Alt-J and Nick Grimshaw at Baroque

Alt-J

On Thursday 6th December, super-exclusive Mayfair venue Baroque played host to yet another award winning music act; this time in the shape of British super group Alt-J. Supported by Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw, who span the decks on the night. A host of other big names descended on Old Park Lane, including Natt Weller, an appearance from John Malkovich, über-cool band The Hurts and British model Suki Waterhouse who sported a red bow in her hair and looked enamoured with a mystery fella throughout the evening.

Gerry Calabrese and Nick Grimshaw

Having only been open since early October, Baroque has already welcomed top musical talent from across the globe through its doors, including The Kills, James Blake, Mark Ronson, Delilah and Marina and The Diamonds. Last night Alt-J followed in their footsteps and did not disappoint, reeling off a number of their popular hits, from award winning album 'An Awesome Wave'. The crowd cheered with delight as Tesselate, Fitzpleasure and Matilda were played. As one of their first performances since recently winning the Mercury Prize, the band said how excited they were to play at the venue.

Mahiki Coconut Christmas Party

Nick Grismshaw turned on the Mahiki Christmas Lights

On Tuesday 4th December, celeb favourite Mahiki hosted its annual Christmas Party, with the added celebration of Mahiki Coconut Rum (now available at Tesco and Sainsburys) There was guest attendance from some well known faces, and Mahiki regulars Mollie King, Alexandra Burke, Oliver Cheshire, Isaac Ferry and Diana Vickers also joined in the party.

Sheltering from the cold in Mayfair's very own tiki paradise, guests flocked to Mahiki to celebrate the annual Christmas Party. With the Mahiki Coconut Rum in full flow, celebrating its launch in stores nationwide, guests were welcomed by some friendly tiki warriors at the door, as they descended into the tropical warmth and out of the bitter London wind. With everyone suitably comfy, and sipping on drinks out of pineapples and coconuts, Nick Grimshaw had the honour of turning on the Mahiki Christmas lights, to much fanfare and the flash of camera bulbs. With food provided by Tom Parker Bowles, guests were presented with a delectable feast with a festive twist. 

*Oliver Cheshire, without his beau Pixie Lott, had just come from the Zara party which he absolutely loved, however had to forgo a big night as he had an important Christmas dinner to attend the next day!

*Nick Grimshaw, fresh from turning on the Mahiki Christmas lights, exclaimed how excited he was for Christmas, and how he has become "strangely used" to waking up at 4am each morning for his radio breakfast show, so a late night doesn’t phase him at all.

The Kate Moss Book

Marc Jacobs & Kate Moss

On Thursday 15th November, Marc Jacobs hosted the launch party of Kate: the Kate Moss Book by Rizzoli. The best of the British fashion elite including Kate Moss, husband Jamie Hince, Marc Jacobs, Florence Welch and many others gathered for an exclusive party at 50 St. James. 

The fashion elite gathered to celebrate ‘The Kate Moss Book’ created by Kate Moss herself, giving a personal retrospective on her career from “new girl with potential” to one of the most iconic models of all time. Kate Moss and Husband Jamie Hince of The Kills headed straight for the dance floor upon arrival. 

Florance Welch

Kate wore a gorgeous gold floor length dress and guests enjoyed her signature tipple called The Kate 76 - vodka, lemon, sugar, ice and champagne, which has been her drink of choice since she created it at the age of 18. Singer and song writer Florence Welch of Florence and The Machine, looked amazing in a Marc Jacobs dress. She said she was "stepping out of her comfort zone and wearing a body clinging dress that she never imagined she would wear, but thought it was fitting for this evening's soiree" Florence was seen singing and dancing to the music the entire night. 

Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney was seen catching up with fashion mogul Sir Phillip Green whilst looking amazing in a baroque style jump suit.

Cheeky chap Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw was excited to dj at the party but made sure to do a "cat walk around the place" with friends to check out who was there.

As the night wore on, the party atmosphere intensified, the guests migrated down stairs and danced to the  soul funk music and enjoyed CIROC Ultra-Premium Vodka cocktails.