Plakinger Spring / Summer 2015

Plakinger Spring / Summer 2015

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Who? Plakinger What? German champions of unpretentious fashion Plakinger has recently unveiled their Spring / Summer 2015 collection. For the mother and daughter designers behind the brand, Galina Plakinger and Svetlana Ziggel, the pant suit is always the focus. This season, they’ve been inspired by “sailor man aesthetics, with its romantic, vivid, dynamic and strong elements”. When? Available to preview now Where? Available online from www.byplakinger.com How? For more information, see website Ten photos from Plakinger Spring / Summer 2015

Ten things to give you a New Year’s boost
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Ten things to give you a New Year’s boost

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Back at work for the New Year? To get you back into that “rearing to go feeling”, we’ve picked ten things that will give your New Year a boost. Violet organiser from Temperley for Filofax Seems so obvious but you can’t start the year in style without a stylish organiser. We love this violet leather pocket organiser from Temperley for Filofax. It’s small, compact but will hold all your notes and appointments. Priced at £135. Available from Filofax Sonnet red fountain pen with gold trim from Parker Naturally, with a brand new organiser in tow, you’ll want a great pen. This Sonnet red fountain pen with a gold trim from…

Luxury hotel to open in Picasso’s first studio

Luxury hotel to open in Picasso’s first studio

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Who? The Serras What? Barcelona is welcoming a new boutique hotel this month in the shape of The Serras. The new hotel will be housed in the building that was once home to Picasso’s first studio. Originally designed by Francesc Daniel Molina, the revamped space will feature interiors by Eva Martinez and informal dining from Michelin-starred chef Marc Gascons. Rooms from €250. When? Open from January 2015 Where? Passeig de Colom, 9 08002 Barcelona, Spain How? For more information, see www.hoteltheserrasbarcelona.com Ten photos from The Serras

Beauty pick: Birchbox

Beauty pick: Birchbox

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Who? Birchbox What? A new year doesn’t have to mean a new you but a new beauty regime is a great way to turning a fresh new leaf. Birchbox’s beauty delivery scheme is perfect for that as they bring you little samplers, as well as full sized products, of the latest in skincare, make up and more. A subscription start from £10 a month. When? Available now Where? Available online from Birchbox How? Subscribe now at Birchbox

Home pick: Multi-coloured knife block from Sabichi

Home pick: Multi-coloured knife block from Sabichi

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Who? Sabichi What? There’s a rumour that if you have the perfect kitchen, you’ll be inspired to cook. If that’s the case then this set of colourful ceramic knives, with a clear display knife block, should definitely be in your kitchen. It’s so hand and cool that even if you don’t get round to cooking up a feast, your kitchen will still look the part. Priced at £25. When? Available now Where? Available online from Sabichi How? Buy now from Sabichi

Design pick: Tea set for one from The East India Company
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Design pick: Tea set for one from The East India Company

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Who? The East India Company What? With Christmas out of the way, it’s time to relax. Just a little. We are loving this tea set for one from The East India Company, perfect for some solo recuperation. Made from fine bone china, it’s got just a touch of eastern promise as well as the classic EIC moniker. Positively charming really. Priced at £25. When? Available now Where? Available online from The East India Company How? Buy now from The East India Company