Have you ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes during fashion week? Do you think that there must be more to it than a seemingly exclusive event where only a few fashionistas get to sit in the front row resulting in a few outfits being featured in a glossy magazine? You can now discover the secret world of fashion week at London's Fashion and Textile Museum this November when they will put the whole process from catwalk to cover under the close scrutiny of the microscope.
The exhibition will feature a series of photographs taken by top catwalk photographers over the years and with the coverage of these photographs, no areas will be access denied. The photographs allow the viewer exclusive backstage access displaying all the different elements that make up a catwalk show-Backstage, Front Row, Catwalk and Street Style. This allows the viewer an insight into a world full of chaos and beauty which makes up the apparently glamorous fashion shows that bloggers and magazine editors alike fawn over to get the best story for their website or magazine. The shows featured include Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen and Marc Jacobs. This is a must do for any fashionista out there.
After writing the post earlier this week on Hotel Bulgari in Milan, it came to my attention that we had a very stylish hotel just a few hours from us.
Being famed for their distinctive designs, creative use of bold colours and their unique use of fine textiles, Missoni have branched out and created a luxury hotel in Edinburgh, situated on the Royal Mile in the heart of the city.
Do you want to hear the best news first? Well, it is even priced so that everyone can enjoy a slice of the Missoni luxury no matter how small their budget is. Everything from the Wi-Fi to the Missoni scented bath products and the gourmet food on offer are included in the price which is a reasonable £210 a night.
Every single aspect of the hotel is designed by Rosita Missoni so you can expect a laid back glamorous, Italy meets Scotland vibe throughout the hotel with no detail left unfinished.
This hotel is definitely one to consider if you ever plan a trip to Edinburgh.
Now that Milan's fashion week has finished and all the fashion elite have left the town, it may be feeling a little empty. There are still the gorgeous boutiques and beautiful people gracing the streets but if you are looking for a hidden away piece of luxury, this is the place for you.
The Bulgari hotel and resort line has hotels and resorts in Milan, Bali and soon in London. The Bulgari hotel in Milan is everything you would expect and more, it gives of an effortlessly stylish, sexy vibe which is reflected in all aspects of the decoration right down to the vases of flowers on the table. It is situated on a private street in the heart of Milan's fashion district and the building was once an 18th century Milanese palazzo that has been tastefully renovated into the stunning hotel it is today. The whole place oozes relaxation and it even has its own 4000 square meter botanical garden which is connected to the botanical gardens of Milan just nearby. It is a real palace to calm and serenity in the midst of the busy city of Milan.
The decor is just like a chocolate box, a rich combination of browns, blacks and whites all juxtaposed to create the perfect scene. The staff are all dressed in super smart uniforms and are never seen with a hair out of place, although behind this smart, professional facade it is possible to see the friendly, caring personalities of the staff as they welcome you in. The are even design books and glossy magazines on the coffee table for you to read, close to the fire to keep you warm in the cold winter months.
The hotel hosts 58 rooms which includes 11 suites which are luminous in size and highly minimal in decoration. The rooms are designed to create a refined yet welcoming feel to the room and precious materials such as teak just add to the feeling of refinement. Each room looks out onto the botanical gardens or a private courtyard, allowing guests to experience the calmness of outside from the comfort of their rooms.
If the decadence and refinement are not enough for you then the hotel also houses a spa and wellness center where guests can indulge their bodies and spirits in the harmonious atmosphere of the spa. The spa is the perfect example of how well Bulgari do simple elegance. The glass walls of the spa act as a daylight filter, only letting in light up to a certain level to create the relaxed, zen like feeling that is very much needed. The daylight then creates a sparkling effect on the pure gold tiles that line the pool which gives the impression the guests have died and gone to heaven.
There is also a bar in the hotel which draws a voguish crowd of business people, Japanese couples and yummy mummy types to it's tables every night. It is the perfect place to watch the elite of Milan whilst you sip your cocktails. No trip to this hotel is complete without a trip to the bar.
Overall, this hotel is at the height of its game, offering everything imaginable to its guests but of course, at a price. If you want to step off the world for a few days but not be in the middle of nowhere then the Bulgari hotel in Milan is the place for you. For more information and to book a room visit their website here: http://www.bulgarihotels.com/
