mini-burger varieties. Waiters squeeze their way between the half-moon chairs from the zinc bar in a bid to create a brasserie atmosphere.
10 Monmouth Street WC2H 9LF 020 7806 1000
Covent Garden Hotel Oozing style, Covent Garden Hotel is situated in the heart of the theatre district and is just a short walk to the Royal Opera House, Soho and within easy reach of the city's business centre. It is surrounded by some of London's best restaurants and bars, vibrant cafes and most exciting theatre, nightlife and shopping.
10 Monmouth Street WC2H 9HB 020 7806 1000
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Da Polpo Da POLPO is a casual osteria in the heart of Covent Garden. It is the third restaurant in the Polpo family and offers Italian/American comfort food in bright and airy surroundings. da POLPO seats 70 and is ideal for lunch, dinner, pre- and post-theatre supper or for a snack and a glass of wine at one of the two dining bars. The interior is built largely from reclaimed materials including a salvaged tin ceiling from New York, church pews, chemistry lab benches and Dutch school chairs. 6 Maiden Lane, WC2E 7NA 020 7836 8448
Hawksmoor Hailed as the best steak in London, Hawksmoor is located in the old Watney-Combe brewery, tucked down a quiet street, 3 minutes walk between Covent Garden station and Seven Dials.
11 Langley Street, WC2H 9JG 020 7856 2154
Ivy The Ivy is situated in the heart of London's West End, close to Leicester Square, Shaftesbury Avenue and the vibrant quarters of Covent Garden and Soho. Open late each night, the restaurant is also perfect for post theatre dinner. Close by are The Royal Opera House and Coliseum, Palace Theatre, and Donmar Warehouse.
1-5 West Street, WC2H 9NQ 020 7836 4751
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Ladurée The French patisserie’s first stand alone London tea salon has been eagerly anticipated. Never tasted a macaroon? These pretty little baked shells are filled with scrumptious ganache and come in a dizzying myriad of flavours from rose to liquorice. Ladurée is more than just macaroons though and this new tea salon offers other sweet treats and a delicious savoury menu alongside a well-sourced range of teas and coffees. Modelled on a bijou Parisian residence, take tea in the traveller’s tearoom, admire a cupcake in the artist studio or have some bubbles in the guild-panelled bar.
Unit 1, Covent Garden Market, WC2E 8RF 020 7240 0706
Les Deux Salons In October 2010 Les Deux Salons, the third venture from Michelin–starred duo Anthony Demetre and Will Smith, opened its doors to the public. The two–floor Grand Parisian brasserie situated in Covent Garden reflects the same ethos, quality and great value as its two sister restaurants Arbutus and Wild Honey. Here you can enjoy robust French cooking delights in a décor of dark green leather banquettes, mosaic marbled flooring, aged mirrors and globe lights. The feel is very much of a traditional brasserie on the Boulevard Montparnasse in Paris — busy, bustling and French.
40 - 42 William IV Street Covent Garden London WC2N 4DD 020 7420 2050
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Little Social NEW Jason Atherton of Maze and Pollen Street Social has create a slightly Manhattan accent. There’s a cocktail bar that dominates the entrance: the drinks aren’t cheap but they’re expertly made, and you can eat at the bar if you wish. Beyond this are red leather booths; the further you venture, the more discreet the tables become. Atherton’s rule appears to be ‘more is more’, so dishes that are busy with ingredients are a riot of flavors.
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5 Pollen St London, Greater London W1S 1N 020 7870 3730
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Coya restaurant and bar brings the spirit of Latin America to the heart of London. With a modern Peruvian restaurant at the centre of Coya's culture, chefs will entertain as food is prepared in one of three open kitchens: the Ceviche Bar, the Open Charcoal Grill and the Central Kitchen.The menu at Coya keeps traditional elements of Peruvian cooking alive while creating a contemporary cuisine for a modern London clientele.Sitting adjacent to the main dining room an extensive Pisco Bar specializes in bespoke pisco infusions unique to Coya, over 40 tequilas and an extensive rum list. The bar at Coya is an experience that brings together tastes, sights and sounds that are the essence of Latin America.
118 Piccadilly London W1J 7NW 020 7042 7118
Pollen Street Social Pollen Street Social's name characterizes the dining experience within its doors. It's a social restaurant where the vibrant surroundings and atmosphere which mirrors the food. People can choose what they want freely, from an extensive a la carte, sharing plates or even if it's just a dessert. And, wear what they want, regardless of whether they've come for a special occasion or just for a casual drink in the social room and some tapas. 8 Pollen Street W1S 1NQ 020 7290 7600
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Dean Street Townhouse Dean Street Townhouse is a 39 bedroom hotel and all-day dining room, located in the thick of buzzing Soho, in central London. The dining room is open for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner. The four-storey Georgian townhouse, once home to the Gargoyle Club, is rich in both its historic past and its Georgian architecture. The allday dining room serves a weekly changing menu of seasonal British food, sourced locally from producers within the UK and Ireland. Recommended for breakfast. 69 - 71 Dean Street W1D 3SE 020 7434 1775
10 Greek Street With it’s neutral yet homely interior and modern British/Mediterranean cuisine, this neighbourhood Soho restaurant is not to be missed! 10 Greek Street is in a quaint little spot where you can watch the kitchen and bar work simultaneously. This restaurant is known for it’s excellent service. 10 Greek Street, London, W1D 4DH 020 7734 4677
Barrafina Barrafina is a Spanish Tapas Restaurant and Bar, located in the heart of London’s West End. Our aim is to provide top quality Tapas, using the best ingredients we can obtain, in stylish surroundings and with friendly efficient service.
54 Frith Street W1D 4SL 020 7813 8016
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Bocca di Lupo A taste of Italy in the heart of Soho. Bocca di Lupo has received various awards and accolades for its strippeddown, honest regional Italian cuisine. Despite the buzzy feel and glamourous surroundings, they are a family business, a small and humble trattoria at heart. They specialise in the obscure and the delicious highlights of food and wine from all across Italy's twenty regions. A selection of Italian wines and home-made and imported foods is available for delivery, along with famous gelato, from Gelupo.
12 Archer Street, W1D 7BB 020 7734 2223
Brasserie Zedel A grand Parisian brasserie transported to the heart of London, serving remarkable value, traditional French food in a historic Beaux Arts/Art Deco interior.
20 Sherwood Street London W1F 7ED 020 7734 4888
Bubble Dogs Part one is Bubbledogs, which will serve ten styles of hot dogs alongside Champagne and other sparkling wines. Part two is Kitchen Table, which will seat 19 diners around the open kitchen where head chef James Knappett (previously of The Ledbury, The Berkeley and Noma) will prepare, serve and talk the guests through his contemporary European cooking.
70 Charlotte St, London W1T 4QG 0207 637 7770
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Burger and Lobster Formerly a Mayfair pub, Burger & Lobster is the much talked about restaurant to rival the likes of Meat Liquor. Staying true to a new trend of restaurants in London the menu is a stripped down selection consisting of Lobster, Lobster Roll and Burger. The décor is rustic and cosy and there is a delicious selection of cocktails on offer too. Be prepared to wait at the bar as there is a strict no booking policy, however once seated in true Camron style all on offer was sampled and we have to agree that a lack of choice is an excellent thing and it was definitely worth the wait.
54 Frith Street W1D 4SL 020 7813 8016
Ceviche A new gem which has popped up on Frith Street in line with the tapas trend that is taking over W1. Serious about Peruvian food the restaurant is anything but. Laid-back, fuss-free, and a little bit cheeky it offers splashes of Lima’s colour and Soho’s spark.
17 Frith Street, Soho, London, W1D 4RG 020 72922040
HIX HIX opened its doors to critical acclaim in 2009 and soon after won London’s Time Out Award for Best New Restaurant in 2010. The restaurant boasts Mark Hix’s signature daily-changing menu of seasonal British food, and an eclectic collection of artworks from celebrated artists such as Tracey Emin and Damien Hirst. Downstairs is the celebrated Mark’s with its apothecary bar and an eccentric cocktail list designed by mixologist extraordinaire Nick Strangeway. The bar is open from 12 noon for drinks and bar snacks with late night tipples until 1am.
66-70, Brewer Street, W1F 9UP 020 7292 3518
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Meat Liquor Meta Liquor and bar is a Rococo-style dome hidden under a carpark in Soho, London. Interior architects Shed of London and Singapore commissioned design collective I Love Dust to adorn the walls for food brand Meatailer, which is making the former Italian restaurant its permanent home after touring major festivals in the form of a partying burger van called the Meat Wagon.
74 Welbeck Street London, W1G 0BA 020 7224 4239
NOPI NOPI is a brasserie with a twist. It is an all-day dining venue serving dishes to share with robust, sunny flavours, typically from the Middle-east and Asia. The design is formal on the ground floor, with a lot of marble and brass, whilst the basement has long canteen tables looking into the open kitchen. NOPI is the brainchild of the team behind Ottolenghi and carries on its ethos of quality, innovation, freshness and abundance. 21-22 Warwick Street W1B5NE 020 7494 9584
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Grain Store NEW Grain Store occupies just one part of a vast former Victorian warehouse in the Kings Cross regeneration .The patron of this excellent new restaurant is Bruno Loubet, a chef who made his mark on London’s dining scene with the sensational Bistrot Bruno in Soho. The menu is a pick ’n’ mix of ingredients and cuisines, yet there is a consistency of style and imaginative, successful flavour pairings that is recognisably Loubet. He is particularly interested in vegetables so expect to see lots of colours.
Granary Square 1-3 Stable St, London, Greater London N1C 4AB 020 7324 4466
St Pancras Hotel The St Pancras Hotel is convenient for anyone coming in from Paris. It is also a great place to meet someone if you are in this part of the city. Head for The Gilbert Scott which is a brasseries – perfect also for breakfast.
The Gilbert Scott Bar and Restaurant Euston Road, London, NW1 2AR 020 7278 3888
Shrimpy’s at The Filling Station Kings Cross King’s Cross is full of surprises. If you peer around the fibreglass screen of The Filling Station, an abandoned gas station on Goods Way converted by Carmody Groarke, you’ll be presented with a secluded courtyard overlooking the canal in which sits Shrimpy’s an offshoot of Hackney’s Bistrotheque. King’s Cross Filling Station, Goods Way N1C 4UR 020 8880 6111
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Beagle is a smart café, bar and restaurant in the railway arches below Hoxton Overground station. Setting it in such a dissonant location – with trains rattling overhead, and only a view of the Geffrye Museum’s back entrance – is clearly an act of faith for its owners, who have pursued this project with hound-like doggedness. James Ferguson was head chef at the excellent Rochelle Canteen for four years, and the same back-to-basics British ethos is evident at the Beagle. You can expect seasonal, produce led, affordable British food and drinks.
397-400 Geffrye Street, London E2 8HZ 020 7613 2967
Dishoom Dishoom pays homage to the old Irani Cafes of Bombay. Our affordable all-day sharing menu is inspired by the traditional Parsi dishes served in these cafes - which are beloved to Bombayites everywhere, yet sadly disappearing - and the famous street grills and beach stalls of south Bombay. They are open all day, every day, from breakfast through to lunch and dinner, as well as for chai, coffee, daytime drinks and evening tipples.. 7 Boundary Street, London E2 7JE 020 7420 9324
Duck and Waffle Duck & Waffle is on the 40th floor of the Heron Tower allowing you to absorb beautiful views of London and beyond. The clue to Duck & Waffle's main attraction lies in the name. 24-hour opening is promised, with waffles by night, duck by day. Heron Tower 110 Bishopsgate, City of London, London EC2N 4AY 020 3640 7310
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The Modern Pantry The Modern Pantry's philosophy: the desire to please and excite the palate by fusing everyday cooking with modern ingredients. It’s a great place to enjoy a three course dinner or lunch or maybe something a little lighter after the theatre. Come in and enjoy a cup of coffee and a pastry or a glass of wine and a snack at any time of the day, or choose from the delicatessen dishes, sandwiches, soups, pies and pastries, cakes, coffees, teas and juices to take away.
48 St. John's Square EC1V 4JJ 020 7553 9210
Albion Café at The Boundary Albion is a café and small shop, with an in-house bakery and cake counter where you can call in for a glass of wine or a cup of tea. You can also enjoy a hearty breakfast, lunch or dinner at Albion. The vast majority of the food and drink products are British. Albion is located just three minutes away from ACE! 2-4 Boundary Street, Shoreditch, London, E2 7DD 02077291051
St. John Though obviously it is mainly a meat eater’s paradise, they serve surprisingly excellent bread from their own inhouse bakery. The menu changes every day, but Superb Isle of Man kippers might vie with pork chops from the Gloucester Old Spot breed, and puddings could include a prune suet pudding and Dorset apple cake; all relatively normal, while the sourcing is excellent, demonstrating the care taken to create genuine individuality. 26 St. John Street EC1M 4AY 020 3301 8069
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Tramshed Steak and chicken are the order of the day at Tramshed. The menu is simple – three sharing starters, whole freerange chicken or Mighty-marbled sirloin steak by the 250g. The famous grade-2 listed tramshed building on Garden Walk and Rivington Street was designed by Vincent Harris and built in 1905 as an electricity generating facility for the Tramway System. If you are in Shoreditch, this is also great for breakfast.
32 Rivington Street Shoreditch, London EC2A 3LX 020 7749 0478
Zetter Townhouse Clerkenwell, once the centre of Dickensian London, was known also for its breweries and Gin distilleries and the unique cocktail recipes of The Zetter Townhouse pay homage to that heritage. Old recipes for tinctures, bitters and herbal remedies have inspired cocktails and homemade cordials that sit behind the apothecary style counter. Accessed through a discreet entrance on St John’s Square, the lounge within is a sumptuous and intriguing place – an ideal hideout for an afternoon of lazy reading, a relaxed working lunch or an evening or riotous revelry!
49-50 St Johns Square 020 7324 4545
The Clove Club The Clove Club is a bar and restaurant in Shoreditch Town Hall in East London. The Clove Club is comprised of two rooms - in restaurant, in which they serve an ambitious five course menu, featuring interesting and often overlooked British ingredients and produce. The bar is lively, with the option to pop in for a drink, or stay for a full meal of dishes that are simpler than in the restaurant but of the same ethos. 380 Old Street, London EC1V 9LT 020 7729 6496
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Elliot’s Elliot’s is a great spot for foodies and tourists (and foodie tourists), located as it is amongst the hubbub of Borough Market. Situated on Stoney Street, the café merges somewhat with other surrounding eateries, but a black and white façade keeps it bold and visible. Large bay windows are lined inside and out with wooden benches, accompanied by a few tables and chairs on the pavement for fans of alfresco. 12 Stoney Street SE1 9AD 0207 403 7436
Union Street Café NEW Union Street Café is Gordon Ramsey’s urban warehouse destination near Borough. Union Street Café will be offering quality Mediterranean inspired food with a daily changing menu, prepared in an open theatre style kitchen. Serving fresh, seasonal produce from local suppliers including nearby Borough market, as well as directly sourced artisan ingredients from the Mediterranean. Union street Café is also backed by David Beckham! Opens on the 16th September
85 Fleet Street EC4Y 1AE 020 7583 8385
Roast Deliciously British, Roast is aptly situated in Britain’s oldest food market. It is dedicated to classical British cooking and using the finest seasonal produce. It’s dishes wines and cocktails are constantly evolving and, wherever you sit, there is a view- either into its open kitchen, over Borough Market or onto St. Paul’s Cathedral. Recommended for breakfast.
The Floral Hall, Stoney Street SE1 1TL 0845 034 7300
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Oblix In The Shard Rainer Becker’s latest creation, Oblix, was inspired by the incredible view of London’s unique skyline. Taking inspiration from the location on the 32nd floor of The Shard, Rainer was reminded of the rooftop views of New York and references a New York grill as backdrop and inspiration for the menu. Oblix offers both a restaurant and a bar lounge that is located over the whole of the 32nd floor. Secret Tip: We would recommend popping along to the bar, not the restaurant!
Level 32, The Shard 31 St Thomas Street, London SE1 9RY 020 7268 6700
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Joe’s Situated in the heart of achingly fashionable Brompton Cross with its designer stores and stylish people, Joe’s is perfectly placed for the European cognoscenti who inhabit this part of London to feel at home. The menu is driven by the chef’s passion for fresh seasonal food and her influential Greek-Cypriot roots. It is now headed up by Chef Maria Elia who made her name at The Whitechapel Gallery Dining Room. Good for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
126 Draycott Avenue SW3 3AH 020 7225 2217
Medlar Medlar is owned by Joe Mercer Nairne and David O'Connor. It is their first restaurant venture providing fantastic food and service in a relaxed environment, cooking seasonal ingredients from the British Isles and Europe accurately and simply. The style is French based but takes inspiration from all over.
438 King's Road London SW10 0LJ 020 7349 1900
Racine Chef Patron Henry Harris opened Racine ten years ago and over the last decade this award winning French restaurant has become a firm London favourite. His careful sourcing of good seasonal ingredients mean that he has put together a great menu of French bistro and restaurant classic. In the heart of Knightsbridge and close to the Royal Albert Hall, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Royal Court Theatre, Racine is one of the finest French Restaurants in London. 239 Brompton Rd, London Greater London, SW32EP 020 7349 1900
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Daphne’s Daphne's appeal lies not only in its seasonal cooking, but also its natural warmth and effortless Italian charm. Located in Brompton Cross between Chelsea and South Kensington, it is an ideal spot for lunch near to Knightsbridge or King's Road. The Natural Museum, Science Museum, V&A, Royal Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall and Royal Court are also just around the corner.
126 Draycott Avenue SW3 3AH 020 7225 2217
Aubaine Aubaine is a true blend of cosmopolitan style and French cuisine. Combining the elegance of a Parisian salon with the relaxed ambience of a Provençal bistro Aubaine serves both simplicity and style. Superb food, urban yet rustic interiors and personable service give Aubaine an air of relaxed sophistication and an aura of chic. Great place for coffee and breakfast and meeting during LDF! 260-2652 Brompton Rd, London Greater London SW3 2AS 020 7225 2217
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34 34 serves carefully sourced meat, game and fish. The centrepiece of the kitchen is a bespoke charcoal grill, imported from Argentina. The designer, Martin Brudnizki, has taken inspiration from English, Edwardian and Art Deco styles for the design of the restaurant. 34 is located on South Audley Street, just off Grosvenor Square, in the heart of Mayfair. 34 Grosvenor Square London W1K 2HD 020 3350 3434
Scott’s Scott’s in Mount Street, Mayfair, is a seafood restaurant offering the finest oysters, fish and crustacea. Seasonal game, meat and vegetarian dishes also feature. Fish is responsibly caught from sustainable sources. Tables look on to the elegant oyster and Champagne bar with the full à la carte menu being served throughout the day from 12 noon.
20 Mount Street W1K 2HE 020 7495 7309
The Coburg Bar, The Connaught Elegant and chic, the art deco themed Coburg is well worth a visit. The soul of the Coburg Bar lies in tradition and warmth and the atmosphere inside reflects this – quiet, intimate, relaxed and inviting. The bar’s recent extension offers more space and a wonderful view across Carlos Place. The Connaught, Carlos Pl, London W1K 2AL 020 7499 7070
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Radio Rooftop Bar This is a recently opened bar situated on the 10th floor of the ME London hotel in Aldwych, features some of the best panoramic views of the city. With tapas and cocktails on offer (about £10 each) and occasionally live DJ sets, this bar, which is open from 11am until late (3am Thurs-Sat), is the perfect place to soak up the afternoon sun or the dazzling city lights at night. 336-337 Strand London WC2R 0EZ 0845 601 8980
The Queen of Hoxton This bar reflects the laid-back urban feel of Shoreditch. With artificial turf, a barbecue kitchen and a very successful film club showing cult classics almost daily for £12, its rooftop bar is a great evening hang-out for this summer.
1-5 Curtain Rd London EC2A 3JX 020 7422 0958
The Boundary Rooftop Bar and Grill This is another Shoreditch favourite, but far swankier than its neighbour. On the roof of the eponymous hotel, it is open from midday to 11pm all year, regardless of the weather. There is a weatherproof pergola if clouds gather, and vines, flowers, wild herbs and real fires, making it a calming refuge. Evening main courses from £7.50, including prawn brochette, and salt-cod beignets.
2-4 Boundary St, London, E2 7DD 020 7729 1051
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LONDON TOP 10 NON-DESIGN DESTINATIONS 1. ACE HOTEL If you are in East London, visit the new Ace Hotel London Shoreditch which softly opens this week and is poised to re-define contemporary Shoreditch. The 260+ room hotel won't be fully open but you'll get the Ace sensibility - reflective of the cosmopolitan yet historic character of the surrounding neighbourhood - in the exterior and lobby area, createdin collaboration with Universal Design Studio. They'll be serving coffee from Square Mile Coffee Roasters and you may see workers putting the final touches on the lobby bar by Max Lamb and the new restaurant, Hoi Polloi, from the team behind Bistrotheque. Address: 100 Shoreditch High Street, London, E16JQ Website: www.acehotel.com
2. PECKHAM Once the South London spot infamous for being a little rough around the edges, Peckham has now become the new hub for all things creative, cool and emerging. Filled with an eclectic mix of galleries, cafés and creative studios, if it’s a leisurely afternoon or evening you’re after – Peckham has it all. Frank’s Café: Nestled on the 10th floor of a car park rooftop, Frank’s Café offers panoramic views over London to die for and cocktails and tapas style food to match. Created in collaboration with Bold Tendencies – an art commissioning project – you’ll find yourself surrounded by sculptures as you sip your drinks. Rooftop Film Club: There’s appears to be a common theme with rooftop entertainment in Peckham, so if the sun’s still shining make sure you catch a film at the trendy Peckham Rye Rooftop Film Club. Frank's Cafe Website: www.frankscafe.org.uk Rooftop Cinema Website: www.rooftopfilmclub.com
3. JONATHAN YEO: PORTRAITS NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY Jonathan Yeo is an artist renowned for his striking portraits of celebrity subjects. Working in media as varied as collage and oil paints, Yeo paints directly from life. His subjects come from the world of politics, media and the arts and this exhibition at the NPG will feature portraits of Kevin Spacey, Grayson Perry (as Claire) and Michael Parkinson. Address: National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, London WC2H 0HE (next to the National Gallery) Dates: From 11 September – 4 January 2014 Website: www.npg.org.uk
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LONDON TOP 10 NON-DESIGN DESTINATIONS 4. A JOURNEY THROUGH LONDON’S SUBCULTURE: 1980S TO NOW A Journey Through London Subculture: 1980s to Now illustrates a perceived thread of creativity between the post-punk era and the present day; a legacy that underpins London's incredible creative potential today. The project occupies the first floor of The Old Selfridges Hotel and seeks to make connections between London’s creative past and the present day. Influential figures such as Gilbert & George, Tom Dixon, Alexander McQueen, Martino Gamper and Giles Deacon are amongst those from London’s creative scene involved. The project, curated by ICA Executive Director Gregor Muir, brings together a range of multidisciplinary practices including art, fashion, graphics, craft and design, highlighting the idea that distinct and differing art forms can exist in the same space at the same time.
Address: The Old Selfridges Hotel, 1 Orchard Street, W1H 6JS Dates: 13 September 2013 - 20 October 2013 Opening hours: every day 12pm – 6pm Website: www.ica.org.uk
5. LONDON OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND Now in its 21st year, Open House is a wonderful weekend of discovery, as over 700 ‘hidden’ places in the capital open their doors. This is a fantastic time to delve into the architecture in the city, and get under the skin of London’s buildings. The aim is to change the public’s perception of the buildings around them, and encourage involvement, through these fun explorations – all for free. Dates: 21st and 22nd September Website: www.londonopenhouse.org
6. BERMONDSEY STREET FESTIVAL Bermondsey Street Festival is an annual celebration of music, dance, cuisine and creativity and has successfully brought a party vibe to the area each September for the past six years. The street will host a fashion show, a dog show, al fresco film viewings and a huge variety of arts, crafts and food stalls from some of the best designer-makers in the area. There will also be great live music from an eclectic mix of bands and singer-song writers in the Acoustic Garden along with local contemporary dance groups and theatre performances. Address: 2 Bermondsey Square, Southwark, London SE1 3UN Date: 21st September 2013 Opening Hours: 11am to 7pm Website: www.bermondseystreetfestival.org.uk
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LONDON TOP 10 NON-DESIGN DESTINATIONS 7. COVENT GARDEN Easily accessible and always buzzing with activity, Covent Garden celebrates the Festival this year with an innovative kinetic installation by renowned theatre designer Es Devlin. Designjunction returns to the striking Postal Sorting Office for the third edition of its flagship London show with a line-up of global brands, smaller cutting edge labels, pop-ups, installations and eateries. Londonbased architecture studio Felix&Merlin launches its first capsule furniture, product and lighting collection, TMforF&M, in a pop-up at Seven Dials; and the Aram Store is showcasing a behind-the-scenes look at the work of Benjamin Hubert. Don’t miss cult burger bar Shake Shack’s first European outpost or soak up the superior French atmosphere at Balthazar which opened earlier this year. Website: www.coventgardenlondonuk.com
8. SERPENTINE SACKLER CENTRE Architect Zaha Hadid has transformed the Magazine, a former 19th century gunpowder store into a second home for the Serpentine Gallery, which will open to the public on 28th September. The Serpentine Sackler Gallery is a short walk from the main gallery and will feature a 900 square metre space that will include a new gallery, restaurant and social space. In typical Hadid style, the new structure is a curvaceous sculptural form. But its light and transparent form complements rather than competes with the Grade II listed neo-classical architecture of the original building. It is the Zaha Hadid Architects' first permanent structure in central London and continues a relationship between the Gallery and the architect, which began with the inaugural Serpentine Gallery Pavilion Commission in 2000. The landscape around the new building will be designed and planted by the world-renowned landscape artist Arabella Lennox-Boyd. Address: West Carriage Drive, London W2 Website: www.serpentinegallery.org
9. OBLIX BAR, THE SHARD The Shard has become London's dominant landmark and for those of you in London this week, there is a way in which you can appreciate the building from a different perspective. Oblix, the restaurant and bar by Rainer Becker, opened this year on the 32nd floor. He worked with architect Claudio Silvestrin on the interior space. Our suggestion is not to book in the restaurant but go for a drink around 6pm, especially on a Friday night with live music, it doesn't get better. Address: Level 32, The Shard, 31 St Thomas Street SE1 Website: www.oblixrestaurant.com
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LONDON TOP 10 NON-DESIGN DESTINATIONS 10. THE SHOP: LONDON FASHION WEEK POP-UP SHOP This September, The British Fashion Council launches ‘The Shop’, a special pop-up for London Fashion Week. Ideally located in the West Wing of Somerset House, ‘The Shop’ is a concept store bringing together top creatives from around the UK to showcase their work in one space. Designed by British artist Robert Storey, pop along and see capsule collections from hot names such as Sophia Webster, Zoe Jordan and Bella Freud. Open from 13th – 22nd September, the space will also play host to a series of events open to the public.
Address: Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA Dates: 13th September – 22nd September Website: www.somersethouse.org.uk
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