The MiuMiu

Our week in London was just a hint of the potential for a contemporary women's salon. There is a wonderful feeling about being a woman among other like-minded women. Our friends at the-miumiu-london were stylish, inspired, creative and engaged in the world. From talented actresses Bonnie Wright and Felicity Jones, to fashion thinkers Penny Martin and Alice Rawsthorn, there were many conversations about defining roles, the spirit of our times, and collaboration. Earlier women's clubs were based on traditions of gender separation but now we gather together confidently with new ideas. One of the great privileges of our times is that we can willingly enjoy all the benefits of being women. the-miumiu has set a stage for future incarnations in other cities — and on-line — where women can meet and participate in fashion, dining, film, design and discussion.  

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And you mentioned to me coming here to the Cafe Royal. Can you tell us about that?  I came here when I first met Fergus, my husband, and his father Brian Henderson said “Oh darling we must take you to the Grill Room” and we had lots of little quail eggs and they were warm and delicious and it felt so grand and beautiful and it was very special. It’s a special place! And its brilliant that it isn’t gone and been ripped down, you know, we need to have our heritage as much as we need to have modern things as well…  So I think its all good!

Alessandra Facchinetti and Caroline Issa