The MiuMiu

the–miumiu–london is a new kind of members club for thinking women -- and their male friends --situated at London's fabled Cafe Royal from 27 to 29 November.

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Girl in London

Girls do not just want to have fun, we also want a fulfilled life and conversation is our way of getting to it. Fortunately, our conversations are "to be continued." Last week was just a prelude to what will be an ongoing conversation online and at future locations. In the meantime, I am going to follow Miu Miu's creative production and events in many cities. As much as we talked about the spirit of our times this past week, we all felt there is so much speed and mobility today. The next fashion look,the next event, the next conversation is always approaching. We can dig into understanding the present and look forward to what is to come. I am off to other cities, but will be right back here with more. 

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Our week in London was just a hint of the potential for a contemporary women's salon. There is a wonderful feeling about being a woman among other like-minded women. Our friends at the-miumiu-london were stylish, inspired, creative and engaged in the world. From talented actresses Bonnie Wright and Felicity Jones, to fashion thinkers Penny Martin and Alice Rawsthorn, there were many conversations about defining roles, the spirit of our times, and collaboration. Earlier women's clubs were based on traditions of gender separation but now we gather together confidently with new ideas. One of the great privileges of our times is that we can willingly enjoy all the benefits of being women. the-miumiu has set a stage for future incarnations in other cities — and on-line — where women can meet and participate in fashion, dining, film, design and discussion.  

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Overheard

"So many restaurants and hotels try so hard to create this vibe and here it is at the-miumiu-london in just three days."

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StyleBubble on the-miumiu-london: "An open discourse amongst likeminded women" 

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Overheard

"Being here is like being 20 again, but without having to deal with the men or have a sugardaddy. You are free to just enjoy your night."

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DJ Kim Ann Foxman, on the spirit of London today

"There is a very spicy and seductive spirit in the air in London today. Tonight is gonna be really special."

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Girl in London

I had a chance to talk with chef Margot Henderson of Rochelle Canteen.

How do you feel about taking part in collaborative events with fashion, architecture, film and conversation? Well its an exciting project and it seems to be working, lots of exciting people coming, it's been great working with the kitchen here, great team, and having April was perfect, very exciting. I think it’s about making things work and having a certain energy to them that makes people enjoy it. It’s great that it’s about women cooking and putting women more on the mark as chefs that are important.

How would you describe the creative spirit of our times? Well food is big, its all about food… food is happening. I think there’s a sureness that the food industry have at times, we have at the moment; everyone knows about food, everyone’s eating in restaurants, its an exciting time to be a chef.

How does being a woman relate to your creative production? Well it relates to everything cause I am a woman and life is different as a woman, you have children and I’m a wife and I’m a cook, so it forms everything you do! 

And you mentioned to me coming here to the Cafe Royal. Can you tell us about that?  I came here when I first met Fergus, my husband, and his father Brian Henderson said “Oh darling we must take you to the Grill Room” and we had lots of little quail eggs and they were warm and delicious and it felt so grand and beautiful and it was very special. It’s a special place! And its brilliant that it isn’t gone and been ripped down, you know, we need to have our heritage as much as we need to have modern things as well…  So I think its all good!

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Seen Within

Vivienne Westwood 

  Erin O'Connor  

Stephen Jones   

Nathalie Massenet   

Felicity Jones   

Alessandra Facchinetti and Caroline Issa

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What I do is so often complemented by fashion, music and art. This event brings together all those things. Sometimes food can be the missing link. It's been a great event to be a part of.

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Overheard

"Everyone is going around looking for beauty, when actually it is right there in front of you."

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From DJ Misty Rabbit: "London is my culture rave." 

Song: Luca C & Brigante feat. Roisin Murphy "Flash of Light (Solomun remix)"

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Overheard

"The spirit of our times is not feminism, it's femininity."

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Girl in London

Stephen Jones' hat made from a tin can, below on Alice Rawsthorn. Tonight's live talk was informative about the past and present of the milliner.