London - September 20, 2007

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

The future’s bright.

APPLY
Maggie & Rose
What: New members club for kids and families holds parties, workshops and movie screenings.
Why: It’s a sort of Soho House for yummy mummies; apply or cry.
When: Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 58 Pembroke Rd., W8 6NX (020 7371 2200).

SEE
Bright Young Figures
What: Paintings by BP shortlisted YBAs Hugo Wilson, Vanessa Garwood and Ian Bruce.
Why: Go figure.
When: To 30 Sept. Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-5 p.m.
Where: Cosa, 7 Ledbury Mews North, W11 2AF (020 7727 0398).

BUY
Ming
What: Popular jeweller opens first London store.
Why: There’s nothing minging about it.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 108 Talbot Rd., W11 1JR (020 7243 6545).

ADMIRE
The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947-1957
What: Mega tribute to master couturiers Dior, Balmain, Balenciaga, et al.
Why: It’s sew elegant.
When: Sat.-6 Jan. 2008. Mon.-Thurs., Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-5:45 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: V&A Museum, Cromwell Rd., SW7 2RL. Book on 0870 9063 883 or online at vam.ac.uk/couture.

READ
Tamsin Blanchard’s Green Is the New Black
What: Acclaimed fashion writer encourages ecoawareness in the wardrobe department.
Why: Set a model example.
When: From today.
Where: Online at amazon.co.uk.

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