Give something back.
DONATE
Donna Ida Denim Drive
What: Swap old or unwanted jeans for a £20 voucher redeemable against a purchase of a pair in any of the three boutiques.
Why: Your castoffs will be restyled and sold with 50 per cent of proceeds going to Jeans for Genes, supporting children with genetic disorders.
When: Today-16 Sept.
Where: Westfield, Ariel Way, W12 7GF (020 8743 6111); 40 Elizabeth St., SW1W 9NZ (020 7730 4554); 106 Draycott Ave., SW3 3AE (020 7225 3816).
SEE
Shoes
What: Twelve dancers, four singers and a band give us a witty street-level perspective on our obsession with footwear.
Why: Spot specially commissioned styles by Terry de Havilland and Salvatore Ferragamo.
When: Fri.-11 Sept. Mon.-Fri., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2:30 & 7:30 p.m.
Where: Sadler’s Wells, Rosebury Ave., EC1R 4TN. For tickets (£10-£48), call 08444 124300.
Maison Martin Margiela ‘20’ the Exhibition
What: Last chance to see a retrospective of the Belgian fashion designer’s work incorporating memorable garments (remember the Tabi boots?) with photography and film.
Why: It was the talk of the summer. Where have you been?
When: Thurs., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Somerset House, Strand, WC2R 1LA (020 7845 4600). Ticket (£6) online at somersethouse.org.uk.
STORE
Total Wardrobe Care Luxury Clothing Storage
What: Clothing care specialists will pick up, clean, repair and store your summer wardrobe in cotton garment bags inside a lavender-scented room and send you an itemized inventory.
Why: Make space for your winter clothes.
When: Now.
Where: More info at 020 7627 5609.
WEAR
Lotus London Scarves
What: Fine cashmere shawls in diamond weaves, colourful prints and designs are the perfect trans-seasonal accessory (£169).
Why: Mention code candy in-store or enter at online checkout for 25 per cent off until Sun.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Where: 11 Pont St., SW10 OQJ (020 7235 3550).
Photo: The Library of Congress / Flickr














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