Everything New In Fashion, Beauty & Culture This Month

The Interiors Launch

Avenue & Acre Lighting

Founders of British label lights&lamps, Niki Wright and Scarlett Hampton, have launched a new brand to light up our homes. Designed with the pair’s signature minimalist handwriting, Avenue&Acre reimagines the classics and combines clean architectural lines with warm, expressive detailing for a discerning 'town and country' audience. The new collection comprises of 75 new lights and lamps, crafted from a rich material palette including rosso marble, solid cast metals, real silks and vintage prints, with prices ranging from £119 to £1,399.

Visit LightsAndLamps.com

The Shoe Collection

Dear Frances Spring Pumps

For spring’s most covetable flats, Dear Frances returns with refined ballet-pumped elegance that feels both timeless and effortlessly modern. At the heart of the collection are the Dear Frances Gala bow‑embellished leather flats and their striking black mesh counterpart. The white Gala pump is crafted in buttery Italian nappa leather, offering a polished yet understated finish that pairs beautifully with everything from smart denim to chic tailoring. Hand-made in Italy with a padded leather insole and low stacked heel, these pumps are the kind of everyday luxury you’ll live in season after season. In contrast, the Gala black mesh version brings a contemporary twist to classic ballet shapes, its sheer mesh adding breathability and visual intrigue, while maintaining a sleek silhouette that is perfect for both day and evening. If you want a glam pair of party flats to elevate an evening look, check out the Balla Crystals in white.

Visit DearFrances.com

The Travel Tip

Son Ermità and Binidufà Menorca

Spanish family-owned group Vestige Collection will be welcoming its first guests at Vestige Binidufà from 30th April. Set within an 800-hectare private estate in Menorca’s unspoilt north, the intimate 11-bedroom property joins sister hotel Son Ermità, forming a dual-hotel destination where guests can move freely between the two, sharing restaurants, wellness spaces and sweeping grounds that stretch down to three untouched coves.

Tucked into a peaceful valley within the estate, Binidufà offers a different perspective to Son Ermità’s elevated hilltop setting. Days are shaped by the landscape – think guided hikes and cycling trails through rolling hills, swims in crystalline waters, sunrise yoga, farm tours and seasonal workshops rooted in the estate’s agricultural heritage. Evenings centre on Mesura’s plant-forward menus and relaxed aperitifs, in contrast to Brisa at Son Ermità, where Mediterranean dishes highlight fish, seafood and traditional Menorcan flair.

Visit VestigeCollection.com

The Swimwear Edit

Kikki G

Blending modern elegance with sustainable design, Kikki-G is inspired by the effortless spirit of St. Bart’s, capturing the island’s barefoot luxury, French insouciance and Caribbean ease. The core designs are made from a carbon-free, bio-based fabric derived from the castor bean plant, offering luxurious softness and lasting support. This season, the capsule celebrates 1970s nostalgia, cinematic glamour and Saint-Tropez ease, pairing rich hues with textured fabrics. We love the Gigi swimsuit which is inspired by the classic style and nautical colours of the Eastern Seaboard.

Available at KIKKI-G.com and WolfAndBadger.com

The Coffee Course

Workshop’s Belgravia Café & Barista Academy

Workshop Coffee, one of London’s original specialty coffee pioneers, has opened its flagship Cafe and Academy in Belgravia. Founded by entrepreneur James Dixon, Workshop is renowned for sourcing and supplying some of the finest coffees to venues like Claridge’s, The Langham and Raffles London at The OWO. Now, coffee lovers can experience these exceptional beans first-hand at the Belgravia space, which combines a welcoming café with a seasonal brunch and light lunch menu, alongside a curated selection of pastries.

Alongside the café, the Academy offers more than just training for aspiring baristas; it also hosts hands-on workshops for coffee enthusiasts keen to learn brewing secrets and master coffee-making at home.

Visit WorkshopCoffee.com

The Bag Label

Liffner

Liffner’s latest collection feels like a masterclass in effortless Scandinavian luxury, where refined minimalism meets timeless craftsmanship. Rooted in a design ethos that values quiet confidence and functional beauty, each piece is handmade in small batches using premium Italian leathers that age beautifully with wear.

This season’s line includes every bag you could want for a wardrobe update. From everyday essentials like the roomy Sprout Large Tote Bag to sleek silhouettes like the Pushlock Clutch (available in this season’s hottest shade, pale pink) and the structured Large Belted Shoulder Bag, there’s a piece to elevate every outfit.

Visit Liffner.co

The Tasting Menu

Topsy Turvy at Dinner By Heston Blumenthal

London’s culinary scene takes an unexpected turn at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, where the Topsy-Turvy menu offers a playful, mind-bending exploration of flavour, texture and presentation. How? By starting with dessert and finishing with an amuse-bouche. Every dish is a testament to Heston Blumenthal’s pioneering approach to modern gastronomy, combining scientific precision with theatrical storytelling to surprise and delight at every turn. From a nitrogen-fueled ice cream trolley to brain-bending goggles that make it almost impossible to butter your bread (which will have your fellow diners in hysterics), the menu challenges expectations while remaining utterly delicious.

What elevates the experience even further is the staff’s passion and knowledge. Guests are guided through the meal with explanations on the intricate science behind each creation and leave not only sated but inspired, having witnessed culinary artistry that balances curiosity, innovation and impeccable flavours. Dinner’s Topsy-Turvy menu is more than a meal; it’s an unforgettable journey into the extraordinary world of experimental fine dining, but book fast - it has been recently announced that Heston Blumenthal will be ending his residency in January 2027.

Book at MandarinOriental.com

The Beauty Game-Changer

Dr David Jack Mask

Months of cold weather and central heating can leave complexions looking lacklustre, which is why the new Blue Peel by Dr Jack deserves a spot in your skin arsenal. Developed by skincare experts, this at-home treatment is formulated with a carefully balanced blend of effective yet gentle ingredients to exfoliate, refine and boost radiance – all without compromising the skin barrier.

Designed to smooth uneven texture and restore luminosity, it works to lift away dead cells while delivering much-needed hydration. The result? Skin that feels softer, looks brighter and appears visibly refreshed after just one use. Thanks to its soothing properties, it’s suitable for all skin types, including those prone to dryness and sensitivity during the colder months.

Newly launched at the City Clinic is The Mindful Facial which fuses advanced clinical skincare with guided hypnotherapy to address the visible and emotional effects of stress. Developed with hypnotherapist Malminder Gill, the treatment combines deep cleansing, resurfacing and antioxidant actives with bespoke hypnotherapy sessions designed to reduce anxiety, improve focus and support sleep. A truly holistic reset for skin and mind.

Visit DrDavidJack.com

The Suit Lab

ME+EM New Collection

Since 2009, ME+EM has been refining the art of power dressing, proving great tailoring is anything but one-size-fits-all. Enter The Suit Lab – the brand’s most comprehensive suiting edit to date. Built on what it calls ‘suit science’, the collection reflects years spent perfecting proportion, fabrication and colour to deliver instant confidence the moment you slip it on.

Expect sharp silhouettes grounded in traditional menswear techniques but reimagined with thoughtful details to flatter the female form. Standouts include the Sharp Shoulder Suit in richly textured Italian jacquard and the bestselling Oversized Blazer, now updated in a cropped cut for a more balanced hemline. A broad spectrum of trouser shapes completes the line-up, ensuring a polished, personalised fit.

The Suit Lab is available throughout stores and at MeAndEm.com

The Literary Event

Book Salon with Florence Knapp

Hailed by The Sunday Times as ‘the best debut novel in years’, British author Florence Knapp made an assured entrance onto the literary scene last year with The Names. Exploring three names, three parallel lives and the far-reaching impact of a single choice, the novel is a thoughtful meditation on identity and possibility – and firmly establishes Knapp as one to watch.

Taking place in the intimate drawing room at Charlotte Street Hotel in London’s Fitzrovia, Knapp will discuss the inspiration and themes behind her novel in conversation with moderator Kate Maxwell. The perfect excuse to immerse yourself in one of most talked-about debuts, you can also look forward to an audience Q&A and book signing.

Monday 13th April, 6.30 pm. Tickets cost £20 per person, including a glass of wine or a non-alcoholic drink; or £55 with a two-course dinner at Oscar and a glass of wine.

Book here

Sophie Davidson; Firmdale Hotels

The Home Fragrance

Oast & Rye

As the owner of three holiday-rental cottages, Philippa Mackinnon wanted to provide guests with luxe toiletries but struggled to source products that met her standards. So, she took on the challenge and created Oast & Rye. Eight years on, the next generation (headed by Philippa’s son Alex) now plays a key role in the family-run business. The range includes scented candles, diffusers, room sprays, bath and body items and gift sets. All the products are made locally with carefully curated long-lasting fragrances like orange blossom, amber and lavender, bay and rosemary and fig and vetiver – and are free from parabens, microbeads and animal testing. The brand also prioritises sustainability with refillable bottles and recycled or recyclable packaging. We particularly like the fact that the candles are made using a 100% plant-based wax blend of rapeseed oil and coconut oil and are completely free from paraffin, soy, palm, beeswax or synthetic additives.

Visit OastAndRye.co.uk

The Restaurant Opening

Sale E Pepe Mare

London’s dining scene is set for a chic new addition this month as Sale e Pepe Mare arrives at The Langham. A coastal spin-off of the iconic Sale e Pepe, which has defined Italian dining in the capital since 1974, this new opening promises all the glamour of ‘la dolce vita' with a distinctly Mediterranean focus.

Open from breakfast through to dinner, the menu celebrates life by the sea – think lobster linguine, salt-baked sea bass and clam linguine with bottarga, alongside refined crudo plates and a show-stopping shellfish tower. A central seafood display and Josper grill add theatre, while tableside Caesar salad and cacio e pepe bring old-school charm. Don’t miss the dessert trolley – complete with signature tiramisu – for a final flourish of Riviera elegance.

Visit LanghamHotels.com