Category Archives: News

Stompin’ At The Savoy With Paloma Faith

Posted on October 4, 2011 by cheriecity

This month sees the return of the world famous Stompin’ At The Savoy, the iconic and glamorous evenings of live music at the decadent London hotel. Stompin’ At The Savoy has played host to musical legends such as Josephine Baker, … Continue reading →

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TIFF 2011 – Toronto International Film Festival

Posted on September 17, 2011 by cheriecity

TIFF – Toronto International Film Festival brings the stars to Toronto and for two weeks, the city becomes a buzzing, vibrant hub for the film industry. Chérie City was privileged to be invited to explore city of Toronto and attend … Continue reading →

Posted in Films, News, Toronto | Tagged A Dangerous Method film, Beloved French film, Canadian cinema, Cannes film festival, Catherine Deneuve, Chiara Mastroianni, Christophe Honoré, David Cronenberg, French musical film, George Clooney, Keira Knightley, louis garrel, Ludivine Sagnier, Michael Fassbender, Michelle Williams, press screening, Roy Thomson Hall, Sarah Polley, Sarah Silverman, Scotiabank Theatre Toronto, Seth Rogen, Soho House pop up bar, The Ides of March, TIFF Bell Lightbox, TIFF11, Toronto International Film Festival, Viggo Mortensen | Leave a comment

Gwen Stefani & Shirley Manson In Conversation for ELLE UK

Posted on March 8, 2011 by cheriecity

There are rarely any compelling reasons to write about celebrity magazine covers, but when I got a sneak preview of Gwen Stefani being interview by none other than long-time best friend Shirley Manson for ELLE UK, I just had to … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged 90s rock girls, celebrity interview, ELLE UK april issue, Garbage Shirley Manson, Gavin Rossdale, Gwen Stefani interview, Gwen Stefani magazine cover, L.A.M.B, No Doubt | Leave a comment

Chérie Wish List: Banyan Tree Samui

Posted on June 25, 2010 by cheriecity

Just a week left until my holiday in the Valencian region of Spain and I’m already planning the next one! But, I think you’ll agree that the launch of the new Banyan Tree Samui in July is definitely worth daydreaming … Continue reading →

Posted in Hotels - Luxury, News | Tagged Asian spa treatments, Banyan Tree Resorts and Spas, Banyan Tree Samui, beachside restaurant, chargrillled seafood, cliffside restaurant, contemporary Asian restaurant, eco, ethical hotel, hydrotherapy spa, infinity pool, Koh Samui, luxury hotel, spa hotel, spa journey, Thailand, The Rainforest Spa | 2 Comments

Chérie lust-have: Karl Lagerfeld x Diet Coke

Posted on April 7, 2010 by cheriecity

First came the covetable Karl Lagerfeld teddy bear, then the Mini Karl Tokidoki figure, and now the Kaiser has lent his image to the latest limited edition Diet Coke bottle. Designing the bottle featuring his silhouette and a hot pink … Continue reading →

Posted in Designers, Fashion, News, Shopping | Tagged Alicia Drake, Baptiste Giacobini, Chanel, Coca Cola, Coco Rocha, Colette, Colette Paris, Côte d'Azur, designer drink, Diet Coke, fashion designer, iPod, Kaiser Karl, Karl Lagerfeld, Karl Lagerfeld Diet Coke, Karl Lagerfeld teddy bear, Lalique crystal, limited edition Diet Coke bottle, Mini Karl Tokidoki, Paris, Selfridges, The Beautiful Fall | Leave a comment

From the catwalk to the lobby…

Posted on March 19, 2010 by cheriecity

Fashion hotels are spreading like wild fire and any designer worth their salt has translated their style DNA into interiors and furnishing. It seems like a no brainer that fashion designers should try their hand at designing hotels. They have … Continue reading →

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Optimo Espacio es finito!

Posted on March 14, 2010 by cheriecity

Nothing sucks more than those times when things from your past get removed, destroyed or just come to a sad end. It’s like having a friend in another country – you might not see them all the time, but you … Continue reading →

Posted in Glasgow, Music, News | Tagged Big Ned, Chicks on Speed, Dalston Superstore, Den Haan., Divorce, DJ Twitch, DJ Wilkes, Dollskabeat, electro, Franz Ferdinand, Glasgow, Jamaica Street Glasgow, JD Twitch and JG Wilkes, Jonnie Wilkes, Keith McIvor, LCD Soundsystem, Les Garcons de Glasgow, Louise McVey & Cracks in the Concrete, Older Lover, Optimo Barn Dance, Optimo Espacio, Optimo Espookio, Optimo Hogmanay, Optimo Music, Scotland, Sons & Daughters, Sub Club, Sunday night club, The Kills, The Presents, The Rapture, TV on the Radio, Twitch & Wilkes | 2 Comments

Daphne Guinness opens her wardrobe to New York

Posted on February 26, 2010 by cheriecity

Haute couture collector Daphne Guinness has one of the most enviable wardrobes in the world and now we can take a peak at her sartorial treasures. Daphne will be exhibition 80-100 pieces from her extensive collection at New York’s Fashion … Continue reading →

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Yves Saint Laurent honoured in epic Paris retrospective

Posted on February 17, 2010 by cheriecity

Yves Saint Laurent’s 40 years in fashion is to be recognised in a major retrospective at the Petit Palais in Paris next month. Curated by Saint Laurent’s long-term life and business partner Pierre Bergé and under the patronage of the First … Continue reading →

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Liberty says ‘merci’!

Posted on February 15, 2010 by cheriecity

Liberty of London have been working away on an impressive number of collaborations this year and one of my favourites has to be the cross-channel partnership with Paris concept store, merci. The two stores will open pop-up shops in London … Continue reading →