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In-Flight Retail Goes Beyond Skymall

In-Flight Retail Goes Beyond Skymall Traditionally, the only things you've been able to buy in-flight are food and cocktails. However, with airlines expanding into the sales of items like blankets, cigarettes, and now WiFi, the door has been cracked for other retailing opportunities on board. American Airlines has reportedly broken the seal and is selling Heathrow Express train tickets on a limited basis for some LON-bound flights. This is a smart idea -- a win-win for the passengers and the airline.

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In the Studio with Gareth Pugh

In the Studio with Gareth Pugh In recent seasons there has been no shortage of fashion documentaries offering behind-the-scenes looks at designers, from Karl Lagerfeld and Valentino to Marc Jacobs and Proenza Schouler. But thanks to a new collaboration between Gareth Pugh and the multimedia online outlet SHOWStudio (founded by fashion photographer Nick Knight), fashion followers are about to get an entirely different perspective on a revered designer's creative process. "The avant-garde designer, famed for his outlandish creations, is setting up a temporary workspace in Bruton Place, home of the recently opened SHOWstudio store," says Elle UK.

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The End of Fashion’s Seasons

The End of Fashion’s Seasons The anti-seasons movement in fashion has been garnering steam for some time. And I'm not just talking about designers putting spring- and summer-appropriate looks (think bare legs and cut-out frocks) on fall runways. A steadily expanding roster of designers are starting to bypass the traditional seasonal structure that the industry has been abiding by for decades: specifically, showing a spring collection up to six months before it actually arrives in stores. Norma Kamali did it this past fashion week, as did Temperly London and BCBG -- all of whom began selling a selection of SS10 looks simultaneously with their premiere on the catwalk. Now, Celine is hopping aboard the bandwagon.

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London Openings: Kanaloa, Absolut Ice Bar

Kanaloa (East) - Relaxed and relaxing new Polynesian tiki bar offering up heady mix of exotic rum-based cocktails.
Absolut Ice Bar (Mayfair) - Unique below-zero Ice Bar experience where you can enjoy the taste of life at -5 degrees with a vodka ice glass in hand.

London Openings: Proud Cabaret, Miss Q’s

Proud Cabaret (City) - London's new 1920's speakeasy-themed cabaret with burlesque dancing for dinner.
Miss Q's (Kensington & Notting Hill) - New den of retro-beat American hedonism with posh pool, American diner favourites and rock n' roll on offer.

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First Look at Georgia Jagger’s Rimmel Pics Prove Kate Moss Stardom

First Look at Georgia Jagger’s Rimmel Pics Prove Kate Moss Stardom Coco Rocha, cute. Lily Cole, edgy. Sophie Ellis-Bextor, well she's nice enough I reckon. But really, the whole of America knows that it's all about Kate Moss, who basically carries the London cosmetics company in all of her "London Look" awesomeness. That is, until their recent signing of the baby-Bardot Georgia Jagger. It may be pure beauty blasphemy to say, but if anyone were to fill Moss' Louboutins, it would have to be the 17 year-old youngin' with enough low-key London DNA to keep her cool, but a widely recognized pedigree as the daughter of Rolling Stones rocker Sir Mick Jagger and supermodel Jerry Hall.

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London Opening: The Blues Kitchen

The Blues Kitchen (North) - Jam-lovers new rhythm & blues eatery with some classic deep south dishes, bourbons, and ryes.

Dear LAX: You Suck

Dear LAX: You Suck Frequent fliers (those who have traveled an average of 17 times over the last two months) have voted, and all 14,500 agree: LAX is a terrible airport. In fact, it's the third most terrible airport in the world, eclipsed only by Charles De Gaulle in Paris and London's Heathrow airport. Rounding out the top five worst airports in the world are Frankfurt International and Miami International. So what makes LAX so bad?

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Anthropologie: The New Target

Anthropologie: The New Target Anthropologie is pulling a page right out of Urban Outfitters' or Target's playbook. Specifically, the chain retailer has been embarking on a number of noteworthy designer collaborations. First there was news of a partnership with Ruffian. The fashion brand has crafted a decidedly French-feeling FW09 capsule collection for Anthropologie (think Catherine Deneuve circa the 1960s), including dresses, tights, tops, coats, and candles, all of which are currently online.

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London Opening: Mien Tay

Mien Tay (South West) - New branch of the popular Vietnamese restaurant opens with a burst of flavor south of the river.

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