The Luxe List: October
THE FASHION BOOK:
Yves Saint Laurent: Form and Fashion
Yves Saint Laurent: Form and Fashion is a stunning new coffee table book showcasing the timeless designs of fashion legend Yves Saint Laurent. The book, which accompanies an exhibition at Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris, documents the designer’s creativity and iconic pieces that eclipsed traditional fashion. A fashion revolutionary, Yves Saint Laurent invented a multitude of ground-breaking silhouettes as he continually pushed boundaries, fusing fashion with art and architecture. Available from 5th October.
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THE FILM:
Fair Play
Writer-director Chloe Domont’s debut film will land on Netflix on 6th October. When a coveted promotion at a cutthroat financial firm arises, once supportive exchanges between lovers Emily (Bridgerton’s Phoebe Dynevor) and Luke (Oppenheimer’s Alden Ehrenreich) begin to sour into something more sinister. As the power dynamics shift in their relationship, the couple must face up to the true price of success and the unnerving limits of ambition.
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THE VENUE:
The OWO
After years of anticipation, the Old War Office in Whitehall has reopened as The OWO. The building has undergone a monumental transformation and is now home to Raffles London, comprising 120 beautiful bedrooms and suites alongside 85 private residences, a spa with a wellness concept by Guerlain and a members health club by movement specialist Pillar. There will also be nine restaurants and three bars, including spaces by Mauro Colagreco, Parisian icon Café Lapérouse and Paper Moon London.
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THE BOOK:
Glossy by Marisa Meltzer
This bombshell exposé reveals exactly what happened at Glossier, one of America’s hottest and most consequential start-ups, and dives deep into the enigmatic, visionary woman responsible for it all. At the centre of the story lies Emily Weiss, the elusive former Teen Vogue ‘superintern’ on reality show The Hills turned Into the Gloss beauty blogger, who had the vision, guts and ambition needed to launch beauty brand Glossier. Eight years later, after turning it into a $1.9bn business, she stepped down. In Glossy, journalist and author Marisa Meltzer combines in-depth interviews with former Glossier employees, investors and Weiss herself to bring you inside the walls of this fascinating and secretive company.
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THE BAKERY:
KAYU Bakehouse
Having already made its mark in the Middle East, KAYU Bakehouse now serves its pastry creations in Mayfair. A luxe experience, the boutique has been decorated with imported Golden Spider Marble furnishings – and has an indulgent menu to match. Signatures include raspberry cream cheese croissants, double chocolate brioche, mousse chocolat, mosaic roll cake and eclairs.
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THE STAYCATION:
Holm
Chef Nicholas Balfe and the team at Holm in south Somerset have announced the opening of seven bedrooms above the restaurant. Open from November, but bookable from today, the bedrooms are the result of a major renovation project. Decorated in exposed lime plaster, muted tones, ceramic, wood and fabrics, they have been designed to seamlessly mirror the aesthetic of the restaurant below. All seven have ensuite bathrooms, with three featuring roll-top tubs and one with a four-poster bed.
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THE COLLAB:
Byredo X Susanne Kaufmann
Natural skincare guru Susanne Kaufmann and luxury beauty brand Byredo have joined forces to launch a limited-edition series of products that celebrate the connection between skincare and fragrance. Combining Susanne’s expertise in skincare with Ben Gorham’s knowledge of fragrance, the collection includes a moisturising scented body oil and roll-on fragrance oil, inspired by the Bregenzerwald, a forest region in the Austrian Alps and home of the Susanne Kaufmann brand. Expect notes of jasmine and hints of sweet fig – just right for this time of year.
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THE IMMERSIVE EXHIBITION:
Gucci Cosmos
Mark your calendars – the Gucci Cosmos exhibition arrives in London this month. From 11th October, immersive installations by contemporary artist Es Devlin will take over 180 Studios to present the era-defining designs of Gucci from the last 100 years. The archival exhibition will run until the end of December 2023.
Tickets are available from Gucci.com
THE COOL COLLABORATION:
Sporty & Rich x Le Bristol Paris
Cool leisurewear brand Sporty & Rich and legendary hotel Le Bristol in Paris have joined forces to launch a co-branded capsule featuring an array of ready-to-wear essentials. Embodying Le Bristol’s refined elegance and the relaxed vibe of Sporty & Rich’s signature pieces, expect to find oversized hoodies, 90s joggers and baseball hats all with a cool distinctive logo. The collection is available now – but we expect it to sell out, so be quick.
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THE HOMEWARE:
Mud Australia X NET-A-PORTER
Since 1994, Mud Australia has created elegant and timeless handmade porcelain homewares. Designed by brand founder Shelley Simpson, the collection is available in 19 shades, and is as much about self-expression as it is about functionality. Now, Mud Australia has announced its porcelain tableware and home décor products are available to buy in the UK via NET-A-PORTER. The curated selection currently highlights the brand’s Pebble Collection – we have our eye on one of its oval porcelain vases.
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THE FRAGRANCE:
Victoria Beckham
This month sees Victoria Beckham introduce her first collection of fine fragrances. Each of the three eau de parfums have been created by Victoria in collaboration with master parfumier Jérôme Épinette. Based on her personal memories, each genderless fragrance distils the notes of a particular era in her own life and projects: Portofino ’97 evokes her first romantic getaway with David; Suite 302 is reminiscent of their whirlwind trips to Paris; and San Ysidro Drive commemorates the family’s time in California.
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