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The Weekend Guide

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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

Location
40 Elizabeth St
London, UK SW1W 9NZ
02077306366
The Village
Westfield London
London, UK W12 7GE
02087436111
Somerset House
Strand
London, UK WC2R 1LA
02078454600
Rosebery Ave
London, UK EC1R 4TN
08444124300
106 Draycott Ave
London, UK SW3 3AE
02072253816
Lotus London
11 Pont St
London, UK SW1X 9EH
02072353550
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