TRINNY WOODALL
“Throughout my life, I have encountered fear and I know how much it has stopped me in my tracks. I felt like I had to write FEARLESS because as someone who has spent much of my career trying to help women feel good about themselves, I want all women to feel empowered at every stage of their lives.
The feeling of fear is how you find confidence and joy, it’s about having faith in yourself and how you can keep moving forward. I want to remind everyone that you never know what is behind the closed door, it might be even more glorious.”
Trinny Woodall, British Business Woman & Founder of Trinny London
“This month’s Hotlister is Trinny Woodall, Founder and CEO of Trinny London, the makeup & skincare brand. Trinny will release FEARLESS. This much anticipated guide will be the go-to for all women, Trinny shows us how we can all thrive and live fearlessly everyday. I have had a preview of the book and can assure you that the advice is honest, authentic and will challenge to you to think about what fearlessness means to you. The feeling of fear to me is #JFDI.”
Jenny Halpern Prince
Food: GrassFed
GrassFed Restaurant is the newest addition to the food scene in Camden, brought by the Michelin-starred chef Paul Foster, and dedicated to serving the highest quality British and Irish grass-fed beef. They believe that food should not only taste amazing, but it should also be good for you and the planet. That's why they source all their beef from sustainable farms that prioritise animal welfare and the environment. The menu features a variety of cuts and dishes, from juicy steaks to beefy hotdogs, all made with the finest locally sourced ingredients and cooked to perfection. For example, Beef Snag, a beef hotdog with truffle mayonnaise, crispy onions and pickled onions or Beef rib on the bone to share, with a choice of Cotswold Sobrasada and Stichelton blue cheese. Drool fest. If beef ain't your thing then they also do an incredible BBQ dayboat fish with smoked seaweed butter. Foster’s plan is to showcase quality British-sourced meat and to raise awareness about regenerative farming, which results in nutritious crops, healthier animals and land. Decor wise, guests are split across two floors with both counter dining and some canal side seating.
Art: Frieze Sculpture 2023
Curated by Fatoş Üstek for the first time, Frieze Sculpture returns to Regent’s Park from 20th September to the 29th October. Hurrah! This year's event features 22 leading international artists whose works will be situated throughout Regent’s Park’s historic English Gardens. Some are exhibiting major works in the public realm for the first time, and others are young practitioners who are pushing boundaries. Comprising site-responsive and site-specific projects, Frieze Sculpture addresses how the medium can be both monumental and ephemeral. This year’s edition highlights new and existing works, and the breadth of sculptural methods employed by artists working today. Spanning conceptual, experiential, humorous and imaginative approaches, the artworks are linked by ideas of transformation, political empowerment, contemporary rituals and social imaginary. Extending further across the English Gardens, Frieze Sculpture invites visitors to explore the artistic rigour and ambition of this year’s participants. The display will be accompanied by a public programme of live activations and tours, as well as a free audio guide narrated by Üstek and available from frieze.com. Fatoş Üstek said: ‘I am excited to invite Londoners and international visitors to partake in a new vision for sculpture this autumn. This year's Frieze Sculpture brings together a wide breadth of artistic practices from across the world.’
Music: Wemba’s Dream
Wemba’s dream is exactly that- a total musical delight of an experience. 2023 marks the second installation of Wemba's Dream in Wembley Park with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. It is a free performance of music, dance, poetry and carnival arts that celebrates the unique and diverse communities of Brent. Emerging from last year's doldrums, Wemba's Dream: Join the Journey is finally becoming a reality at Wembley Park on 3 September 2023. Featuring brand-new music from contemporary composer Dani Howard, Wemba's Dream: Join The Journey combines a live orchestra with short performances creating a one-of-a-kind audiovisual experience. As the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra play, they'll be joined by Mahogany Carnival Arts, spoken word group WordUp and the Sujata Banerjee Dance Company for a multi-dimensional event that explores the theme of journey and brings together the best of Brent through a unique sensory performance in Wembley Park. Tickets are free but must be booked via the website.
Festival: How the Lights Get in
HowTheLightGetsIn is the world’s largest philosophy and music festival that takes place on the 23rd and 24th of the month. With over 100 events across 9 stages, including more than 40 music and performance events and over 70 debates and talks. Attendee’s get the chance to join pioneering philosophers, iconic political figures, and cutting edge performers in the glorious grounds of Kenwood House at Hampstead Heath. From mind-expanding talks and fiery debates, to side-splitting comedy and soulful music, to intimate inner circles and indulgent banquets, HowTheLightGetsIn London 2023 will be a magical weekend like no other. Speakers include David Baddiel, Ruby Wax, Nadhim Zahawi, Michio Kaku, Alastair Campbell and so so many more. Debate topics range from Capitalism, Big Tech and the Nation State to Making sense of Mental Health and The Shadow of Spirituality. There is far too much on to even try and include in one Hotlist entry so best to check out the full programme online but all is set to be an incredibly inspiring and educational weekend. Tier 3 tickets are on sale now from £142.
Exhibition: The Missing Thread
This autumn, Somerset House explores the stories of Black British fashion in a major new exhibition, The Missing Thread, curated by the Black Oriented Legacy Development Agency (BOLD). Spanning from the 1970s to the present day, The Missing Thread charts the shifting landscape of Black British culture and the unique contribution it has made to Britain’s rich design history. The exhibition will examine how the cultural, counter-cultural, political and socio-economic backdrop of the 20th and 21st centuries have shaped the identity of Black style and in turn mainstream fashion culture. Extending far beyond the realm of the catwalk, the exhibition spotlights and contextualises the profound impact of Black creativity through music, photography, art and design. The exhibition will tell the story of Black creativity through four distinct themes - home, tailoring, performance and nightlife - each referencing the spaces which inspired and allowed the culture of Black British fashion and design to develop on its own terms. The Missing Thread will also spotlight the genius of one of Britain's most influential Black fashion designers, the late Joe Casely-Hayford, presenting the designer’s archive in an exhibition format for the first time in the UK. Finally, a series of original commissions by contemporary Black designers, including Nicholas Daley, Bianca Saunders, Martine Rose and Saul Nash, will celebrate the generational lineage of Black creative excellence in British fashion.
Music Experience: Colourscape
Eye Music Trust is an organisation that presents events, workshops, public open-space performances and art gallery shows throughout the UK and abroad. By creating new environments and using public spaces, by linking music, colour, light, space and movement they give new dimensions to public perception and new understanding of contemporary music and performing arts. From the 9th to the 17th of this month, over at Clapham Common, they are bringing back Colourscape, a labyrinth of polychromatic tunnels that you can wander around, marvelling at the lights and visual treats whilst also encountering a variety of musicians. From guitarists to flautist, someone on the Harp or even a chap playing a conch shell, it's all designed to surprise and amaze. They say that “Whilst wandering through interconnected chambers, you will experience the intensity and subtlety of colour. We use only translucent red, blue, green, yellow and opaque grey but you will see mixtures of colour that you may not be able to name.” Click here to pre book tickets.
Food: Le Petit Chef
Le Petit Chef has come to London (the little chef that makes your dinner in front of your eyes!) and is located within The London Cabaret Club. This unique dining concept combines culinary artistry with innovative technology; A miniature chef is projected onto your plate, bringing your meal to life and immersing you in a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure. Le Petit Chef is just 6cm tall, and he won’t be growing any bigger. Legend has it, he was born in 2015 in Marseille, and is already world renowned for his exceptional French cuisine! Using 3D projection mapping, the hologram character Le Petit Chef will be brought to life delivering and making your food. Accompanied by themed music, props and an exquisite menu you can sit back, relax, and be taken on a journey deep into le monde du petit chef! Suitable for guests of all ages, you can choose between a Le Grand Chef, Le Petit Chef Classic, a Kids and a Vegetarian Menu. Dishes include a Burrata Salad, Lobster Risotto, Hereford Beef Fillet and more. It's niche, it's novel, it's fun and we think it's worth a visit. Housed within The London Cabaret Club, make sure to stay for a show - The London Cabaret Club offers a sophisticated entertainment experience. Set around distinctly British themes, the shows celebrate the rich heritage of British culture, past and present. Featuring stars from London’s West-End, dazzling choreography and stunning costumes, The London Cabaret Club offers an unforgettable evening to London’s night life scene.
Skills: Neon Naked
Neon Naked is an exploratory life drawing class that takes place each week in London and is a BURST of neon colour and fun. The class explores creative drawing, moving away from the perfectionist traditional teachings of life drawing. By trying out a number of different image-making techniques from continuous line to pointillism as the artist, you are encouraged to think outside the box and create more unusual imagery. Neon Naked is a unique life drawing experience because it specialises in creating unusual and creative designs by using vibrant and bold living sculptures. By combining UV light and reactive body paints with handcrafted flamboyant accessories it's easy to get the creative juices flowing. (plus get a little rave feeling in your soul). Beginners are encouraged to come on down and the class starts off with some quick and fun drawing exercises to get you warmed up. It then moves into longer drawing times with more exciting life images, experimenting with colour, light and texture. It's fun and friendly with a chilled out atmosphere and a great affordable evening out if you want to try something new. Art supplies are provided however please feel free to take your own.
Charity of the Month: World Heart Day
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the world’s number one killer. Combined, conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels – such as heart attack, stroke and heart failure – kill more than 20.5 million every year. The majority of these deaths happen in low- and middle-income countries. World Heart Day want to bring this number down – way down. And there’s hope: 80% of premature deaths from CVD are preventable. By making small changes to our lifestyle – what we eat and drink, how much we exercise, and how we manage stress – we can better manage our heart health and beat CVD. World Heart Day is a global, multi-lingual celebration spanning six continents. Every year groups and individuals bring their local flair, favour and colours to festivities, marking the day by sharing heart healthy regional specialties, leading a dance to get the whole community moving, and sharing life-saving lessons far and wide. To get involved and spread healthy heart info then check out the resources page on their website.
App of the Month: Buckt
Buckt is the UK's only mystery ticket subscription service. For £12.50 a month, you receive 3-5 mystery tickets (depending on your package) to top attractions and activities in your region. From axe throwing to alpaca walking, rage rooms to restaurants, it's the best way to experience a whole variety of fun activities that you may not otherwise have heard about. You receive actual tickets (not discounts nor recommendations), and you can complete all of them at no extra cost. There are also short term packages available which makes a great gift for a friend too. We think this is such a fun way to experience more in London.