Category Archives: London

From *Funny Girl* to *Titanic*: Hollywood Costumes in London

21. November 2012

Fall and winter are my favorite seasons to watch some of the movies I missed during the summer – and to treat myself to big screen classics. As a designer, for me it’s not only about twisting plots and high … Continue reading

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Start your day with Duck & Waffle

16. October 2012

Though I try to teach my kids that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, I would probably not allow them to eat at London’s ne hotspot Duck & Waffle more than once a month. Their mouth-watering menu … Continue reading

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Zoom Zoom Zuma

16. March 2012

I wanted to add something to my London hotlist: Japanese restaurant ZUMA. I went there with my team couple of weeks ago, we were kind of on a scouting-, inspiration-, checking-out-what’s-hot-in-the-British-capital-right-now-trip, and celebrated one night at this awesome place! Zuma, … Continue reading

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Home away from home

24. November 2011

What makes a great hotel really special? Is it the location? Is it the staff? Is it the great spa? Is it the room service? Is it the interior? Or maybe the food? For me it is the feeling of … Continue reading

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Choobye!

14. November 2011

Picture: dailymail.co.uk

Picture: dailymail.co.uk

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Wow, these are really breaking news: the woman who has delighted us with some of the most beautiful heels ever in the last years is quitting! After 15 years Tamara Mellon is leaving Jimmy Choo!!! She founded the high heel-empire … Continue reading

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Creative writing

17. October 2011

Scottish born fashion designer and London darling Jonathan Saunders is quite a busy guy. He is designing his own, very successful collection (see my post “London loves colours), has been working for Italian brand Pollini as creative director and designed … Continue reading

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London loves colours

20. September 2011

With London Fashion Week almost over and Milan about to start, I wanted to show you my favourite collections from England’s capital. And you really don’t need to be a fashion expert that the next summer season is all about … Continue reading

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The Duchess of glamour

10. June 2011

I have to admit, I haven’t been the biggest fan of Kate Middleton’s, now the Duchess of Cambridge, wedding dress. I think it was beautiful but not as spectacular as some people thought. But that was several weeks ago and … Continue reading

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London favourites

22. February 2011

Today is the last day of London Fashionweek. And before the shows in Milan start tomorrow, here’s a short summary about my favourite collections. At Erdem: clothes that look like paintings. At Christopher Kane: crochet never looked that cool before … Continue reading

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My (sweet) Hot-List: London

16. October 2010

Picture: LADURÉE, Burlington Arcade, London

Picture: LADURÉE, Burlington Arcade, London

Picture: LADURÉE, Burlington Arcade, London

Picture: LADURÉE, Burlington Arcade, London

Picture: Ottolenghi, Notting Hill, London

Picture: Ottolenghi, Notting Hill, London

Picture: Ottolenghi, Notting Hill, London

Picture: Ottolenghi, Notting Hill, London

Picture: Melt, Notting Hill, London

Picture: Melt, Notting Hill, London

Picture: Melt, Notting Hill, London

Picture: Melt, Notting Hill, London

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I’m a sweets-addict. I love chocolate, cookies, macarons and even while travelling I always have to look for the best sweets-shops and stop for my sugar-cravings. Of course I did this in London as well. So here comes my very, … Continue reading

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