What's On 16 June

Ellie Smith
June 16, 2024

Dear Reader,

How am I doing with Tiffanie Darke's Rule of Five? Hmmm, in all honesty it's hard. I have bought three new items this year (but don't get me started on resale site Vinted, which deserves its own psychological examination and is not a fix for the over-consumption crisis). I’m focusing instead on the pleasure of the mindful buy. For example, this week I headed to fashion designer Edeline Lee's incredible studio near Whitechapel. First, the building – a former bank off Commercial Road in the heart of the East End, also her home and workshop – is like something from a film set, in the best way: high ceilings, huge windows, bare floorboards, disarmingly beautiful in an industrious and real, raw way. Then you discover that every single item of clothing is made there – I saw the team cutting, sewing, designing in front of my eyes and there’s zero waste – and you’re sucked in. I tried on a suit I'd been lusting after for ages and will be made in that studio just for me. It's expensive for sure, but the cost per wear will be worth it and knowing that I have a relationship with a designer who cares is richness in itself.

Have a great week.

WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK

The Wedding Of The Year

Didn’t get the invite? Me neither. Never mind, why don’t you instead have a snoop around the Duke of Westminster’s magnificent estate or discover a bit more about the designer behind ‘the dress’. You’re welcome.

Hat Season

If you didn’t need one for the wedding above, you’re bound to need one for Ascot next week. Here’s our pick of the best British hat brands.

Election Fatigue?

Settle down to the comforting indulgence that is Bridgerton. As superfans, we found out that one character is based on a real person and we know where it’s all been filmed too. So forget Keishi, and go full Bridgy instead.

PRODUCT OF THE WEEK

Fusalp Augustine Jacket

Persistent cool weather means it’s time to elevate our layering staples. Fusalp’s faux-leather Augustine jacket will keep you warm and stylish throughout the unusually chilly summer - and beyond. £800, fusalp.com

FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS

HIDE Restaurant’s Ollie Dabbous will be cooking up a storm in the Surtees Pavilion at Goodwood’s Festival of Speed this summer – and tickets are on sale now. Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 July 2024

You can roll out your yoga mat in the company of London Zoo’s penguin community this summer – classes start this week.

Fancy a fully edible cocktail? Tony's Chocolonely, Discarded Spirits Co and The Alchemist have teamed up on a zero waste Banana Split Cocktail this month.

Thrift & Gift is the new pop-up that lets you pick up secondhand treasures and leave preloved donations for those in need. Monday 3 to Sunday 30 June 2024

The best place to watch the Euros? Anywhere with a pint in hand, of course. These are our top spots.

WHAT'S TRENDING ON C&TH

The C&TH Guide To Royal Ascot 2024

The River Café Café Is Now Open

Have You Tried Hair Glossing?

Interiors Trend: Dopamine Decor

Win A Weekend Family Pass To Camp Bestival

Looking for some family fun this summer? You’re in the right place: we’ve teamed up with Camp Bestival to offer you the chance to win one of ten weekend passes to Camp Bestival Dorset and Camp Bestival Shropshire.