Pop-Down To The Pop-Up

Today, 7TH MAN was lucky enough to receive a sneak preview of The Jacques Townhouse, located in the heart of central London. This pop-up boutique hotel will be home to the Jacques Soirees, a Jacques twist on the quintessential English tea party which will be curated by the super-stylish songstress, Sophie Ellis Bextor.

The evenings shall take place from tonight for ten nights within the walls of this eccentric wonderland, where guests can enjoy a tipple of Jacques, munch on bespoke cupcakes courtesy of Vintage Patisseries or, if they are so inclined, receive a BeneFit make-over in the downstairs powder room before sampling the delights of a theatrical DJ performance every night.

This über stylish townhouse, which appears as though it was conceived as the love child of Tim Walker and Tim Burton; was in fact transformed by the ever so charming David Carter, creator of East London mirco boutique hotel 40WINKS. Designed to be the ultimate urban orchard, this whimsical world features surprises around every corner, from a theatrical concierge, to dramatic tarot readers to spectacular indoor trees adorned with beautiful vintage trinkets:

If you wish to indulge in a bit of shameless fantasy this summer, make sure to check out www.facebook.com/jacques for more details.

Fashion Vending Machine

If you are in Miami this week, like the rest of the fashion pack for Art Basel, due stop by the "Vending Machine". As part of its fortieth anniversary, Interview is celebrating by stocking on forty years of pop culture at Miami's Mondrian Hotel. With contributors like Dolce & Gabanna, Fred Perry, and Jil Sander, the vending machine will also feature limited edition pieces such as the above hand-constructed tank from newcomer Rochambaeu.

So, if your in need of fast fashion, literally, put in your "quarter" and get a special piece.

Mondrian Hotel

Tel: 305.514.1500

Online Contributing Editor-NJD

London Fashion Week Retreat

September can bring may events to our lives. Fall is in the air which means time for layering, but it can also be a mad month. London fashion week has started, and Emporio Armani presents us with a relaxing retreat.

7th Man had a preview into this special caffe, located at the back of the modern St. Martins Lane Hotel. A couple of blocks away from somerset house, which this season will be the main venue of all the action. You will be able to settle down into a Mediterranean menu for breakfast or lunch while you catch up on your e-mails with complimentary wifi. Highlights include private entrance from the back, the Armani cocktail, or decide to brunch outside of the caffe.” We collaborated with Armani to create a relaxing place where all the fashion industry can come, and enjoy themselves,” says Daphne Vassilliades from the St. Martins Lane Hotel.

We say, "We are delighted to be offered such a new experience in our busy schedule this week"

Catch you in the richshaw, which will bring you to, and from Somerset House - You cannot miss it (white Emporio Armani logo)

The Emporio Armani Caffe is open between 9am to 6pm until the 22nd of September.

St. Martins Lane Hotel London

45 St. Martin'sLane London, WC2N 4HX

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7300 5500

Fax: +44 (0) 20 7300 5501

www.stmartinslane.com

Online Contributing Editor - NJD