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Neem London Adds Spitalfields Store

Written on August 17, 2023.

Following the success of its Piccadilly Arcade store in St James’s, which began as a pop-up and which is now permanent, menswear brand, Neem London is adding an additional store in East London’s Spitalfields. As with the existing store, the 10 Market Square location, on the edge of the historic Spitalfields Market, provides a showcase for other ecological brands. It houses installations of circular furniture, and everything in the store is being upcycled – there will be nothing wasted or thrown away. The Neem+ Ecological Emporium will be housed in the 1,500 square ft space for at least four months, with the view of going permanent. Named after the beautiful neem tree in India, famed for producing leaves with healing properties, the eponymous brand is designed as an antidote...

Tried & Tested Almora Botanica Face Oils

Written on August 17, 2023.

Founded in 2019 by Ravi Prasad, who has worked in Ayurvedic medicine and skincare for over three decades, Almora Botanica applies scientific research and clinical testing to carefully chosen Ayurvedic plants. Just launched at 14 Dover Street, Almora Botanica is a natural vegan skincare brand complete with 7 products created to either prevent or repair skin damage. The products use powerful adaptogenic ingredients in the formulas, helping the skin to rebalance and adapt to any individual’s needs. The high-impact formulations use the purest botanicals sourced from nature to deliver supple, nourished skin. Special attention has been paid to adaptogenic ingredients – such as borage seed and centella asiatica leaf extract – which strengthen collagen networks, smooth skin...

Auction Freddie Mercury Sotheby’s

Written on August 17, 2023.

Push the graffitied Garden Lodge door – the green original is for sale (above) – and you enter the world of Freddie Mercury. The lead singer of rock band Queen, his whole life, stopped in time since his death in the early 1991, is laid before you. The Kensington mansion has been brought to Bond Street to showcase Sotheby’s forthcoming sale – Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own. You are invited to walk through every room of his house – dining room, lounge, party room, conservatory – and every trinket, artwork and piece of furniture is displayed life-like with the perfume of fresh lilies filling the air. This is Chez Freddie! His extensive wardrobe is here. From stage costumes to the cat waistcoat he wore in his final appearance. Freddie wasn’t...

Tried & Tested Waken Sonic Toothbrush

Written on August 2, 2023.

Waken, the premium oral care brand, has announced its latest product – the Waken Sonic Toothbrush. Building on the brand’s reputation for innovative solutions, it has been engineered to deliver a superior cleaning experience while championing environmental sustainability at an industry-disrupting price point. A game-changing mix of innovation and eco-conscious design, the Waken Sonic Toothbrush offers new patent-protected ‘Precision-Power’ technology, a long-life rechargeable battery and three cleaning modes. Waken’s Sonic Toothbrush is also eco-conscious. The handle is made from post-consumer recycled plastic, the brush heads are crafted from bio-plastic produced using 100% certified renewable energy, and the soft bristles are made from castor oil. One full charge supports...

Swatch Bioceramic What if?

Written on July 28, 2023.

One moment in time can change everything. It’s 1982, and the founders of what would become Swatch are faced with a huge decision – should the new revolutionary Swatch be round or square? Fast-forward four decades, and the fateful choice of the round shape has paved the way for a bright, vibrant, and successful story. But WHAT IF a square Swatch had been chosen? The new beoceramic WHAT IF? Collection plays out an alternate and fun reality. Swatch is once again challenging the status quo by revisiting the square watch prototype from 1982 to create an exciting new collection bursting with positive provocation and a rebellious streak. The unexpected collection represents a significant breakthrough made possible by Swatch’s innovative bioceramic material. By combining ceramic powder with...

Hamilton & Hare & Henry Moore

Written on July 19, 2023.

Luxury underwear brand, Hamilton + Hare, has announced a limited edition T-shirt collection with the Henry Moore Foundation, celebrating 125 years of the visionary British artist. Born in July 1898 in Castleford, Yorkshire, Henry Moore’s career marked the creative and commercial pinnacle of British post-war art. His monumental bronze sculptures can be found on housing estates, outside offices and in public parks around the country, and indeed the world, upholding a lifelong vision that art should inspire the everyday, meeting people where they are. Hamilton + Hare founder Olivia Francis says, “We’ve long been inspired by Henry Moore’s work for its timeless modernity and beautiful simplicity and have sought out many of his works across London, many of which are a walking...

Garbstore X Simple OS

Written on July 18, 2023.

Garbstore announces a collaboration with cult Californian footwear brand Simple for a tribute shoe celebrating the 1990s, the decade in which Simple launched. An icon in the skateboarding community, the OS Sneaker has evolved a culture of its own as a perfect casual shoe for everyday wear. The OS Sneaker embodies the ideas that Simple was founded on – clean, minimalist, comfortable and easy on the planet. The design of the Garbstore X Simple OS is an exercise in nostalgia with a freshness that feels just as at home in 2023 as it did in 1991. Premium materials, construction and thoughtful, irreverent detailing create a silhouette that captures the essence of both brands. The Garbstore x Simple OS Sneaker uses original colour shades from the brand’s early 90’s product catalogues...

Lyle & Scott Launches Free ‘Kits for Clubs’

Written on July 18, 2023.

Premium British lifestyle brand, Lyle & Scott, is launching its biggest brand campaign to date – a new global initiative supporting grassroots football. The brand will launch ‘Kits for Clubs’ to pay tribute to its historical connections to football by supplying free, bespoke football kits to amateur teams and small clubs across the world. Beginning with a seven-figure investment from the brand in the first year, the campaign will grow to offer new kits to tens of thousands of dedicated grassroots football players all over the world. Clubs will be able to apply for their new football kits using a simple application process, filling out a short online form with the story of their club at https://kitsforclubs.lyleandscott.com/. Any club, whether 5, 7 or 11-a-side,...

Introducing BLUMARINE by MARC JACOBS: A Collaboration

Written on July 6, 2023.

Get ready for the exclusive Blumarine capsule collection by Marc Jacobs, arriving on July 7th. This unique collaboration brings together the essence of Italian flair and American streetwear. Combining ultra-feminine Y2K aesthetics with an undeniably cool runway vibe, the collection is a true representation of style fusion. The campaign for this special collection enlisted the creative talents of esteemed artist Petra Collins and renowned stylist Lotta Volkova. Together, they curated a diverse cast of models to showcase the captivating pieces. The backdrop of a high school setting captures the youthful energy and genuine spirit of self-expression. Bringing together the best-selling items from both Heaven and Blumarine, this elevated collection exudes a romantic sensibility. With a...

Tried & Tested Officine Universelle Buly Les Jardin Français

Written on July 4, 2023.

Officine Universelle Buly has taken a trip to the allotment, or jardin ouvrier in French, and been inspired to create six new fragrances. Each has been inspired by a collection of very old seeds and seedlings curated by 18th and 19th century botanists. Les Jardin Français brings to life an intoxicating and unique palette of garden fragrances all with vegetal ingredients, from oriental watercress to Afghan carrot and Iraqi beetroot. The fragrance include: Andes Verbena & Ulu Basil, Indian Cucumber & Syrian Mint, Oriental Watercress & Sardinian Parsley, Scandinavian Redcurrant & Peruvian Tomato, Iraqi Beetroot & Egyptian Rhubarb and Afghan Carrot & Caribbean Sweet Potato. Officine Universelle Buly – Les Jardin Français – 75ml – £145 TheChicGeek...

Summer style with the Borsalino X Chloé capsule collection

Written on June 30, 2023.

Drawing inspiration from a shared appreciation for craftsmanship and a passion for creativity, the collaboration between Borsalino and Chloé gives birth to a captivating collection of hats that perfectly embodies the carefree spirit of summer. Introducing the inaugural Borsalino X Chloé capsule collection of hats, an enchanting fusion of Borsalino’s unparalleled expertise in millinery and Chloé’s unique vision of elegance and femininity. This collection showcases two meticulously crafted hats, meticulously handcrafted from natural straw by Borsalino’s skilled Italian artisans, infused with distinctive Chloé elements. The Woody Panama hat, woven entirely by hand from natural straw, proudly displays a Chloé logo ribbon made from a blend of cotton and linen, reminiscent...

Tried & Tested Ringana Fresh Sunscreen SPF 20

Written on June 29, 2023.

Ringana – Fresh Sunscreen SPF 20 – 125ml – £38.45 Founded in 1996, RINGANA is a pioneering Austrian company in the natural skin care and food supplements industry. The waterproof and nano-free formulation with SPF 20 relies on the natural mineral sun protection filter, zinc oxide. Zinc oxide acts as a natural shield against harmful UV rays, karanja oil supports sun protection in a natural way, curcuma extract regenerates the cells and protects against free radicals and bisabolol and coenzyme Q10 soothes and regenerates the skin. TheChicGeek says, “The ‘Fresh’ element of this, being made from active ingredients, means it has a shorter expiry date – it should last about 10 weeks. It’s thick, but goes on easily. The size of the product and packaging...