Peckham: Rye Lane inspires a fashion range
Peckham-born fashion designer and name-to-watch, Kit Neale, is to launch a clothing range inspired by SE15. The designer, whose 2014 Spring/Summer collection is called Peckham Riviera, cites Rye Lane and the local chicken shops as influences on the colourful collection. On going out in the area, Neale told Dazed Digital this week: “Well everyone knows Frank’s but I think for me it’s about actually observing the characters on Rye Lane. As for particular bars and things, there’s nothing to scream and shout about, there’s nothing you wouldn’t find anywhere else in London, it’s all about the atmosphere of being on Rye Lane.” He also said one of his favourite local artists is also one of our recent favourites – the man behind the House of Dreams.
Walworth: a farewell party for re:store
East Street re:store shop, 53-55 East Street, SE17 , from 6pm. Or find out more here.
Stockwell: Canton Arms chef does good over the river
Calling himself The Fat Butcher, chef Matthew Dee (nephew of Jack Dee) has hopped across the river to NW5’s The Grafton Pub, where he’s serving the sort of food his erstwhile Canton Arms regulars may recognise: rabbit lollipops, brown crab, salt hake and rib of beef priced by weight. Want to know if it’s worth an excursion? Read the review our sister site, Kentishtowner, gave it last week.
Bermondsey: Wherehouse art show
WhereHouse art show, Bermondsey Project Space, 46 Willow Walk, SE1 5SF. Exhibition runs until 2 September. Opening times: 11am-6pm Bermondseyproject.com
Nunhead: The Corner Pop-Up Gallery
Nunhead Corner Pop-up Gallery, 26 Nunhead Green SE15 3QF @nunheadgallery
Words: Kate Burt & Sarah Fox