Boasting a host of beautifully preserved items from the late Victorian era to the 30s, this shop is a haven for women who want to dress up. Virginia Bates, the glamourous and eponymous owner of this boudoir, hand picks every item. The result is an exclusive selection of clothes made with care, complexity and mesmerising attention to detail - these are very glamorous, exquisite pieces, in superb condition. There are beautiful beaded dresses from the 20s, chiffon evening gowns from the 30s and Edwardian lace underwear. Don’t expect bargains, the prices reflect the quality of the clothing.
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Literary Stroll
Leicester Square to the British Library
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Kenilworth
A chic and elegant hotel, the Kenilworth resides in illustrious Bloomsbury - once home to the 20th century Bloomsbury Group of writers and artists... More
Did You Know?
- The first artificial ice rink (mechanically-refrigerated) was built in 1876 in Chelsea and was named The Glaciarium. It was constructed near... More
A fine family establishment, David Lidgate is the fourth generation to run the family business. Incredibly, it was established by his great grandfather back in ... More
Jeroboams have a delicious assortment of delicacies which would make excellent gifts. Their Belgravia Hamper (approximately £100) comes stocked with Champagne and wine, and ... More
Located in London’s fashionable Kensington, near the tranquil delights of Holland Park, stay in one of over 600 beautifully decorated guestrooms. Providing all the facilities ... More
Wrap yourself in Victorian elegance at this exclusive hotel. Located in peaceful residential street close to Notting Hill gate, the shops and nightlife of the ... More
Visit the studios where Newsround is recorded and play with the props of your favourite CBBC programmes on the CBBC Interactive Tour behind-the-scenes at BBC ...More
London's annual equestrian fiesta graces Olympia once more for a full week of galloping, jumping and pinpoint dressage steps. There's enough to please ...More
The Louise T Blouin Foundation is one of the largest not-for-profits in the art world. Most famous for publishing the sainted 'Modern Painters' magazine, they're ... More
Portobello Gold is a Notting Hill institution, a chic boutique hotel with a restaurant and a busy internet coffee house on the ground floor. Locals ... More
A plush and wonderfully relaxing health and beauty centre using the ancient Indian healing system Ayurveda. It offers a wide range of treatments including detoxification, ... More
Elevated on an incline in the appropriately named Notting Hill, the rustic old Windsor Castle pub was so-called because in its early days the pub’s ... More
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Boasting a host of beautifully preserved items from the late Victorian era to the 30s, this shop is a haven for women who want to dress up. Virginia Bates, the glamourous and eponymous owner of this boudoir, hand picks every item. The result is an exclusive selection of clothes made with care, complexity and mesmerising attention to detail - these are very glamorous, exquisite pieces, in superb condition. There are beautiful beaded dresses from the 20s, chiffon evening gowns from the 30s and Edwardian lace underwear. Don’t expect bargains, the prices reflect the quality of the clothing.
