Naked Review
My Claire & The City blog delves into the modern world in order to inspire debate about our culture. You’ll find reviews of the best places to visit, books to read and podcasts to listen to.
Review – Open House London
Sometimes in London, it feels like you know ALL KINDS of things you really don't need to. Like when a new hotdog joint is opening, how Pret Sandwiches are ranked from 1 to 50, or how big the waiting...
Naked Review – St Paul’s Cathedral London
St Paul's Cathedral, where I'm sitting right now, is literally blowing my mind. The very famous London landmark was built by Christopher Wren and accessoried (shall we say) with intricate mosaics...
The Unconventional World of Henry Holland
If you had to pick one fashion designer for a cracking night out, I would suggest Henry Holland. Firstly, from what I have gleaned, from last Friday evening while he was in conversation with Kinvara...
Zac Posen – Lighting Up Fashion
All I could think about on my way to see Kinvara Balfour interview Zac Posen was Claire Danes' stunning light up dress on the red carpet at the 2016 Met Gala. The theme for this year was Manus x...
Guide to The Chelsea Flower Show by a First Timer
What's a flipping silver gilt when it's at home? Why does a show garden differ from a artisan garden? Do I have to wear white linen trousers to get in? Will they know the only flower I've...
Peter Pilotto and Christopher de Vos Interviewed by Kinvara Balfour
I like design duo Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos from the very start of their interview with Kinvara Balfour at the V&A because they're thinkers; they exude a quiet confidence and talk...
V&A Undressed: A Brief History of Underwear
In PR and marketing terms, underwear is dynamite. It can make you thin, get you laid, define your abs, give you a bigger butt, enhance your cleavage, say 'hello boys', impress the girls, you know...
Far From The Madding Crowd Film
“I have a piano, and I have my own farm and I have no need for a husband.” Carey Mulligan as Bathsheba Everdene I haven’t read Far From The Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy, but now I really want to....
NAKED REVIEW – Business of Beauty – Charlotte Tilbury
"There's nothing low key about my life darling." This is one of the first quotes I note down from Charlotte Tilbury as she talks in conversation with Kinvara Balfour at the Apple Store on Regent...
NAKED REVIEW – Dior and I Movie – Sublime
If you are in fashion, see Dior and I. If you are thinking about going into fashion, see Dior and I. If you appreciate art, hard work and a touch of drama, see Dior and I. This is a no holds barred,...
NAKED REVIEW – Barter Books Alnwick – Business Masterclass
We talk A LOT these days about retail, and how the high street is declining and businesses are having to adapt to stay relevant to their customer in the increasing convenience of online shopping. So...
Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty Review
Alexander McQueen was a creative genius and joined together beauty, art, sculpture, history and culture all into one beautiful vision of fashion. His clothes were crafted, almost sculpted and he...
NAKED REVIEW – 5 Life Lessons from The Theory of Everything
The Stephen Hawking biopic The Theory of Everything has been tipped for Oscar glory. And why not? It's a captivating journey through the life of Stephen Hawking which has thus far been challenging,...
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