The days are getting longer, the sun is slowly but surely peaking through the clouds, and colourful ensembles are lining the city streets, which can only mean one thing – Spring is here in a big way.
April is a favourite month for many, as it marks the first bank holiday weekend of the year. Whether you’re planning on spending the Easter break lounging in a daffodil-filled London park, eating your way around the city, or spending your four-day weekend shopping for a new wardrobe, we’ve got you covered.
From an Easter bunny bao bun to a new collection of fancy footwear and a face mask destined to give you glass skin, here’s everything on the H! Fashion radar this April.
WHERE TO DINE:
The Porter’s Table
Guinness lovers are in for a treat at The Porter’s Table in Covent Garden. Set on the historic site of Old Brewer’s Yard in Covent Garden, this relaxed dining spot brings people together over generous, carefully sourced dishes showcasing the best of British produce, led by Executive Chef Pip Lacey. Expect relaxed seasonal plates and grill dishes, from roast bone marrow with miso and baron bigod gratinée and lager-battered frickles, to mains of signature cuts and fish of the day cooked over the grill. To wash everything down, pints are poured metres away from the tanks inside the Guinness Open Gate Brewery London.
WHAT TO SHOP:
Alohas SS26 Collection
Fun shoe season is finally here, and thankfully, one of the coolest names in footwear has carefully curated an SS26 collection filled to the brim with dreamy delights to help you put your best foot forward this sunny season. From pastel blue and butter yellow to updated ballet flat styles and slip-on slides, Alohas new collection is seriously lust-worthy.
WHERE TO LASH AND BROW:
Backstage Chelsea
When it comes to maximising your summer beauty game with minimal effort, a lash lamination and eyelash lift go a long way. Taking the guesswork out of your morning routine, the double trouble beauty treatment is loved by the likes of Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber and every it-girl known to man. At Backstage, “our expert brow shaping, tinting and laminations create natural arches that enhance the face, while lash lifts and tints provide a wide-awake, fluttery finish. These treatments are perfect for busy lifestyles and have quickly become go-to services for clients wanting low-maintenance beauty with maximum impact.”
WHAT TO SHOP- JEWELLERY:
Markgong x Missoma
Designer Markgong and jewellery giant Missoma have teamed up for a dreamy new collab collection, and it’s perfect for spring and beyond. The new limited-edition collaboration was showcased at Shanghai Fashion Week and features a selection of drape and bow motifs rendered in fluid gold, with precision in every fold. Sculptural yet soft, the pieces move like silk across the body and are designed to be worn every day, with any ensemble.
WHERE TO DINE:
Xi Home Dumplings Bay, Spring Menu
One of London’s most acclaimed Chinese dumpling houses is packing a flavour-filled punch this spring, with an updated menu guaranteed to make your mouth water. To celebrate both the spring and Easter season, Xi Home has shaped its handmade bao into a playful bunny. Inside, the filling stays true to the flavours of Chinese spring. Fresh bamboo shoots are finely chopped and folded with pork, bringing a crisp texture and sweetness that marks the arrival of the season.
WHAT TO SHOP – BEAUTY:
SOS Revitalising Sheet Mask
Getting skin ready for spring has never been easier, thanks to Decree’s SOS Revitalising Sheet Mask. Part of the brand’s vegan and sustainable range, the one sheet wonder is designed to leave your skin feeling instantly calmed, nourished and hydrated. Dermatologically tested and packed with a rose-infused bio-cellulose treatment, use weekly to ensure you get the best results.