London played host to a flurry of high-profile events this week, with a cast of celebrities and tastemakers turning out across the capital and beyond.
Penhaligon’s marked its 155th anniversary with a star-studded cocktail reception, welcoming an international crowd to the launch of its ‘Eau So British’ exhibition.
The travelling showcase, which opens to the public on 17 - 18 May at Hanover Square, offers a rare glimpse into the fragrance house’s private archives and invites visitors to explore the history, craftsmanship and innovation behind the storied British brand.
Actor Richard E. Grant was the guest of honour, joined by a fashionable crowd including Kelly Rutherford, Jourdan Dunn, Saint Levant, Susie Cave, Charles Jeffrey and Malcolm Kamulete.
The exhibition promises an immersive journey through scent and storytelling — part heritage celebration, part sensory experience.
Elsewhere, Maker’s Mark unveiled its first-ever wheat whisky, Star Hill Farm, with an intimate dinner and tasting at the Treehouse Hotel.
The event, celebrating the distillery’s 70th anniversary, brought together VIP guests and industry insiders for seasonal dishes paired with inventive cocktails, including the ‘Gold Fashioned’ and ‘Beet Boulevardier’.
American model Arizona Muse and ballet star Eric Underwood were among the notable names at the glitzy evening.
Perrier-Jouët brought loungewear glamour to The Berkeley with its “PJ in your PJs” soirée — a champagne-fuelled evening that saw guests donning Olivia von Halle silk pyjamas in the hotel’s private suite.
With flutes in hand and canapés circulating, guests including Pips Taylor and Sophie Hermann embraced the luxurious dress code for an evening of relaxed opulence.
Bella Hadid marked the UK debut of her fragrance line ‘Ôrəbella at London’s Sessions Arts Club on Friday.
Guests including Kim Jones, Amelia Windsor and Camille Charrière joined Hadid for the celebration, which was soundtracked by a live DJ set from Kim Turnbull and Tommy Gould.
Hadid, who launched the brand in partnership with Selfridges, spoke to guests about the personal journey behind ‘Ôrəbella’s creation, calling the UK launch a “dream come true” and thanking attendees for their support in bringing the collection to its first international audience.
Meanwhile in Cannes, Charli XCX brought London energy to the Riviera, arriving at the Magnum Beach alongside model and musician Gabbriette to launch the brand’s Crack Into Pleasure campaign on Thursday.
The pop star wore Vivienne Westwood, while Gabbriette turned heads in a champagne-toned two-piece with Y2K flair.
The beachfront celebration featured the return of the Magnum Dipping and Spray Bar, with guests including Jerry Hall, Georgia May Jagger, Romee Strijd, Patrick Ta and Dylan Sprouse soaking up the indulgent atmosphere.
On Saturday, it was a night of celebration and rising talent as the Variety & Golden Globes Breakthrough Artists Party lit up Lucia Cannes.
On the awards front, Paul Mescal honoured playwright and actor Jeremy O. Harris with the Creative Impact Icon in Indie Film Award, while Diane Kruger presented Mia Threapleton with the Breakthrough Artist Award. Director Ari Aster handed over the same accolade to rising star Micheal Ward, and Charlotte Gainsbourg received the prestigious Vanguard Award, presented by Hoehne.
The guest list was no less star-studded, with appearances from Zoey Deutch, Cuba Gooding Jr., and Eli Roth, who joined Cannes’ finest for an evening celebrating fresh talent.
