Midnight May Fair
entertainment and pleasure Mount Street Gardens, Hay Hill, Shepherd Market, an area of Mayfair which owes its name to the historic market that was held here from 1686 […]
entertainment and pleasure Mount Street Gardens, Hay Hill, Shepherd Market, an area of Mayfair which owes its name to the historic market that was held here from 1686 […]
“the crossroads between time and eternity”
Peter Ackroyd
“you’re the measure of my dreams”
#eros #KarlMarx #Kettners #Ronnies #WilliamBlake #BarItalia #VinceMansShop #SohoFlowers
Based on the ceiling and lights of the iconic 60s Curzon Mayfair Cinema – a grade 2 listed building. My favourite London cinema. “The interior of the cinema […]
PattiSmith’s poetical book #JustKids summons the mood #1970s “Eyeing the traffic circulating the lobby hung with bad art. Big invasive stuff unloaded on Stanley Bard in exchange for […]
Physician David Hosack purchased twenty acres of rural land from New York City in 1801 for $5,000 and opened the country’s first botanical garden ~ the Elgin Botanic […]
Hatton Garden was originally the site of the medieval palace, gardens and orchard of the Bishops of Ely’s City residence ~ an open green space for hundreds of […]
My collections are inspired by the spirit of place, psychogeography, memory and history. For the Open Call I have chosen the history of the Red House in Bexley […]
THE STORY OF MEANWHILE GARDENS A community garden built on former derelict land in 1976Home to the Metronomes Steel Pan Orchestra since 1989Aswad’s Live and Direct concert/album recorded […]
THE STORY OF MEANWHILE GARDENS A community garden built on former derelict land in 1976Home to the Metronomes Steel Pan Orchestra since 1989Aswad’s Live and Direct concert/album recorded […]
“ Where the Grand Junction Canal and the main line railway to Paddington diverge from their parallel course there is a teardrop shaped patch of land bounded on […]
‘Find wonder in everything, even the most commonplace’ #CarlLinnaeus #ChelseaPhysicGarden #HeartofLondon #EsotericLondon #EsotericLandmarks #LondonSoul Silk scarves inspired by the Linnaeus installation at the Chelsea Physic Garden, London. Featuring […]
Hampstead Heath pond in the winter, walking with a dear friend. An Ancient heath, 790 acres ~ the largest single area of common land in Greater London. Sitting […]
#NewYorkStatePavilion, built for the 1964 New York World’s Fair in Flushing Meadows #Queens #NYC Warhol’s work, 13 Most Wanted Men, sparked controversy before the Fair’s opening in April […]
Horizons from the Atlantic Ocean seen from Cape Cornwall facing west and images from the ceiling in a Milanese Palazzo once owned by a seafraing family.
inspired by cover competition in The Covent Gardener Magazine to convey the spirit of this wonderful part of #London #Punk #TwoTone #Victorian terrace houses opposite the tube station, […]
#classicfavourite ~ the story of #HackneyEmpire a music hall that has travelled through time ~ from #1901 creating laughs, tears & pathos in the East End of London […]
Selfridges Oxford Strteet London ~ summoning the festive sparkle of late night, winter, London xmas lights. Featuring the luxurious Beaux Arts ionic pillars of Selfridges department store – […]
The story of Dick Whittington featuring many London landmarks all with their own stories Bow Bells Peter Jones #SloaneSquare – Leopard with a feather in his cap #LondonEye […]
Insightful tender film set in the Chelsea Hotel NYC previewed at the ICA London January 19th 2023 with Q and A including Artist Rose Cory
Dreaming Walls, dir. Amélie van Elmbt & Maya Duverdier, Belgium / France / USA / Netherlands / Sweden 2022, 80 min.
Dear friends, I just signed the petition “SAVE CURZON MAYFAIR” and wanted to ask if you could add your name too. This campaign means a lot to me […]
Your chance to win a beautiful Chelsea Linnaeus silk scarf and square. closing date 31.12.21 Delighted to be part of The English Garden Advent Calendar. Day 3. Day […]
Thank you to Christa Davis for creating this space. Salusbury Sunday Market has a beautiful array of traders and small businesses selling sustainably produced, eco friendly, handcrafted UK […]
delighted that my #CurzonMayfair design is displayed in the foyer of my favourite cinema 🌟 @curzoncinemas #Mayfair!***SophieWardman manager wearing @francesnuttlondon #pocketsquare design based on ceiling of CurzonMayfair #AudreyHepburn […]
Delighted to be featured on Savile Row bespoke shirtmaker Sean O’Flynns website – new collaboration. Silk scarves availablein bespoke colours and sizes, for the best dressed dandy in […]
Honored that Dr Matilda Aspinall (instagram @matildaaspinall) of The London College of Fashion has used my Rose Star fabric to create a beautiful womens silk shirt. Any of […]
Dandyism or the dandy. A British cultural movement dating back to the end of the 19th century based upon a true belief in elegance and refinement. And also […]
Meanwhile Gardens 1981 Documentary by Steve Shaw THE STORY OF MEANWHILE GARDENS A community garden built on former derelict land in 1976Home to the Metronomes Steel Pan Orchestra […]
reading the story of Ireland Awakening by Edward Rutherford and the rhythm of the development of the linen trade in Dublin and Belfast. Page 578 Lord Mountwalsh set […]
During the Corona virus lockdown I have been making unisex face masks fashioned from double layered 100% silk twill from Frances Nutt London pocket squares. They have an […]
#meninscarves by the magnificent Rose Callahan @rcallahanphoto #photographer and #author #WeAreDandy #TheDandyPortraits ***New portraits from my studio at the @thevintageshow I love meeting all the characters that stop […]
The River Thames frost fairs were held on the tideway of the River Thames in London, England in some winters, starting at least as early as the late […]
Inspiration. Gertrude Abercrombie was an American painter based in Chicago. Called “the queen of the bohemian artists”, Abercrombie was involved in the Chicago jazz scene and was friends […]
classic style classic soundtrack Curtis Mayfield ‘Darkest of nightWith the moon shining brightThere’s a set goin’ strongLotta things goin’ onThe man of the hourHas an air of great […]
All Frances Nutt London scarves and squares tell a story inspired by the London landscape and the people who live there. Some of the craftsmen involved in this […]
MADE LONDON – St Mary’s is our new tabletop show for Christmas. This is a stripped back, pared down, table top selling event, enabling the quality and diversity […]
I love stories and flowers. Here is an enjoyable novel that is based on the life of real life artist and textile designer for silks in Spitalfields 1690-1763 […]
I am delighted to have been chosen to show at the Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair 2018. I will be showing my new design based upon the Linnaeus […]
Reading ‘The Silk Weaver’ by Liz Trenow inspired by the life of Anna Maria Garthwaite and her own ancestors who worked as silkweavers in Spitalfields 300 years ago. […]
OLD TRUMAN BREWERY, LONDON, E1 6QR Entrance in Ely’s Yard off Hanbury Street Spring Edition : 31 March – 1 April 2018 11am – 6pm Free entrance The […]
Thank you Robert Elms for introducing me to The Gentle Author on your radio programme Monday 21st January 2018 BBC Radio London 94.9FM. spitalfieldslife.com is a daily blog […]
Beautiful image of Hedi Slimane by Irving Penn, for Vogue, May 2001.News Flash Hedi Slimane formerly of Saint Laurent starting at LVMH’s Céline on Febuary 1 2018. He […]
Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas FairWhen: Saturday 25 November 201710am – 5pm Sunday 26 November 201710am – 4pm The Chelsea Physic Garden Christmas Fair is a chance for our […]
Latest collection of pocket squares from FrancesNuttLondon Please contact me if you wish to reserve one of my latest designs specifying which version or version you would like […]
The Photographers Gallery London is currently showing a collection of the work of of Roger Mayne (1929–2014) 3rd March until June 11th. The novelist Colin MacInnes asked Mayne […]
Delighted to be a runner up in the Covent Gardener Magazine Competition and to be featured in a double page spread ‘Open all Hours’ by Mick O’Hare re […]
spread the love keep your loved ones warm and stylish with Frances Nutt London beautiful scarves and pocket squares. from Frances with love xxx
Very interesting article in todays Guardian by Simon Chilvers. Simon Chilvers was the assistant fashion editor for the Guardian. He is now men’s style director of matchesfashion.com. North: […]
Amazing graphic artist responsible for the surfers against sewage campaign images http://www.owentozer.co.uk
Warren’s Bakery old lorry garage has been changed into a beautiful gallery behind the Dog and Rabbit cafe (delicious cakes recommended) in St Just. Kurt Jackson’s Foundation Gallery […]
Upstairs at the new Kurt Jackson Foundation Gallery in St Just Cornwall Jackson Foundation Gallery
The Design Library New York contains over seven million antique, vintage, modern, and contemporary textiles and swatches, painted patterns, wallpapers, embroideries, yarn dyes, pattern books, and production records […]
Thank you Grey Fox for featuring me in your xmas gift guide and happy birthday good wishes ….and thank you Snapper for pleasing comment as well as inspiration […]
A delightful day with sculptor and friend Julie Goldsmith at the Library Club Christmas Sale 26th November 2016. Julie Goldsmith http://www.lib-rary.com/
Coincidentally I went to a brilliant photographic show at the Crucial Cafe in the Hogarth Club W4. Barry Adamson (Magazine – Shot by Both Sides) “KNOW WHERE TO […]
Come and visit FrancesNuttLondon at the Candid Arts Angel Xmas Fair. Opening Times and Dates:Saturday 3rd December – Sunday 4th December (11am-6pm)Preview Evening: Friday 2nd December (5-9pm) Candid […]
There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved. Guard well within yourself that treasure, kindness. Know how to give without hesitation, how to lose […]
Continuing my curiosity concerning positive words for Female Dandys Flâneuse: Women Walk the City by Lauren Elkin, published by Chatto & Windus. “A tribute to female flâneurs: the […]
part of the landscape of my youth ~ William Blake saw angels and firey tigers and taught me that the “road of excess leads to the palace of […]
My boyfriend wore a pair of “Oxford bags” in the 70s. He bought them in a shop near the westway flyover on Portobello road. They were made in a […]
I met Nathalie under the westway on a very rainy autumn day sitting patiently and beautifully with her collection of debonair men’s clothes. In the image she is […]
I first saw this image when Hannah Starkey was featured as one of the winners of the 1997 John Kobal Foundation, National Portrait Gallery, London. I travelled to the […]
I travelled to the 12th arondissment Paris to The Cinémathèque Française Film Center designed by Frank Gehry (51 Rue de Bercy, 75012 Paris) for an exhibiton about Jean […]
A big thank you to all friends and clients who visited our space at BOB London. We had a very successful time and our scarves now adorn more […]
BEST OF BRITANNIA LONDON –30 SEPT / 01 / 02 OCT 2016 BOB ADDRESSVictoria House Southampton Row London WC1B 4DA BY OVERGROUNDHolborn – 2 mins walkEuston – 10 […]
What is a word for a female dandy? In the tradition of Marlene Dietrich glamorous and mysterious femme fatale, our gentlemen’s silk scarves are also a hit with […]
Oscar Wilde wrote that, “One should either be a work of Art, or wear a work of Art.” Charles Baudelaire defined the dandy, in the later “metaphysical” phase […]
Supermodels Sarah Jane, Jo and Charlie come to visit FrancesNuttLondon HQ Ladbroke Grove Party Central helping to launch Frances Nutt London with glamour and style
William Klein Piccadilly 1980 © William Klein Courtesy of the artist no women whatsoever in this photo! Soho stories enthralling show at the Photographers Gallery Ramillies Street W1 […]