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Dear Reader,
As we nudge into November, winter takes a firmer, chillier hold and the festive season – in all its magic and madness – is careering over the horizon. Here we bring you playful party knits from Shrimps in a new collaboration with Reformation and a third coat collection from Barbour and Ganni. Discover the best afternoon teas in London, a clutch of ultra-special advent calendars from renowned British brands and our November planting guide to get you into the garden.
And don’t forget to pick up a copy of our November/December issue, which includes our inaugural Future Icons Power List, acknowledging 50 people who are helping to make our planet a cooler, fairer, happier place, as well as pages packed full of present ideas. A life in balance…
See you in December!
WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS MONTH
Novelty Knits
Shrimps collaborates with Reformation on a capsule of playful pieces for the party season.
Pearly Queens
Mother of Pearl founder (and activist) Amy Powney joins forces with Monica Vinader on a five-piece jewellery collection.
Best Afternoon Teas in London
Including one themed around the West End release of The Devil Wears Prada.
Fun Twist
Following two sell-out collaborations, Barbour and Ganni are celebrating with a third, launched this month.
Image: Barbour
Christmas Countdown
These ultra-special advent calendars – from Daylesford to Fortnum & Mason’s musical version – are available now.
Image: Herdwear
Green Fingers
Get into the fresh air with The Real Flower Company’s November gardening guide.
Great British Brands 2024
ON OUR RADAR
Brilliant British brands we're loving this month
James Purdey & Sons Heritage hand-in-hand with innovation
Theo Fennell Beautiful British jewellery and silverware
Cadogan Infusing Chelsea with new creative energy
Dr Haus A leading private dermatology clinic on Harley Street
Jennie Baernreuther of The Glenturret
Favourite British brand? Burberry.
Hero? Sir David Attenborough.
Weekend? With my family in Skye, mussel picking and swimming in the sea.
Meal? A really good steak pie, preferably with friends at New Year.
Shop? Liberty of London.
Undiscovered gem? Kingdom Perfume from Scotland.
Favourite British idiosyncrasy? A cup of tea in a crisis. My least favourite is queuing.
Car? Landrover Defender.
Best ever reads? I love Maggie O’Farrell and Esther Freud novels for complete escapism.
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