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24 Hours of Elegance. April 2013.
Dear Rowley, I had an intriguing invitation a couple of weeks ago to speak at the White Palace in Belgrade for the annual 24 Hours of Elegance event dedicated to all things luxurious. The three-day event is co-hosted by the Crown … Continue reading
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My Night With Marilyn. March 2012.
Dear Rowley, As you know I’ve been in love with Marilyn Monroe practically since birth. When I was ten years old, I recall bunking off PE at Birkdale school and finding a television in one of the classrooms so I … Continue reading
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Liza’s Back. June 2011.
Dear Rowley, Sorry for not writing sooner darling. This week has been sublimely ridiculous. Last night Jay Jopling hosted a party in that fabulous Georgian townhouse on Portland Place to unveil Shaun Leane’s diamond and chain mail gauntlet glove created … Continue reading
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A Theatrical Evening January 2011
Dear Rowley, You’ve got to give it up for the gays, haven’t you. I was trolling down Old Compton Street the other day and saw a No VAT sign outside GAY. ‘F*** the Recession’ it read. Love it do. Personally, … Continue reading
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Sparklers and Spirituality December 2010
Dear Rowley, A few sparklers to fill your heart with Christmas cheer courtesy of the remarkable Simon Harrison who is the most talented costume jeweller of his generation. Don’t you adore the Swarovski coronet? It is a copy of a … Continue reading
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