My May Journal
There is a distinct sense of cautious exhilaration in the air this month. From Monday, the country’s cultural heart starts beating again with galleries, theatres and restaurants welcoming people back inside. The thrill of being able to enjoy those little luxuries with friends and family again has inspired this month’s journal features, which explore the best restaurants to book, exhibits to visit and our new series of neighbourhood guides. Each month we’ll be introducing a new curated guide to the areas around each of our stores, sharing our favourite spots to help you plan the perfect day out.
In other exciting news, I’m delighted to announce that ME+EM will be launching in Harrods later this month. I began my career in Harrods and it feels like a landmark moment to be returning with ME+EM now. As a British brand, to become part of this legendary London department store’s roster of luxury labels is wonderful, and I hope you’ll come visit us there soon.
Features
My wardrobe diaryI’m preparing for hot days and holidays in this month’s wardrobe diary. With sunshine and warmer temperatures becoming more prevalent and the hope of foreign travel on the cards, it’s feels like the perfect time to look forward.
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June campaignI’m so thrilled to share an exclusive preview of our upcoming June Collection in our latest campaign. Shot in the capital with a predominantly female team, including photographer Georgia Devey Smith, it captures summer’s new mood.
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Neighbourhood guideEach of our stores are in lovely neighbourhood locations, surrounded by independent businesses and London institutions. It inspired us to create guides for each location, sharing our favourite restaurants, stores and salons in the area. This month, we’re starting with Marylebone.
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The book editIf your nightstand is in need of a new book, discover the shortlist for the Women’s Prize for Fiction. I’m already working my way through the titles with my book club ahead of the winner being announced in July.
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The gallery guideHaving been put on hold over the last few months, galleries and museums are bursting back to life with new exhibitions across the UK. We’ve curated the events we’re most excited about to get our dose of culture.
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The new restaurant guideBefore you embark on a reservation frenzy, whet your appetite with our roundup of the best new restaurants to visit. Lockdown has been especially hard for restaurants, so I’m excited to support these exciting new ventures.
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Christabel BlackburnIt’s been a busy time for artist Christabel Blackburn since she won Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year last year. We caught up with her to discuss inspiration, her distinct aesthetic and what it was like to paint Nile Rodgers.
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Joanna PlantI’m wallpapering some rooms at home and, in need of help, I contacted A-list interior designer Joanna Plant for her expertise. Here she breaks down exactly how to master wallpaper, from prints to textures, where to look and how to use it for your space.
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