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The It Girl’s Guide To London

by Kristi Mikesky

With our sights set on London Fashion Week, we’re all ears to where the city’s cool kids will be caffeinating, dining and kicking back in between shows. Here to share her little black book is local designer Hannah Weiland of Shrimps—you know, the cult-followed line of candy-colored faux-fur toppers seen on every It girl known to man. Consult her guide of go-to hot spots for your next trip across the pond.

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Hannah Weiland's Guide To London

@stylissim

Breakfast

"I love the boiled eggs with soldiers at Granger & Co. They are so delicious!"

@deptofcoffee

Coffee

"The Department of Coffee and Social Affairs, right next to my studio in Soho, is my go-to."

@petershamnurseries

Dinner

"I'm always up for anything Mexican, so I love Casa Negra. For a special treat or birthday, Petersham Nurseries is amazing."

Elle UK

Bars

"The Globe off Portobello Road—it used to be a tiny Jamaican restaurant and still has amazing colored, glossy walls."

@timeoutart

Can't-Miss Locales

"You must visit the Tate Modern museum and Borough Market, then go antique furniture shopping on Golborne Road."

@veronicaferraro

Tips For Navigating London Fashion Week

"Avoid driving, the traffic is so bad. Do walk around the streets and take all the outfits in—it's really fun."

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