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Top 7 Affordable Instagram-worthy Spas in London
Of course, a spa break is to help you relax, recharge and refresh. You’re there to indulge in uninterrupted relaxation – phones off! But if the spa has pool with chandeliers, or an underwater music system, or an ice fountain, it would be rude not to take a snap for Instagram. With National Spa Week approaching, we’ve brought together a selection of some of the best and affordable Instagrammable spas in London.
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Review: Shaka Zulu, Camden
Horrendously overpriced with possibly the worst service in London, Shaka Zulu’s only appeal is its grand décor… The 20 ft tall statue of a Zulu warrior outside the restaurant is formidable yet impressive, but that’s the least of it. Covering the ceiling and walls in homage to South Africa, are countless wooden carvings of animals and animist statues, while gigantic spear-wielding warriors are spread about. The 20 ft Zulu statue outside suddenly seems reserved and modest by the standards of the interior.
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Flying High: Top 5 Websites for Affordable Luxury Travel
For those of us whose holiday dreams are bigger than our budgets, travelling to far-flung destinations in ultraluxe hotels is a one way ticket to breaking the bank.
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Review: The Bateaux London Dinner Cruise Experience
First impressions. The Symphony Vessel is astonishingly spacious and furnished with elegant but neutral décor. The on-water restaurant was dimly lit for the ambiance with background music performed by a live band. On boarding, as part of the Premier Dinner Cruise package we were welcomed with a complimentary glass of sparkling Rosé. Ed, the charming (and good-looking) waiter who serviced our table, made sure we were relaxed as we set sail on to the river Thames. As the sun set and the city lit up, our experience of the Symphony cruise commenced.
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London Fashion Week SS19: The Round-up
With both Mary Katrantzou and Victoria Beckham celebrating their 10th anniversary, and Riccardo Tisci’s anticipated debut at Burberry, there was plenty of highlights from London Fashion Week SS19.
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The Key Wardrobe Staples To Master Parisian Style
Nail Parisian style just in time for Paris Fashion Week with our edit of the key pieces you need to emulate effortlessly cool Parisian chic.
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Top Wimbledon essentials
If you are lucky enough to be attending this year’s tournament, you’ll need to bring along some Wimbledon essentials that will protect your skin, keep you cool and add a stylish touch to your sporty spectator look…
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At the Table with Chef Richard Corrigan: Cooking Demonstration and Dinner
Although we’ve come to the end of the road… London Food Month has sadly come to an end. In celebration of everything food, Fashion Forte were invited to a cooking demo and intimate dinner with Chef Richard Corrigan in Stratford for London Food Month. Richard Corrigan is a Michelin Star award-winning chef and proud owner of Bentley’s Oyster Bar and Grill. In June, Corrigan took centre stage at the launch of Westfield Stratford City’s Food Truck Festival in front of an audience in the ‘Grundig Kitchen’.
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Louis Vuitton’s First Black Menswear Designer: Virgil Abloh
Virgil Abloh, known for changing the game in streetwear with his renowned brand, Off-White, joins Louis Vuitton as the house’s new Men’s Artistic Director. Following Kim Jones‘ departure at Louis Vuiton, and the announcement of his new role at Dior Homme; Louis Vuitton has revealed that Virgil Abloh will assume the role of Menswear Designer at the Parisian label.
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Dior Homme Welcomes Kim Jones
Flanked by Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell wearing monogramed mirror-coated trench coat and boots, Kim Jones took his final bow on Louis Vuitton’s menswear runway at the end of January. He departed after 11 years at the helm. Then, on 19th March, the brand’s owner, luxury group LVMH, confirmed that he will be staying put in Paris to succeed Kris Van Assche as Artistic Director at Dior Homme come April.
