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The coming of age of South East London dining
Once defined by its hidden gems and pop-up culture, South East London has matured into a formidable dining destination where independent chefs are setting the pace for the rest of the city
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How Lala Books built a new creative hub in Camberwell
Replacing the buzz of a beloved deli with a sanctuary for slow reading, Lala Books has quickly become a vital civic anchor for South London.
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The Blend's Cultural Calendar for April
What to watch, see, listen and plan for this month
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As the weather heats up, skin-nourishing ointments by Santa Maria Novella come to the rescue
Keep skin cool with these summer saviours
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SPOTLIGHT
The Good Life remixed - A weekly newsletter with a fresh look at the better things in life.
Fashion & Beauty
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Alexander Mcqueen’s personal wardrobe goes on sale
Kerry Taylor Auctions presents rare menswear lots, including 21 items belonging to the late designer
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The sleek grey skirt makes a comeback
There’s nothing boring about this wardrobe staple as proven by the SS26 shows.
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The Antwerp Six return to MoMu, 40 years after rewriting fashion history
A new exhibition at MoMu – Fashion Museum Antwerp revisits Dirk Bikkembergs, Ann Demeulemeester, Walter Van Beirendonck, Dries Van Noten, Dirk Van Saene and Marina Yee, the designers who transformed Antwerp into a global fashion capital
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All the photos from Demna's celebrity-packed Gucci debut
See all of the pictures from one of the most anticipated shows at Milan Fashion Week
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The Spend: fashion's favourite baseball caps
The humble cap has had a glow-up
By Charlotte Gunn
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Editors' Picks
Watches & Jewellery
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Why the luxury watch industry is embracing the 1980s again
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Diamonds and pearls are what Mikimoto does best
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Archival Dior dress designs inspire new jewellery
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Richard Mille reimagines the Worldtimer for the modern traveller
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Why brown is jewellery’s most surprising new power colour
By Felix Bischof
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food & drink
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The Dish: a love letter to Tempo's prawn toast
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These Easter Eggs are a work of art
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The best olive oils for Mediterranean feasts
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London’s best set lunches for long, meandering afternoons
By Lisa Wright
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Travel & Culture
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Album of the week – Mother Mary: Greatest Hits
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Why Tarot is back in the fold
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Two new Duran Duran re-issues take us back to the nineties
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Album of the Week: Arlo Parks – 'Ambiguous Desire'
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Album of the week: Robyn – 'Sexistential'
By Craig McLean
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