My early interaction with Mary Katrantzou designs was simply by looking at them. They were definitely to be admired. With such of mix of colors and prints one could be easily mesmerized. At first, I had to admit, I was a little bit hesitating when wearing them. The very same vivid thing that caught my eye and made me fall for her designs, also made my choice difficult. There are so many beautiful combinations, which one I like best? And what mix of colors suits me better?

I have to tell you, this is such a wrong route. With Mary’s designs, the algorithm is just like that: pick one, it will suit you just perfect. Her designs are not simply to be seen and eventually chosen. Her designs stand for an entire universe imagined by Mary Katrantzou. You have to access this creative realm and you’ll be part of the story. That’s the real joy of wearing them. Looking good comes additional. :-)

I had the confirmation of this fashion theory when meeting Mary Katrantzou. It happened during the beautiful and cozy event hosted by Net-a-Porter’s president, Alison Loehnis, who pinpointed Mary’s talent to integrate prints even in the most monochrome dressing choices. Wonderful ladies mixing different prints, in different cuts. Each one with a different kind of style story. And then, there was Mary’s wit and funny attitude that bonded all. We talked about designers, fashion, personal stuff and we even learned to play the Mafia :-).

It was fashionably fun. I totally enjoyed it!

Big thank you the the NAP team!

Go to “Dock Kitchen” restaurant for a combination of design and food delicacies.

Dock Kitchen occupies one floor of furniture designer Tom Dixon’s headquarters. Situated in a converted Victorian Wharf building as part of an urban regeneration project by Derwent London (also responsible for the Tea Building in Shoreditch), The Dock Kitchen overlooks the Grand Union Canal in Ladbroke Grove, West London. The original brick arches and beamed ceilings have been preserved and combined with an exclusive display of the full Tom Dixon collection of furniture and lighting to create an honest, open space. The Tom Dixon shop resides directly beneath the restaurant housing pieces from over a dozen international designers.

The restaurant combines guest chefs, themed or just-discovered-this menus with a casual, café-style vibe. Dock Kitchen is an experimental kitchen always adapting the menu and trying new things depending on a specific place, a particular ingredient or just an idea that inspires the chef to cook exciting things.
  
You can find more Tom Dixon pieces at  Intro Design
  
Photo /  Andrea Macri