"Cassy" from the Autumn/Winter collection Notting Hill's hottest new show boutique, Fiorentini + Baker, has unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2009-10 collection in its Westbourne Grove store. Drawing on influences from across the decades, from the 1940s through to the 1970s in particular, the line has a vintage feel with beautiful detailing featuring on many…
In addition to yesterday's Carnival post, today's Evening Standard has its own guide to the 2009 Notting Hill Carnival. They also feature memories of past Carnivals from an assortment of regulars, including musician Don Letts and DJ Norman Jay. Guide to Notting Hill Carnival (28th August 2009, The Evening Standard)
As I'm sure everyone knows, it's the August Bank Holiday weekend this weekend which means only one thing - the Notting Hill Carnival! Taking place on Sunday 30th and Monday 31st August, a proper festive atmosphere descends on Notting Hill as colourful parade costumes, elaborate floats, traditional calypso music and some crazy dancing. Not…
The Independent recently featured an article about the famous Tabernacle venue on Powis Square, W11 that has been a very important part of Notting Hill over the years, but unfortunately fell into a certain amount of disrepair in recent times. A former Church, the venue has recently undergone a £1 million refurbishment and has…
