Internationally renowned environmental artist Steve Messam has brought Bicester Village to life with a series of signature inflatable installations named Encounters. Until the end of June, these giant, colourful artworks areintegrated into the Village’s buildings, offering guests a chance for a brief encounter with art as they shop. Coinciding with the timings of the Coronation of King Charles III, Pride and the much-awaited British spring/summer season, Encounters will provide an additional touch of fun and playfulness to guests during their day out. So, from ballet core to the return of grunge and other Y2K fashion trends like long denim skirts and colourful leggings, we had no shortage of options. So, here we leave you with the 6 spring fashion trends to wear in 2023.

Silver was clearly the most popular shade. It was featured endlessly in everything from shoes to coats to jewellery, as we could see on the runways of Sacai, Gucci, Valentino, and Paco Rabanne, among others. On the other hand, what’s dreamier than lace? SS23 looks to be a very sexy season, with boudoir details at the forefront of evening wear. Expect to see many pieces featuring lace or lingerie-inspired tops and dresses. Also, vibrant hues took over the Fall 2023 runways, from Sandy Liang and PatBo to Tory Burch and Wiederhoeft. Think shades from bright yellow to juicy reds with vibrant orange hues. As always, our hope for Art in Mayfair is to open a door into the worlds of art and fashion, which can easily feel inaccessible or alienating at times,’ Katie adds. ‘The two are without doubt having a real moment, and we are excited to see what our luxury houses have in store this year for Art in Mayfair.’ Who Are The Headliners?

Nawal uncovers how money, political power, and Yemeni law protected Farouk, once he absconded to Yemen, which has no extradition treaty with the UK. Martine and Farouk were classmates at Regent’s Business School in London. After celebrating end-of-term exams, Martine was last seen in the early hours of March 14 leaving the Maddox nightclub in Mayfair with Farouk. The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi seeks answers to what happened to Martine in this film produced by BBC News Arabic, BBC Current Affairs, BBC Studios Nordic and NeedToKnow, Underdog, and TV2 in Norway.

It is with the greatest sadness that I announce the loss of my best friend Russell Norman. After a short battle in hospital, he died surrounded by family and friends."Travelling to Norway, Nawal meets those who were closest to Martine, spending time with Martine’s best friends and her father Odd Petter Magnussen, who has spent fifteen years fighting tirelessly for justice for Martine.

Executive Producers: Tim Awford, Monica Garnsey, Styrk Jansen, Christopher Mitchell, Jan Salling, Ann Christin Siljan Playing homage to its West Coast heritage, drinks at Feels Like June feature a bright and tropical theme, offering visitors that year-round-holiday vibe that’s oh so sought after in the big city. Perfect for a working lunch or catch up with friends! In 2008, 23-year-old Norwegian student Martine Vik Magnussen was killed in a flat near Mayfair. Hours after her death the only suspect in the case Farouk Abdulhak, the son of one of Yemen’s richest and most powerful men, fled the UK to Yemen.

It's fair to say Russell had a huge impact on the London restaurant world and his most recent opening, Brutto, has been a huge hit, booked out for weeks ahead. Farouk’s father Shaher Abdulhak ran a business empire that spanned the Middle East and had strong political connections to Yemen’s elite. Creations will include a refreshing Lychee & Rose Spritz featuring Lillet Rose, Lychee liqueur and Prosecco, an Elderflower Spritz including Elderflower Cordial, Lillet Blanc, Prosecco and a dash of Rhubarb Bitters, and a seasonal spritz of Cherry Blossom, featuring Lillet Rose, Prosecco, Soda Water, Cherry Blossom syrup and Absinthe. *Available until 28 May.

Well, we have good news for devoted accessories fans: several accessory trends dazzled us in the Spring-Summer 2023 collections shown recently in New York, London, Milan and Paris. From oversized handbags, lots of sparkles, rhinestones to long opera gloves and big jewellery, it’s clear that everyone missed dressing up over the last year and is making up for lost time with the most extravagant pieces they can find. And, of course, designers took this seriously this season with oversized jewellery, whether it was Tom Ford’s extravagant disco-style earrings or the big, flashy bling bling-era chains on Proenza Schouler’s runways. Like the low-hanging filament light bulb lamps for which he started a trend in restaurants across the country, he shone brightly. His light will be missed greatly." Stefan Chomka - Restaurant Magazine

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The London restaurant scene lost one of its most loved and successful restaurateurs. Russell was an inspiration to all of us and made dining out cool. He was a great person to be around and was always optimistic and full of life. Our love goes to his family and his team at Brutto a magnificent restaurant rest in peace and god bless." Jason Atherton Art in Mayfair is an annual celebration of the London region’s vibrant arts and culture scene, transforming the area into a live exhibition. The largest rendition to date, expect a series of pop-ups, showcases, talks and masterclasses from the prestigious area’s iconic brands and designers in collaboration with local galleries and their artists. Russell, the world feels emptier without you in it. Gutted I’ll never read your memoir as a southern drama teacher marooned up north. Or another of the wonderful articles you wrote for Noble Rot magazine. I’ll remember you as a kind, funny, charming, intelligent man as in love with your metier as you were with the dish in this picture. Sending love to your family from all your friends at Noble Rot." Dan Keeling - Noble Rot. Likewise, for the first time, art will spill over the boundaries of Bond Street onto Savile Row, Mount Street and three other streets across Mayfair, with an outdoor sculpture trail guiding visitors across the area. Trails from previous years have included work by Gavin Turk, Kojo Marfo, David Breuer Weil, Robert Indiana and Lee Gil Rae. Norwegian student Martine Vik Magnussen was killed after a night out. Reporter Nawal Al-Maghafi seeks answers from the only suspect, Farouk Abdulhak, the son of a Yemeni billionaire.