London reveals itself not only in its grand museums and historic streets, but in the hidden places where artistry and everyday life entwine. Follow IRMA’s path through ateliers, stables, and salons where design, taste, and tradition come alive in unexpected ways.
EXHIBITIONS
Design Museum London: Blitz
Step into the spirit of 1980s London nightlife through an exhibition that captures the raw energy of the Blitz Kids and their fearless creativity. The museum presents rare photography, fashion, and artefacts that showcase how a generation turned style into rebellion. It’s more than an exhibition—it’s an exploration of identity, performance, and the avant-garde. A must-see for anyone interested in the intersections of fashion, music, and subculture.
224-238 Kensington High St, London W8 6AG
SHOPPING
A Soho institution where the window display alone is a cultural barometer. From Vogue and The Gentlewoman to independent titles like System and i-D, this shop curates magazines as objects of desire. It’s a shrine for those who worship print in an increasingly digital world. Step inside and lose yourself in shelves stacked with creativity from across the globe.
3-5 Coptic St, London WC1A 1NH
Mouki Mou is a concept store in Marylebone that curates design-led fashion, beauty, and lifestyle pieces with a quiet sophistication. Every object—whether glassware, ceramics, or textiles—feels chosen for its tactile quality and timelessness. The shelves are a lesson in restraint, where curation speaks louder than abundance. This is shopping as storytelling, where pieces reveal themselves slowly.
29 Chiltern St, London W1U 7PJ
Niwaki is a temple to Japanese craftsmanship, from precision garden tools to kitchen knives that feel like heirlooms. The space is carefully designed to let the objects speak, each blade and pruner an example of balance and refinement. It is a reminder that utility can be beautiful, and that ritual lives in the everyday. Visiting feels like entering a quiet world of discipline and elegance.
38 Chiltern St, London W1U 7QL
Lucie Azari’s delicate lingerie pieces tread the line between couture and intimacy. Crafted in silk and finished with playful tulle ruffles, they are garments to be seen, not hidden. The designs capture a mood of contemporary femininity with an edge of nostalgia. A small atelier that feels more like a secret discovery than a shop.
83 Walton StLondon SW3 2HP
DINING
The fast-expanding Public House Group launched its latest London pub — The Hart in Marylebone, tucked behind the Wallace Collection and just next door to the currently closed Chiltern Firehouse. Taking its name from the Hart family, who ran a pub on the same site in the 1840s, it carries forward a legacy of conviviality with a contemporary edge. Provenance is at its core, with menus built on seasonal ingredients.
56 Blandford Street, Marylebone, London W1U 7JA
The Aubrey at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park
This moody, maximalist izakaya and bar transports you from Knightsbridge straight to Tokyo. Expect velvet-lined banquettes, eclectic art, and a menu that twists Japanese classics into theatrical experiences. Cocktails are crafted with the flair of performance art, set against a soundtrack that keeps the energy buzzing. It’s a glamorous, late-night world within the city’s most iconic hotel.
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, 66 Knightsbridge, London SW1X 7LA
The Audley Public House & Mount St. Restaurant (Hauser & Wirth)
At the heart of Mayfair, The Audley fuses British pub culture with the artistry of Hauser & Wirth. Downstairs, the pub celebrates classic conviviality; upstairs, Mount St. Restaurant unveils dining as a gallery experience. Murals and contemporary artworks line the walls, making every meal part of a curated encounter. This is where London heritage meets cutting-edge culture.
41-43 Mount St, London W1K 2RX
EXPERIENCES
When you stay at the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, you can experience a unique equestrian escape right in the heart of the city. A unique experience is being organised for you by the hotel in collaboration with Hyde Park Stables. Riders can cross Rotten Row beneath a canopy of London trees, the Mandarin Oriental’s golden fan crest proudly stitched onto the saddles. This experience is both glamorous and grounding, offering a timeless reminder of Britain’s riding tradition. It is an experience that blends heritage, elegance and the thrill of movement.
63 Bathurst Mews, London W2 2SB