Agenda: Mandarin Oriental; Thomas Tait; Le Diner en Blanc; Diana Vreeland: 'The Eye Has To Travel'; 'Gangnam Style'
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You might not be able to afford the designer handbag du jour, but get into the London Fashion Week way of things with one of the Mandarin Oriental's themed cocktails available from its acclaimed bistro Bar Boulud. Each blend encapsulates a catwalk trend, so try out wintry whites with this elderflower-liqueur-based Martini.
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Food: Le Diner en Blanc
Expect hundreds (or thousands, if the Paris event can be matched) to convene for a mass picnic in a secret space in London. Oh and everyone has to dress in white. Best not pass the ketchup.
20 September, register at dinerenblanc.info
Film: Diana Vreeland: 'The Eye Has To Travel'
This documentary about legendary fashion editor Diana Vreeland is as eccentric as she was. From 1920s Paris to 1980s New York, via styling Jackie O, Vreeland was always in fashion.
Out 21 September
Music: 'Gangnam Style'
Get an introduction to K-Pop in the form of Psy – the South Korean rapper whose song "Gangnam Style" is the fastest-viewed YouTube video ever – 100 million views in 50 days. Meaning you'll soon be doing the dance routine.
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