Maithili Ahluwalia, CEO and creative director of concept designer and lifestyle store Bungalow 8, on her recent trip to London, discovered some of the best-kept secrets in the British capital—and kept a diary for Vogue of her time spent there.
Trail style influencer Ahluwalia as she wanders the streets of London on the lookout for alternative places to visit, and take her curated recommendations to distinguish your stay in the city.
Must-shop
Duro Olowu
Had an inspiring run with the Nigerian-born designer and coveting the batik cape from his spring summer '15 collection.
Egg : 36 Kinnerton Street London SW1X 8ES
I loved shopping at Egg for its unwavering conviction to transcend trends and focus on timeless classics.
Vent - 178A Westbourne Grove
Vent is Minefield of treasures by Simon Heah, which is really the unseen side of London. Open only on Fridays & Saturdays.
Must-eat
Dinings - 22 Harcourt street, London, w1h 4hh
Go for Japanese tapas in bunker like settings.
The Palomar restaurant - The Palomar, 34 Rupert Street, London W1D 6DN
Palomar was a recommendation from style doyenne Janice Blackburn. A fusion of Southern Spanish, Levant and North African is served in an open kitchen with food that will leave you wanting for more.
Must-sleep
One Fine Stay is a discerning alternative to www.airbnb.com
Must-watch
Argentenian film- Wild Tales and Ukranian film, Tribe make for excellent viewing to escape the humdrum of Hollywood flicks.
Must-visit
"The Ey Exhibition" : Sonia Delaunay at the Tate Modern
The Parisian avant-garde artist’s work is must-see for all textile lovers.
"Magnificent Obsessions: The Artist as Collector" at Barbican Art Gallery
The ultimate cabinet of curiosity as artists unveil their collecting obsessions is a must for hoarders.
Fitzroy House
Leading antique dealer L.Ron Hubbard opens his private collection for the very first time at Fitzroy house and it's a treasure trove we’ve been waiting for.
Erno Goldfinger's home
Hungarian-born architect and designer, Erno Goldfinger's home
Erno Goldfingers 1930's home at 2 Willow Road in Hampstead heath is a modernist paradise.
As told to Vogue India.
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