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Biographer of Jerusalem: Simon Sebag Montefiore
Jerusalem: The Biography is the title of a new book by the acclaimed historian Simon Sebag Montefiore, known to Russian readers as the author of Stalin: The Court of the Red Tsar, Young Stalin, and Potemkin: Catherine the Great's Imperial Partner.
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Success according to Tommy Hilfiger
For Tommy Hilfiger last year saw the opening of his flagship London store on Old Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, only a few steps away from the world-famous Harrods.
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Ashley Isham: “For me London is the fashion capital of the world!”
Fashion designer Eshamuddin Ismail was born in Singapore and rose to fame in Europe as Ashley Isham – he changed his name for practical purposes to make it easier for others to remember.
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The Romantic World of Santa Montefiore
For some, love is a blessing, for others – a curse. For the author Santa Montefiore it is a profession.
Social Life
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Russian Festival Maslenitsa in London
On the 26 February the sun came out for Maslenitsa in London, organised by Ensemble Productions, which saw Russian locals and other Londoners celebrating the coming of spring in Trafalgar Square.
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Russian Ballet Icons Gala 2012
On the 4 March the Russian Ballet Icons Gala 2012 was held at the London Coliseum in support of the Sacred Heart Charitable Foundation.
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The Film Project at Selfridges
In March, Creative Director of Selfridges Alannah Weston welcomed leading womenswear designers, celebrated film directors and a who’s who of trendsetters from the world of fashion, film and the arts to celebrate the premiere of The Film Project in the Old Selfridges Hotel.
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Chatila Celebrates International Women’s Day
At the initiative of Marwan Chatila and Andrey Arshavin a charity event took place at the Chatila Bond Street boutique on the 8th of March to celebrate International Women's Day.
Fashion
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SADO, A/W 2011-2012
SADO presented its A/W 2011-2012 collection at Freemasons Hall during London Fashion Week.Read more updates here photos: www.paulkhera.com
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MATH and Trousers London, AW11
To mark the opening of London Fashion Week guests gathered at The Hospital - the private members club in Covent Garden known as a working platform for many artists.
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Belle Sauvage: A/W 2011-2012
Belle Sauvage Show, 19 February, 2011. LondonPhotos: www.paulkhera.com
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New Name: Bernard Chandran. LFW A/W 2011-2012
For Malaysian-born Chandran life may be not all black and white but it definitely comes in block colours - that's the impression he gave us at his show at The Northumberland during the London Fashion Week.
Blogs
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Summer Time: al fresco terrace at The Rib Room
While Londoners are still hiding under the layers of their winter clothes, restaurants are launching new summer terraces. One of the latest additions to the rare breed of decent outdoor terraces in London, where space comes at a premium, is the terrace of the recently revived Rib Room - once legendary restaurant in the heart [...]
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Shaken, Not Stirred! The launch of Sparrow Gin
The newest arrival from London's troubled neighbourhood Peckham Rye is not another grim headline, but a beautiful bottle of gin. Decorated by a pin-up style image of a ginger head beauty, it was presented to the press in the City. This London dry gin has distinctive citrus and juniper aromas. Grapefruit peel is the leading [...]
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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Gem : jewellery by Wendy Yau .
Exotic birds in cages, crouching tigers, palm trees, bats, dragonflies, chameleons, flowers, all intertwined into complex and harmonious ornaments, look stunning displayed in luxurious surroundings of a discreet boutique on Cadogan Place. All these are elements of Wendy Yau’s new collection presented by Annoushka Ducas at her flagship store next to Sloane Square. The highly imaginative and [...]
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Afternoon Tea. Nobu Style.
Move over, scones, clotted cream, cucumber sandwiches and biscuits. The new kid on the culinary block is afternoon tea a'la Japonaise. Afternoon tea, the traditional British social staple, gets an oriental makeover from Nobu's award-winning executive chef, Mark Edwards. Nobu's bespoke Japanese inspired afternoon tea includes a selection of savoury Takoyaki (beef and shrimp Japanese [...]
From the Editor
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From the Editor. April 2012
Dear readers! April is amazing in every respect. There’s dazzling sunlight to enjoy, and the sun’s warm rays on your face, and the chance to play pranks – unless you forget about April Fool’s Day, as I occasionally do.
Health & Beauty
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Modern Hair Colouring
In developing countries’ capital cities you’re in luck if you get to see the apprentice of a well-known maestro or someone who worked with a hairdressing heavyweight.
