For devotees of the very best of Christmas spirit(s), furniture and cigars: luxury launches site VeryFirstTo.com has partnered with British furniture and interiors company Timothy Oulton to offer the world’s most remarkable bar cabinet. Marcel Knobil, founder of VeryFirstTo, says “Nothing like this has ever previously been offered and may never be possible again.” The Ultimate Bar Cabinet […]
DRINKS: Champagne Laurent-Perrier and Joe & Seph’s at Taste of London
June 16, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Champagne Laurent-Perrier and popcorn pioneers Joe & Seph’s have come up with a Strawberry & Elderflower Popcorn which will be showcased at Taste of London Capturing the fruity notes of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé, the popcorn has been infused with fresh strawberry, fragrant elderflower and smooth caramel. In the immortal words of Vivian from Pretty Woman: “It brings out […]
TRAVEL REVIEW: Insider’s Take on P&O Britannia
March 11, 2015 by 1 Comment
Seriously, I go to a lot of launches. But, wow, this one was the biggie. Alan Greenhalgh reports from the inaugural celebrations of P&O’s largest and newest cruise liner extraordinaire, Britannia. You’ll have seen the coverage over the news, read these pieces here Inside Look and here’s a review of the actual event. We got sneak peek […]
A Dinner Date with Raymond Blanc on board The British Pullman
July 26, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur, Raymond Blanc, hosts a dinner on board The British Pullman, sister train to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, on 16th November 2013. This event launches a series of ‘pop-up’ dinners on board London’s iconic train throughout 2013 and 2014 hosted by some of the UK’s most celebrated chefs. Raymond Blanc’s specially created 7 course […]
The Ampersand Hotel – Connecting Culture & Kensington
August 23, 2012 by 3 Comments
Built in 1888, The Ampersand Hotel, independent hotel and part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World™, is one of London’s original Victorian boutique hotels and opens its doors at the end of August 2012. Located on Harrington Road, this new 111 bedroom destination is just seconds away from South Kensington tube station and on the doorstep of […]
Leo Bancroft Hair Care Range for Tesco
April 19, 2012 by 1 Comment
Last night saw the vibrant launch of Leo Bancroft’s product range for Tesco at Club at the Ivy. The champagne flowed copiously and the event was enjoyed by ITV’s Ruth Langsford, former British Heavyweight Boxing Champion Derek Chisora, The The’s Matt Johnson, Liam Botham, model Amy Willerton, Nancy Sorrell (who says ‘the shine spay is fantastic’) Vic Reeves, Lembit Opik, singer Javine Hylton and actor Mem Ferda. A […]
Ultra Suede: In Search of Halston
November 8, 2011 by 4 Comments
No-one represented the 70’s quite like legendary fashion designer Roy Halston Frowick and, in this movie documentary, ‘UltraSuede: In Search of Halston‘ filmmaker Whitney Smith and Verve Pics takes us on a fabulous journey through the man’s life and times. Smith has had a lifelong fascination with the 70’s look and lifestyle for himself and, using his self confessed […]
Beatle’s Juice | Champagne for the wedding of Sir Paul and Lady McCartney
October 13, 2011 by 2 Comments
Here’s our exclusive interview with M. Gilles Dumangin, champagne maker for Sir Paul and Lady McCartney’s wedding in London on the 9th October 2011. How did you hear the news that your champagne was at the wedding reception of Sir Paul and Lady McCartney? We heard the very good news that Sir Paul McCartney chose […]
