Did you think King Charles III’s Coronation Concert was the most lavish party the UK was going to host this May? You thought wrong.
London’s party scene has continued to paint the town red with soirees equally as exclusive and definitely as sumptuous. From launch events for everything from shoes to skincare, to pre-summer parties and private dinners to honour the upcoming Royal Ascot 2023. The socialites, the A-listers and the VIPs of the capital are starting the social season with a bang.
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All roads lead to Rhode
Supermodel and beauty guru Hailey Bieber celebrated the UK launch of her skincare brand Rhode at Chiltern Firehouse – the playground for London’s most distinguished guests. Aside from bringing the cool-girl glamour with her stunning sequin fitted gown from luxury label N°21's pre-fall 2023 collection, she also brought the LA vibes to London with the coolest DJs and served spicy margaritas. What would a Hailey Bieber party be without something glazed? Against the historic backdrop was a Rhode feature wall displaying her coveted products, and the room was filled to the brim with glazed donuts - the edible kind, not her signature manicure. And of course the attendees were as delectable as the donuts. Hello! Fashion's May digital cover star Roxie Nafousi was amongst the glamorous guests in attendance.
Spicy margs, donuts and a DJ? Yes please
Wellesley's Wedges
Eleanor Wellseley celebrated the launch of her eponymous label's first collection of wedges and espadrilles. Socialites and fashionistas alike gathered to celebrate whilst enjoying peach bellinis, lychee martinis and a selection of canapes from Peardrop London. "Many of the guests were trying on the Amore Wedge espadrilles in the various colours, deciding what would go best with their summer wardrobe," Eleanor told Hello! Fashion, "lots of people left with the wedges leaving us only having a couple left in stock so it was an extremely successful evening."
Royal Ascot's annual Gold Cup Dinner
In preparation for the biggest horse racing event of the British social season, Royal Ascot hosted their annual Gold Cup Dinner at The Dorchester on May 11. Only the most exclusive invitees put their best fashion-feet forward to gather for the exclusive pre-Royal Ascot supper. Guests including Zenouska Mowatt, Petrina Hesketh and Lady Mary Charteris were in attendance for the illustrious occasion.
Reformation's Handbags
Cult-adored brand Reformation have answered our prayers and ventured into accessories, releasing their first collection of handbags. To celebrate, the label's UK ambassador Lucy Williams hosted an intimate evening at Mister Nice in Mayfair consisting of cocktails, Tarot Card readings from Sophie Clark, and a super chic, cosy dinner. "Handbags were a natural next step forward for the brand following their expansion into shoes in 2021," the brand said. "Reformation have focused on creating timeless designs that defy season-to-season trends to be passed on to generations beyond."
Love Is In The Air
Nestled in the 'Italian Garden' of the ultra-luxury Beaverbrook hotel hosted the afternoon of dreams to celebrate the return of their impressive hot air balloon dining experience. Special guests were invited to enjoy the Japanese style Yakiniku grill under a the signature balloons, embroidered with love hearts and boasting elegant designs from luxury table dressers Summerill & Bishop. (If you're experiencing fomo, fear not, you can book a Beaverbook balloon for your own party of 6 here.)
Mulberry celebrates 20 years of Bayswater
The legendary handbag brand celebrated 20 years of its Bayswater bag with a party that was nothing short of 'cool-kid's central. VIP's gathered at the Audley Public House in Mayfair to raise a toast to one of the most iconic accessories in history. What's more, rapper Ms Dynamite performed her epic hit song Dy-Na-Mi-Tee. Could the event have been more quintessentially 2000s British?
Anna Dello Russo x 7 For All Mankind
On May 23 fashion royalty Anna Dello Russo hosted an intimate party that oozed sophistication at Harrods' exclusive Baccarat Bar, to celebrate the launch of her glamorous capsule collection with denim label 7 For All Mankind.
Guests wore key styles from the ultra cool collection and enjoyed a selection of cocktails and canapes, whilst Laura Whitmore occupied the DJ deck and provided top-notch tunes.
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