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Vintage London

1st August 2011

1st August 2011 London’s colourful vintage festival, inspired by the Festival of Britain, took place over the weekend on the Southbank. The creation of fashion designer Wayne Hemingway and his wife Gerardine, the event is a unique experience for enthusiasts of vintage clothing, music, art and culture from the 1920s on. I was lucky enough to be invited along….there were lots of eye-catching outfits on parade in the sunshine yesterday, and the vintage sunglasses were out in their splendour…lots of fun. CN

www.vintagebyhemingway.co.uk

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Boutiques

Optica do Sacramento, Lisbon, Portugal

27th July 2011

Eyewear style in the heart of the Portuguese capital

27th July 2011 We have recently come across Óptica do Sacramento, one of the few eyewear boutiques in Portugal to be working with luxury eyewear brands. Opened in 2009, this store is located in the heart of Lisbon, in the fashionable shopping area of Chiado. The store is found in a traditional Portuguese building with high ceilings and huge windows; a refined Marie Antoinette inspired interior features ornate lighting, Venetian mirrors, and a number of interesting vintage curiosities including a classic typewriter.

“The philosophy of this store is to have a wide selection of classic looks that never go out of style,” explains Rui Romão, sales manager, Optica do Sacramento. “We have become well known also for our different, avant-garde, vintage and retro style collections, which include Moscot, Oliver Peoples, Paul Smith, Garrett Leight, Jacques Durand, Paul Frank, Cutler & Gross, Framers, KBL, Jil Sander, and Cheap Monday. We also provide a selection of vintage frames.” One to visit should you be visiting the Portuguese capital. CN www.opticadosacramento.com Óptica do Sacramento, Calcada do Sacramento, 14, 1200-394 Lisbon, Portugal.

Boutiques

Mykita’s new store concept

19th July 2011

19th July 2011 Mykita has re-opened its Berlin Flagship store featuring a new concept and a Zeiss Relaxed Vision Center. Mykita will collaborate closely with German optical brand Carl Zeiss in the future. The aim, says Mykita is to pool both companies expertise in optics and design, to create cutting-edge new products. An interesting link-up. www.mykita.com CN

Arts + travel

Jackie’s Capri

16th July 2011

Images by paparazzo photographer Settimio Garritano

16th July 2011 An exhibition of images of Jackie Onassis, taken by Italian paparazzo Settimio Garritano has opened at La Conchiglia Gallery, Grand Hotel Quisisana, Capri, Italy. Sponsored by Tod’s the exhibition includes many photographs of Jackie O in typically stylish oversized shades, and they are a treat to see….they show the President’s wife in relaxed mode, shopping, browsing, walking on the beach, sitting in cafe’s…enjoying her time off, happy and relaxed. And every bit the fashion (and sunglass) icon that she was and remains, to this day. If you are not able to visit the exhibition over the summer, I’d recommend taking a peek at some of the images exhibited on the website below.

Image above by Settimio Garritano, featured in the exhibition (sponsored by Tod’s) at La Conchiglia, Grand Hotel Quisisana, Capri, Italy.

Exhibition open until August 20th 2011. For full information and to view images visit www.unmitonelmito.com CN

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Arts + travel

Le Tournebièvre Restaurant

15th July 2011

Quai de la Tournelle, Paris, France

15th July 2011 City dynamics are changing so rapidly in Paris, that finding a wonderful little bistro that serves great food is becoming rare. So I am extremely fortunate to have Le Tournebièvre virtually on my doorstep! Clodagh and I have been here several times, and thoroughly enjoyed the food and ambience. Talented chef Malaury Sibille and his lovely wife Clara opened this cosy restaurant three years ago. Malaury has won several awards for his cuisine, and Parisians and visitors from foreign destinations appreciate his formidable skills in the kitchen. He uses fresh seasonal ingredients, and there are daily specials. French favourites like escargot, canard and Entrecote are all individually prepared. I’m a great fan of the seafood dishes, and if I’ve been to the gym, then there isn’t too much guilt in indulging in a light and creamy tiramisu for dessert. In summer, al fresco dining on the terrace, with Notre Dame in view, is truly a splendid way to enjoy fine cuisine in a charming Parisian setting. The wine list from an acclaimed caviste adds to the pleasure and culinary delights of Le Tournebièvre. Reservations: +33 (0) 1 44 07 27 34. www.letournebievre.com JG

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