Enjoyable Activities to Engage in During August
In the world of art, fashion, and dining, there's always something new and exciting to discover. Here's a roundup of the latest happenings and offerings at various locations:
White Cube Hong Kong
Darren Almond's latest exhibition, "Night before Day", is currently on display at White Cube Hong Kong until August 30. The exhibition features a series of paintings using materials such as autumnal copper, winter palladium, and spring gold. For more information, visit the White Cube Hong Kong website.
Carmen in Marseille
Carmen, a Dutch fashion boutique, is hosting a pop-up in Marseille, France from August 13-17. The pop-up will offer swimwear from Lido, tanks from Flore Flore, pearl-drop earrings from Sophie Buhai, and poplin trousers from Brooke Callahan. The location is 16 Traverse Ste Hélène, 13007 Marseille.
Wiltons in London
Wiltons, a well-regarded seafood and European restaurant located on Jermyn Street, London, offers lunch, dinner, and late-night meals with vegetarian and gluten-free options. The restaurant supports reservations and private dining, but no specific upcoming event or special offering was identified. For more information, visit the Wiltons website.
Other London Venues and Events
- A four-night Indian supper club collaboration is running July 7-10, featuring chefs Sameer Taneja and Shantanu Mehrotra with a tasting menu combining British ingredients and Indian flavors.
- Historical tours of Wapping occur through summer evenings on recurring dates.
- A panel on garden design with landscape designers and TV presenters is scheduled at the Royal Geographical Society on July 7, 2025, offering practical advice for all gardening skill levels.
- New restaurant openings in London include Little Fires, a Shoreditch Mexican restaurant opening July 25, 2025. It features a collaboration between top chefs and mixologists focused on authentic Mexican cuisine and mezcal cocktails.
Fragrance and Jewellery
- A new fragrance called Anneau de Feu, inspired by Irish folklore, will be available from August 17. The offer is priced at £18 for a cocktail and canapés.
- Frank Ocean's luxury jewellery brand, Homer, has opened two new brick-and-mortar shops in London and Los Angeles.
- Not/Applicable Vintage has set up shop in Selfridges, London, with an edit of vintage graphic band tees.
Books
- The anthology, "Courtside Candy", surveys the cultural reach of basketball across fashion, art, and architecture. The book comes out in the midst of a WNBA season seeing record-breaking number of viewers.
- Daido Moriyama's new anthology, titled "Quartet", will be published on August 28.
- The anthology, edited by Mark Holborn, features photographs from Moriyama's first book to his third, documenting Japan's rapid evolution.
Dining
- Bocca di Lupo is offering a picnic service on Margate beach for Ferragosto on August 16. Hampers include octopus salad, strozzapretti pasta salad, gelato, and Italian beers. They can be collected from the Sea Shed on Margate Beach between 5.30pm and 6pm.
- Wiltons is offering Martini and canapés between 5.30 and 6.30pm until August 30.
For the most precise and up-to-date event information, checking the official websites or local event listings closer to the date is recommended. Enjoy exploring these exciting offerings!
Fashion-and-Beauty and Shopping- The pop-up event at Carmen in Marseille, from August 13-17, offers a variety of fashion items such as swimwear, tanks, pearl-drop earrings, and poplin trousers. (Carmen in Marseille)
Food-and-Drink, Travel, and Shopping- Wiltons in London offers vegetarian and gluten-free options, with a new Shoreditch Mexican restaurant, Little Fires, opening on July 25 for those seeking different dining experiences in the city. (Wiltons in London, New restaurant opening in London)
