1 — Before the end-of-year gatherings begin to fill our calendars, we are taking a moment to visit Triple Trouble at the Newport Street Gallery. Uniting three disruptive artists, Shepard Fairey, Damien Hirst and Invader, this unprecedented show brings together a vivid mix of individual works and new collaborations. With Invader’s mosaics appearing in Notting Hill since 1999, there’s a familiar delight from spotting his pixelated artworks around our own streets.
Also on our list: Lee Miller at Tate Britain, the most expansive UK retrospective of the American photographer. Her path from fashion model to surrealist, then war correspondent, is nothing short of extraordinary. And at the Barbican, Dirty Looks explores fashion’s ongoing flirtation with decay, tracing beauty through imperfection, elegance through the undone. A reminder that what fades or frays can often hold its own quiet grace.
2 —The Jodie Skirt, is effortless to style and its understated design allows for playful pairings. Wear with crisp shirting or cashmere knits, and finish with this season's loafer for a polished to carry you through the day with ease.
3 — There is joy in staying in, and leaning into the lengthening evenings. Turn away from the outside world and lose yourself in stories that linger — we’ve been captivated by Black Rabbit, House of Dynamite, and Guillermo del Toro’s reimagining of Frankenstein.
4 — Socks offer a quiet comfort, grounding us through November’s cold mornings and long evenings. From soft cashmere to playful fair isle, there’s a pair for every occasion.
5 — Seek nourishing meals that warm from within, we rate Skye Gyngell's borlotti bean soup.
Sauté chopped onion, garlic and torn sage leaves in olive oil until soft.
Chop and add 4 carrots and 3 celery stalks, turn the heat down low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes more.
Stir in 250g each of cooked borlotti and farro beans, then pour in 600ml of chicken stock. Turn up the heat to medium, cook for 10 minutes more and season to taste.