Sunday, September 25, 2022

How to Tour Europe’s Fashion Capitals Like an Editor

It's that time of year again! Fashion month is officially upon us, with the reliable pack of editors, buyers, and stylists making their biannual pilgrimage to the shows in London, Milan, and Paris after having kicked things off in New York. Glamorous as it may seem, the itineraries are packed, making those rare moments for venturing off the beaten path and discovering under-the-radar spots or talents even more precious. Sure, you could do the legwork yourself, but why not streamline things? Enter Bulgari Hotels. Yes, that Bulgari. Think about it: who better than a luxury brand to source the best of the best in terms of food, retail, and unique experiences you won't find anywhere else (not to mention the unrivaled Italian hospitality)?

I began my journey at Bulgari's property in London's Knightsbridge neighborhood, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this month with a collaboration with British-Nigerian art world darling Yinka Ilori. Asked to reinterpret the afternoon tea stand as a sculptural art work, Ilori devised a series of kaleidoscopic interlocking spheres for which award-winning Italian pastry chef and chocolatier-in-residence Gianluca Fausto has created a selection of candy-colored treats that are undoubtedly the most fashionable sweets around (you can even get the look at home with these napkins). It's the perfect pick-me-up after indulging in some retail therapy at nearby Harrods or Harvey Nichols, or taking a private cruise on the River Thames with an Oxbridge-educated historian as your guide. (Why not?)

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