My recent day shopping in London was such fun. Marie Goujon and Arnaud Paumier, my Paris-based photographer and videographer, joined me and my friend Fabio Perlasca as we made our way from One Aldwych Hotel to Dover Street Market, over to the studio of designer Graeme Black and then on to Dukes Bar.

Click above to watch Arnaud’s behind-the-scenes video of the day, highlighting DSM’s unique collection and knowledgeable sales staff (I met Fabio when he worked there), followed by must-see footage of Graeme discussing his design philosophy and inspirations behind this season’s collection. And then – the pièce de résistance – the making of a Dukes Bar martini.

The Turkish designer mentioned in the Dover Street segment is Erdem. And the gentleman I am greeting at Graeme’s studio is Jonathan Reed, his partner and Managing Director of the Graeme Black label. He’s also an interior designer and architect. You can see the result of the combination of their fashion and interior design sensibilities – gorgeous, gorgeous studios.

If there are any items in the DSM segment of the video for which you’d like designer information, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I’d be happy to get that on your behalf.

You can also read my detailed accounts of Dover Street Market, Graeme Black and Dukes Bar by clicking here, here and here.

Very best,
Susan