The LG Hot List: October

If you’re after suiting that feels cool, modern and actually works with your body, Alchemy London should be on your radar. Founded by Chloe St John in East London, Alchemy’s mission is to design clothes that transcend seasons and mould to you – quite literally. Its new Keyhole Collection reimagines tailoring with five versatile silhouettes featuring adjustable details designed to define your curves. Made from breathable deadstock Tencel-blend fabric, each piece is soft, sustainable and limited-edition – once the fabric’s gone, it’s gone. 

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Forget hushed voices and cucumber water – Norfolk’s new FFOLKESPA is shaking up the wellness scene. Launched last month as part of The Ffolkes pub and hotel, this £3m project ditches the stuffiness for something far more fun. Think colourful interiors, a cocktail bar, group sauna rituals and even an Ibiza-inspired zone complete with disco ball and 14-person hot tub. The thermal cycle – Heat, Cool, Chill, Repeat – is at the heart of it all, with 12 experiences from herbal saunas to plunge pools and mist showers.

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Today is a big day: Taylor Swift is back with her 12th studio album The Life Of A Showgirl. Written in Sweden with long-time pop hitmakers Max Martin and Shellback, it’s billed as a vibrant, glamorous departure from The Tortured Poets Department. Expect 12 tracks inspired by Swift’s life on the road – including lead single The Fate of Ophelia and a Sabrina Carpenter collab on the title track. A provocative showgirl-inspired campaign shot by Mert & Marcus adds extra sparkle, while a global cinema release of the official launch party makes this her most theatrical drop yet.

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Already a hit in Stockholm and Copenhagen, Punk Royale has landed in London with a tasting menu unlike anything else in the city. Phones are locked away, disco lights flash, the music is loud – this is no hushed fine dining experience. Over 18 courses, expect rich, surprising flavour bombs and plenty of booze, all delivered with a sense of chaos and fun. It’s on the more expensive side, but compared to London’s other tasting menus, the energy and entertainment value make it worth every penny. Go with friends, not first dates – and prepare for a couple of hours of pure madness.

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Guillermo del Toro takes on Mary Shelley’s classic novel in what’s already one of the most talked-about films of the year. Starring Oscar Isaac as the ambitious scientist and Jacob Elordi as his tragic creation, Frankenstein blends gothic drama with sci-fi spectacle. Add in Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz, Charles Dance and, of course, Jacob Elordi, and the cast is as stacked as the visuals. After premiering at Venice in August, the film hits cinemas on 17th October before landing on Netflix in November – expect haunting storytelling, lavish sets and del Toro’s signature dark magic.

Watch the trailer on YOUTUBE.COM