July Lifestyle Edit
From the pop-up to book to the bijou exhibition to visit, here's how to enjoy July in London
The exhibition…
…Gordon Parks: Part One at Alison Jacques Gallery
Alison Jacques Gallery is staging the first solo show of Gordon Parks' work to be held in London for over 25 years. Parks was a humanitarian with a deep and life-long commitment to social justice, and the images in this powerful exhibition will explore two defining stories, Segregation in the South (1956) and Black Muslims (1963).The visionary images that constitute both these series offered visibility to often marginalised, anonymous families and misrepresented figures in American society at large.
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Courtesy of The Gordon Parks Foundation, New York and Alison Jacques Gallery, London © The Gordon Parks Foundation
Pop-up…
…Wild by Tart
Lucy Carr-Ellison and Jemima Jones of Wild By Tart are heading round the corner from the neighbourhood restaurant to pop up in Eccleston Yards. They'll be serving up a selection of seasonal dishes, cocktails, wine and draught beer. They'll be taking reservations of up to a maximum of six guests in order to comply with the government's social distancing guidelines.
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The brand…
…Story mfg
Sustainable British brand Story mfg has seen sales of its hand-embroidered dresses and signature tie-dyed T-shirts rocket by 200% since lockdown. This is largely down to promotion from a set of loyal A-list admirers – Gigi Hadid among them – along with its planet-saving ethos that's inspiring shoppers' post-pandemic mentality. The brand combines new and traditional techniques along with organic, natural fibres to create sustainable and cruelty-free vegan clothing that is 100% biodegradable after use.
Click here to buy the Mon embroidered linen dress
Watch…
…The Talented Mr. Ripley
From the winding, cliffside streets of Positano to the bougainvillea and beaches of Ischia, The Talented Mr. Ripley's sun-drenched scenes will transport you from your living room with the heady spirit of summer. Starring Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow and Matt Damon, it's brimming with sun, sex, jazz and crime set in the stylish backdrop of the Italian Riviera in the 50s.
Coming to Netflix soon
Interior buy…
…Albus Lumen Casa
Albus Lumen's ceramics are fast becoming a favoured bohemian statement piece in London's most fashionable homes. The Sigma collection comes in four elegant colourways with a zodiac-stamped centre, and was created by a collaboration between Australian ceramics artist Alana Wilson and astrologist Srna Vuckovic.
Style muse…
…Tennis players
Wimbledon might be cancelled this year, but to fill the tennis-shaped hole in our hearts we've been looking back at the sport's longstanding history with fashion. Three of our favourite ensembles include René Lacoste's pristine tailoring and matching peaked caps, Yannick Noah's electric blue shorts and Bowie T-shirt, and Björn Borg's shoulder-length hair and headbands that served as the inspiration for The Royal Tenenbaums' Richie.
Read…
…How do We Know We're Doing it Right? by Pandora Sykes
Journalist and podcast host Pandora Sykes brings her keen wit and incisive sense of the zeitgeist to a new collection of essays. How Do We Know We're Doing It Right? explores the foundations and fears of modern life, from millennial burnout to fast fashion. Instead of preaching or proffering answers for how to get it right, this is a book that celebrates uncertainty and multiplicity. The standalone essays are easy to dip into, each bringing a clarity and a fresh perspective to the issues that tangle up modern life.
Glow…
…Chanel Le Blanc Rosy Light Drops
A new cult beauty drop from the hallowed halls of Chanel, this liquid highlighter will boost radiance and lift the high points of the face with a pearly pink glow. Slip it into your makeup bag when heading out for long, lazy evenings in the sun.
Art fix…
…Purslane - the new, moral mode of art collecting.
A Dream is not a Dream is the debut online art show and sale from Purslane, the new collective born out of a desire to change the way in which the art market functions. The sale will take place from 9 to 30 July, with 30% of profits going towards the Black Lives Matter Movement. Participating artists include Faye Wei Wei, Julie-Ann Simpson, Jessica Bird and many more.
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Layer…
…Gold chains
Chunky gold chains are back for summer 2020, and are a good way to elevate your swimwear, whether pool-side or garden-bound. We love Missoma's chain collection, each of which is suitably stackable.
Listen…
…to Beyoncé's new visual album Black is King
It's been over four years since Beyoncé released her groundbreaking visual album Lemonade, and this month she's dropping a second, Black is King. The album will 'celebrate the breadth and beauty of Black ancestry' and 'serve a greater purpose' in light of the current state of the world and the resurgence of Black Lives Matter.
The accessory…
…Vegan leather hand sanitiser holders from Keylean
Keylean is the new London lifestyle brand creating hand-sanitiser holders crafted from the finest, dreamy-hued vegan leather. Each pouch comes with a refillable bottle to decant your favourite hand-sanitiser into, and is entirely waterproof and non-tearable. A must-have accessory as we ease back into normal life.
Follow…
…@telltalefood
Cook, farmer and gardener Julius Roberts left his fast-paced life in London to relocate to the countryside. Since, he has attracted a huge following on Instagram thanks to his mouthwatering farm-to-table recipes, documentation of his life on the farm with his lambs, chicks and lurchers and tips for foraging for wild garlic in woodlands. An escape from London at your fingertips.
Design…
…Eva Solo bird feeders
Many of us have taken to listening to, admiring and feeding local birds during lockdown – resulting in bird food being almost perpetually sold out online. Eva Solo is the design-conscious brand delivering stylish, thought-provoking structures that will elevate your garden's look rather than detracting from it.
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Scent…
…Diptyque Paris en Fleur Scented Oval
Whether hung in your car ahead of a long journey or placed in your wardrobe to keep clothes fresh, this wax oval from Diptyque draws inspiration from the famous Parisian flower market that has sold freshly cut blooms for more than a century.
The collaboration…
…Proenza Schouler x Birkenstock
Teaming up with Birkenstock for Spring 2020, Proenza Schouler re-works the brand's signature Arizona sandals with three dimensional, utilitarian-inspired details. Stomp into summer.