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Sarah, Duchess of York
HRH Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, Anouska Hempel
Nina Campbell and Guest Miles De Lange and Timothy Mather Serena Armstrong-Jones, Countess of Snowdon, and Charles & Pandora Delevingne
Anouska Hempel
Kimberleigh Garner Sir Mark Weinberg Sophie Patterson and Martin Waller
V&A MUSEUM
Aspecial awards ceremony was held at the V&A Museum in London, to celebrate the 26th anniversary of the
Andrew Martin International Interior Designer of the Year
Awards. Founded by Martin Waller in 1996, the Awards are created to shine a spotlight on the very best international interior design talent and as a means to recognise the extraordinary designers on the world stage today.
To mark the occasion, Martin Waller, the company’s founder, presented the award programme’s first-ever
Lifetime Achievement Award to Anouska Hempel.
BUSY Lizzie!
We join Liz Brewer, the UK’s foremost Etiquette Expert, TV Commentator, Author, and Social Fixer, as she attends the most glamorous and interesting events in London and beyond, and - especially for Halloween - beyond the beyond!
Michele Herbert, Louise & Stephen Kornfeld & Liz Brewer
Fernando Allende, Michele Rella, Mari Allend, Frank Rella
GIORGIO ARMANI
Sloane Street Boutique I enjoyed some conversation and bubbles with Georgia Viera, Actor Christian Vit and his delightfully vibrant sister Sharon Vit, Retail Director of Giorgio Armani.
ANGEL BALL
Denise Rich and her daughters Daniela Rich Kilstock and Ilona Rich Schachter - founders of the Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer
Research welcomed many sincere and generous supporters to the Angel Ball at Cipriani Wall Street. The star-studded event raised $2.8m.
I was also delighted to meet the Mexican Singer/Actor/Film producer Fernando Allende and his wife Mari, who will be in UK mid-November, staying with Lady Wilnelia Forsyth to celebrate his birthday! Fernando is the star of a new American TV series ‘Mexican Dynasties’. Guests included: Tommy Hilfiger and his wife Dee, Chaka Khan, Joy Corrigan, and Candace Bushnell.
Daniela Rich Kilstock Tommy Hilfiger, Denise Rich and Dee Hilfiger Joy Corrigan
RITA HAYWORTH ALZHEIMER GALA
and Princess Yasmin Aga Khan receives Legion d’Honour Princess Yasmin Aga Khan’s annual Gala benefiting her late mother’s Rita Hayworth Alzheimer Association. Raising a record amount to continue researching this heart-breaking disease. I was honoured to join her being bestowed with the Legion d’Honor at the French Consulate.
Clockwise from top left: Jad Ghandour, Liz Brewer, Juliet Mayhew, Besssy Lemos, Soha Edris, Claudia van Leer, Olga Betsiroits, Eda Abkar, Kareem Abu, Lisa Tchenguiz, Monica Perlman, Niki Cole, Lavender Howard, Relinda Abu & Adam Blanshay
NIKI COLE LUNCH AND ANNOUNCEMENT OF JAD GHANDOUR AUTUMN COLLECTION
On the eve of my departure to the US, Niki Cole hosted a vibrant and delicious private lunch for 21 guests at China Tang at which dashing, debonair Jad Ghandour announced his Autumn collection.
Jad Ghandour and Lavender Howard Kareem & Relinda Abu Producer Adam Blanshay and Liz Brewer
SALLY FISZMAN’S
Halloween Party 2 years in the making!!!
A ghostly, grisly transformation of One Marylebone Road, matched the 300 guests in fabulous costumes making it virtually impossible to recognise anyone - let alone our ghostly gothic attired hostess Sally! Champagne, entertainers and Magician DYNAMO!
Arrived with my own ghoulie - Wayne Sleep OBE and lovely friend Niki Cole dressed as a very glamorous ‘High class hooker from Hell’.
Despite their costumes, I managed to recognise,
Jilly Johnson, Susan Bernerd & Roger Moss,
Harvey & Angela Sonning, Kimberley Robson.
Wayne Sleep, Liz Brewer, Niki Cole and Peregrine Armstrong-Jones Sally Fiszman Polly Shalson
Alexander de Cadenet with HSH Princess Adelheid Coudenhove-Kalergi of Liechtenstein Davide Zur Goldstaub Pat Doherty and Liz Brewer Sculptor Beth Cullen-Kerridge and Tom Kerridge
Alexander de Cadenet’s MEDICI SKULLS has a haunting pride of place at the SAATCHI GALLERY
An inspirational occasion, at the Saatchi Gallery, attending with my daughter Tallulah Rendall. Artist Alexander de Cadenet’s launch of his latest haunting series of famous "skull portraits", created using photos of the actual skulls, of the Florentine rulers’ taken from within the Michelangelo tomb, including the celebrated Medici Family. Also viewing was Guest of honour, the effervescent HSH Princess Adelheid Coudenhove-Kalergi of Liechtenstein. Pat Doherty, Tony Lorenz, Davide zur Goldstaub. I also enjoyed meeting sculptor Beth Cullen-Kerridge with her husband chef Tom Kerridge. K
THE OTHER HOUSE LAUNCH PARTY
DITA LAUNCHES IN KNIGHTSBRIDGE
Lady Mary Charteris and Naomi Heaton
Diana Vickers
Sophie Hermann and Pips Taylor Elizabeth Day and Beatrice Kight Arocking and jam-packed launch party, complete with some real characters (there were even a few from The Lion King cast!) saw the neighbourhood welcome the truly-stunning The Other House. This new sector of residents-club offers apartment-style living in Club Flats with fivestar hotel services. Spread across multiple renovated townhouses which have been transformed into a cool space complete with atriums, spa, member’s club, meeting rooms, swimming pool, and multiple bar/dining options. The beautiful and charming Naomi Heaton is CEO and the mastermind behind the project and its design. Cosy nooks, elegant meeting rooms, a buzzy restaurant and bar all ensure The Other House is sure to become a go-to destination - you’ll just have to decide how long to go for! www.otherhouse.com
Sarah Lindsay Hugo Taylor
Lady Victoria Hervey Laura Pradelska
DITA - the luxury hand-crafted eyewear brand opens their first European store in the heart of Knightsbridge DITA Knightsbridge sits in eminent geographic company alongside their other stores in Rodeo Drive, Melrose, Newport Beach, San Francisco, SoHo, Madison Ave, Sydney, Aoyama & Daikanyama, with a new flagship under construction on Paris’ Rue Saint-Honoré. To celebrate the launch the boutique hosted a lavish party where cocktails and canapés were enjoyed by guests including: Maria Khalifa, Erna Leon, Olivia and Alice, Nico Yennaris, Sony Turner, Tayo Cardoso. www.dita.com
