November, 2018 - The Glass Magazine

Culti Milano launch ‘Oficus reed diffusers

November 30, 2018

I MET the very relaxed and elegant Alessandro Agrati founder of Italian interior fragrance company Culti Milano earlier this year when he introduced the brand to the UK press and was immediately captivated by ‘...

V&A Reveals Renovated Cast Courts

Hannah Valentine

November 30, 2018

Culture, News

THE V&A has reopened the Cast Courts following their second and final stage of redevelopment and restoration. The Cast Courts feature copies of many of the world’s greatest and most fascinating pieces of...

Glass tries L’Orbe’s caviar-infused vodka at Devonshire Club

Katrina Mirpuri

November 30, 2018

Dining, Drinks, Food & Drink, News

THE pairing of vodka and caviar has been an honoured tradition in the world of gastronomy for years after its original practice in Russia. The delicate salty notes washed down with the sharp clean taste of vodk...

Gucci ArtWalls updated to feature the House’s DIY initiative

Lucy May McCracken

November 30, 2018

Art, Feature

GUCCI’S global ArtWalls now feature the house DIY initiative, a service celebrating the brand’s philosophy of self-expression by enabling customers to personalise special pieces. The house is building upon it...

Daylesford opens their fourth farm shop in London

Imogen Clark

November 29, 2018

Food & Drink, News

DAYLESFORD opened their fourth farm shop in London this October on Sloane Avenue. The brand’s expansion is located in the middle of Brompton Cross, spanning over 7,500 square feet across three floors. The farm ...

Luxury awaits when you visit Belmond Cadogan Hotel as a Virtuoso Traveller

Lucy May McCracken

November 29, 2018

News, Travel

TRAVELLERS in search of a new luxury location in central London need look no further than Belmond’s Cadogan Hotel. Located on Sloane Street, between the neighbourhoods of Knightsbridge and Chelsea, this exquis...

Foundling Museum Hogarth The Art of Noise

The Foundling Museum, London, Announces Exhibitions for 2019

Hannah Valentine

November 29, 2018

Art, Exhibitions, Feature, Music

THE Foundling Museum, which is dedicated to exploring the history, legacy and values of the Foundling Hospital, has announced its exhibition programme for 2019. Founded in 1739 by sailor and philanthropist C...

Glass tries Apotheke’s Sea Salt Grape Fruit liquid soap

Emma Hart

November 28, 2018

Beauty, News

CREATED in 2011 by self-taught soap-maker Chrissy Fichtl, Apotheke has grown strength to strength since the beginning, opening its first factory in Brooklyn in 2012. Expanding their luxury living brand into can...

Glass tests Givenchy’s multi-tasking Le Rose Perfecto lip balms

Lupe Baeyens

November 28, 2018

Beauty, News

I CAN pinpoint the last time I was excited about a lip balm, it was 2012 and I finally got my hands on a mint-coloured EOS ball. It may very well be the most essential product in your beauty bag, but in all hon...

17th Walpole British Luxury Awards 2018 winners announced

Lucy May McCracken

November 28, 2018

Culture, Fashion, Feature, News, Travel

LAST week over 375 luxury industry professionals gathered to recognise the work of both legendary and cutting-edge talent in British luxury at the annual Walpole British Luxury Awards, taking place at The Dorch...

The Courthouse Hotel: Law and Luxury comes to Soho

Hannah Valentine

November 27, 2018

Food & Drink, News

YOU may think that spending the night in a prison cell, or in a magistrate’s court for that matter, doesn’t sound like your idea of luxury. The Courthouse Hotel in Soho however, will help you change your mind. ...

The Oblique Life hosts Christmas concert in support of Action for the Homeless’ Christmas Appeal

Lucy May McCracken

November 27, 2018

Music, News

THE London-based membership club The Oblique Life has announced a unique concert in December to raise funds for North London Action for the Homeless. The Christmas concert has been organised by The Oblique ...

Glass reviews Danish skincare brand Ecooking

Sarah Yapp

November 27, 2018

Beauty, Feature

DANISH skincare brand Ecooking products, despite their simple Scandi-cool packaging, are far from pared down. Named Ecooking by its founder Tina Søgaard who developed the products – which are pure enough to eat...

Maison Chaumet launches Laurier collection

Lupe Baeyens

November 26, 2018

Fashion, News

NATURE has always played a central part in the designs of the French haute jeweller Maison Chaumet, honouring this tradition their latest collection is inspired by Laurier, enriching their Jardins collection. ...

Chanel launches Collection Libre: Maximalisme de Chanel

Emma Hart

November 26, 2018

Beauty, News

INSPIRED by Gabrielle Chanel’s beloved lion imagery, Chanel launches Collection Libre, a limited edition collection which captures the gold and grandeur of the winter season. Comprised of cosmetics for the eyes...

Glass reviews Omorovicza Silver Skin Saviour

Lupe Baeyens

November 26, 2018

Beauty, News

FOR years I've been struggling with acne-prone skin, testing out numerous blemish battling products along the way. The next product that I'm bringing to the battlefield is the superbly named Silver Sk...

Living the Spanish high life: Glass visits Puente Romano, Marbella

Heather Doughty

November 26, 2018

Feature, Travel

THIS OCTOBER, Glass was lucky enough to escape the autumnal chill of London and discover the delights of Puente Romano for three days of uninterrupted bliss. Perfectly situated on the Golden Mile, between Marbe...

Glass tries the Pumpkin Spiked Latte at Bart’s Speakeasy on Sloane Avenue

Emma Hart

November 23, 2018

Dining, News

HIDDEN somewhere secret in a little nook on Sloane Avenue, Bart’s Speakeasy is waiting to whisk you away to 1920s prohibition-era Chicago. An exclusive late-night bar perfectly suited for any cocktail fanatic, ...

Glass interviews Welsh actor Luke Evans

Tom Halford

November 23, 2018

Culture, Feature

Luke Evans talks to Glass about his role in the Netflix series The Alienist and his ever-growing career as a leading man in Hollywood AFTER performing onstage for most of his twenties, Welsh actor Luke Evans...

Glass enjoys a very British break at London Marriott Hotel County Hall

Rachel Parker

November 22, 2018

Feature, London, Travel

LOCATED on the river’s edge in the heart of Westminster, with spectacular views across the Thames of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the London Marriott Hotel County Hall has its roots firmly planted in t...

Countdown to Quant: the V&A to celebrate the work of Mary Quant in new exhibition

Hannah Valentine

November 22, 2018

Exhibitions, Fashion, News

MODELS took to the streets of London last week in a ‘60s revival to celebrate the upcoming V&A exhibition of the work of fashion designer and icon – Mary Quant. Some, like Jill Kennington and Kari Ann Mu...

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