The Luxe List: October
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BRAND: Sabina Sommer
We all know Scandis do fashion so well, and Sabina Sommer is the latest Copenhagen-based label to prove it. Expect all the best new season trends, from oversized ruffled collars to ditsy prints, Liberty-inspired florals and directional puff-sleeve blouses, to organza and lamé dresses.
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FILM: Rebecca
After a whirlwind romance in Monte Carlo with handsome widower Maxim de Winter (Armie Hammer), a newly married young woman (Lily James) arrives at Manderley, her new husband’s imposing family estate on a windswept English coast. Naive and inexperienced, she begins to settle into the trappings of her new life, but finds herself battling the shadow of Maxim’s first wife, the elegant and urbane Rebecca, whose haunting legacy is kept alive by Manderley’s sinister housekeeper Mrs. Danvers (Kristin Scott Thomas).
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LIPSTICK: Victoria Beckham Beauty
‘Posh’ is the new lipstick collection from Victoria Beckham Beauty, which pays homage to her Spice Girls years. Available to buy from 3rd October, the make-up launch will include nine beautiful shades (with names such as Pixi, Girl, Spice, Pout, Fringe, Pose and Sway) and comprises a bold and playful palette, covering pale peach nudes, mid-tone mauves and bright reds. The collection will be available at VictoriaBeckhamBeauty.com and each costs £34.
BALLET: Royal Opera House
After an absence of seven months, The Royal Ballet is back – virtually – joined by an orchestra to broadcast a live performance from the main stage of the Royal Opera House. This celebration, curated by Royal Ballet director Kevin O’Hare, will shine a light on the artistry and talent of the dancers, as the company performs highlights from its repertory. The online shows will take place from 9th October–8th November.
Visit ROH.org.uk
CANDLE: Loewe
Loewe has launched its first collection of candles and home fragrances. Available in 11 scents – honeysuckle, beetroot, juniper berry, tomato leaves, coriander, liquorice, marihuana, peas, oregano, cypress balls and ivy – the candles are made from natural vegetable wax and are presented in a glazed, ribbed terracotta earthenware vessel. Our favourite is the tomato leaf essence, which will fill your home with a green aroma – perfect as we head into autumn.
Visit PerfumesLoewe.com
JEWELLERY: The Roots, Alighieri
The latest collection from the jewellery brand du jour is here. Alighieri’s 'The Roots' examines who we are and what matters to us most, reflected in chunky, imperfect chains, mismatched earrings and quirky charm bracelets – stack ‘em high for an on-trend look.
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WORKOUT: Psycle at Home
Top London fitness studio Psycle has launched an at-home programme. With classes from 20 to 60-minutes each, the team has created workouts to fit any schedule. All classes are led by some of the capital’s top instructors and are accessible anytime, anywhere – customers can choose from yoga, ride, barre and strength classes. Individual classes cost £12 for 48-hour access, or you can buy a five-class bundle for £50 or monthly memberships at £35 for unlimited classes.
Visit PsycleLondon.com
DINNER PARTY BOX: McQueen Flowers
McQueen's Flowers has launched a new floral dinner party package. Created by its in-house events team, its new 'Dinner Party in a Box' will provide everything you need to create a professional-looking tablescape at home. Customers can choose from three colour themes and each set will come with three glass vases holding hand-tied bouquets; four bud vases filled with matching flowers and foliage; four golden candle holders, tall dinner candles and bobèches; and five clear glass votives filled with white tealights.
Visit McQueens.co.uk
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INSTAGRAM: Awkward Zara
If you’ve ever been perplexed by the poses struck by Zara’s models, you’re not alone. @AwkwardZara is the account we’ve been waiting for, documenting the high street brand’s weirdest and wackiest e-commerce shots, along with tongue-in-cheek captions – from peculiarly placed accessories to surprising use of kitchen appliances – it’s the account to follow.
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SERUM: The Pill
The Nue Co. launched in 2017 with the aim of redefining the relationship we have with our health. ‘The Pill’ is the brand’s latest launch and contains is a single daily dose of every key nutrient for the skin. From complex AHAs and hyaluronic acid to the K-Beauty hero tiger grass, the team has taken the complexity of layering actives and acids out of your routine to offer a one-step solution for smooth, dewy and deeply hydrated skin. Long term, it also supports the production of collagen and procollagen, can reduce breakouts, increases skin hydration and decreases fine lines. Sign us up.
Visit UK.TheNueCo.com
DELIVERY: Wild Radish
Wild Radish is a new chef-lead recipe box subscription with recipes from the likes of Phillip Howard, Anna Hansen and Alyn Williams. Wild Radish uses the same suppliers as their chefs, providing customers with ingredients that are unable to buy elsewhere. Bookings for the first set of deliveries will go live on 12th October, and each recipe box will come with a tailored surprise (such as fresh bread and salted butter or some artisanal chocolate) and a bottle of wine for the food they are cooking, matched by wine specialist Matthew Jukes.
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RESTAURANT: Louie
Guillaume Glipa, the man behind some of London’s most celebrated restaurants (Zuma, Coya, Chiltern Firehouse), has launched Louie with Laurent de Gourcuff of famed Parisian hospitality group Paris Society. Drawing inspiration from several eras, Louie is named in honour of both Louis XIV and Louie Armstrong, and offers a New York-meets-New Orleans menu: think po boys and tarte tartin. As well as the main restaurant – which is filled with antiques and curiosities – you’ll find upper floors leading to an open lounge with a fireplace and a roof terrace garden. We can’t wait to visit.
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