The queen of the wrap dress, Diane von Furstenberg was responsible for giving women a distinctively feminine outline in the seventies. Newly revamped in the nineties, the simple dress with its thread-through fastening has been enjoying a revival - and not just with its original fan base. The label has also gone beyond its original staple and now includes everything from coats and jacketes to swimwear, accessories and even beauty products. The woman behind the dress has a high public profile and is frequently featured in the society pages. Marriages to Prince Egon of Fürstenberg and then to media mogul Barry Diller as well as charitable work have helped to keep her in the public eye. Starting out over 30 years ago, von Furstenberg has by now become one of the best known names in fashion.
From St Martins to the fashion department of 'The Evening Standard' via British 'Vogue' Luella Bartley came to be a designer with her own label ... More
Internationally renowned hosiery label that offers superb quality tights and stockings; it’s hard to put up with cheaper brands once you’ve tried Wolford. Also included ...More
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Something of an unconventional choice for the Royal Academy of Arts, this major exhibition takes you on a 'journey' through the works of Anish Kapoor ...More
Wild Thing is a wonderful exhibition of sculptures, drawings and pastels at the Royal Academy of Arts from three well known early 20th century sculptors; ...More
Best known for its annual televised Christmas lectures, the RI is one of Britain's most famous science institutions and the place where famous scientists such ... More
Alan Cristea Gallery is the largest publisher and dealer of artists' prints and editions in Europe. Set up by Alan Cristea, who brings with him ...More
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Cordwainers, specialists in leather, accessories and footwear, have now merged with the London College of Fashion. Among the very best specialist textile and fashion courses ...More
More than just a spa, the Elemis is a temple of touch, taste and smell. Using therapies from Bali, Tibet, Polynesia, Japan, Morocco and Thailand ... More
Presided over by the outrageous, extravagant artist Michael Charalambous, Nyumba is not so much a unisex salon as a place of rest and relaxation, boasting ... More
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The queen of the wrap dress, Diane von Furstenberg was responsible for giving women a distinctively feminine outline in the seventies. Newly revamped in the nineties, the simple dress with its thread-through fastening has been enjoying a revival - and not just with its original fan base. The label has also gone beyond its original staple and now includes everything from coats and jacketes to swimwear, accessories and even beauty products. The woman behind the dress has a high public profile and is frequently featured in the society pages. Marriages to Prince Egon of Fürstenberg and then to media mogul Barry Diller as well as charitable work have helped to keep her in the public eye. Starting out over 30 years ago, von Furstenberg has by now become one of the best known names in fashion.
