Valuable tips for both novices and veterans of London, the capital of understated luxury.
A gateway for business development in Europe, London is a metropolis in constant evolution, a crossroads of different traditions, cultures and religions, as well as fixed appointment in businesspersons’ diaries. Here's what to do have the best and most varied London experience.
London is one of the four world capitals of fashion, together with Milan, Paris and New York and Tardini has always looked to the City as a source of inspiration for their collections: the discreet luxury, clean lines and elegant fabric with retro touches that can all be found under the banner of British Style. It is no coincidence that the “Tardini Green” chosen for the interior of our accessories came from the British aristocratic tradition.
Anyone who finds themselves in London cannot fail to be impressed by the dynamism of the many economic and financial activities that animate the City and beyond: international events, meetings, cultural entertainment, exhibitions and concerts. It may not have the climate of Barbados, but here are the reasons to pay a visit:
Royal Albert Hall, a splendid concert hall inaugurated in 1871 and the undisputed jewel in the crown of all London’s theatres. It hosts memorable performances every year. Many artists who have made musical history have graced the stage of this music hall including Bob Dylan, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Led Zeppelin, Eric Clapton and Queen…
The Royal Opera House, built in 1732, stands in the characteristic district of Covent Garden and is the most important opera house in the United Kingdom, as well as one of the leading ones in the world. A charming feature of its façade is the stained-glass window embellished by Norman Foster which boasts the sophistication of Italian lace. The Royal Opera House is one of the wealthiest operatic theatre companies in the world, known and praised for staging both key works from the classical repertoire as well as for experimenting with more modern shows.
Collectors of art and the like cannot miss an evening at the historical sites of the three most important auction houses in the world: Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips dating back to the 18th century.
For lovers of vintage motors, on 1st November of every year there is the London-Brighton, also known as “Bonhams London to Brighton Veteran Car Run” a “concours d’élégance” (competition of elegance). There is a real touch of class and elegance at this event that is unrivalled throughout the world. Among lesser known car manufacturers such as Cleveland and New Orleans, there are the large present-day manufacturers ranging from Ford to Peugeot, Cadillac, Mercedes Benz, Renault and Vauxhall.
London also offers many possibilities for sports lovers: in the summer months it hosts the famous Wimbledon Tennis Tournament, one of the major grand slam tournaments in the world. Located in the south London suburb of the same name, its centre court can accommodate up to 15,000 spectators. The stadium also houses the Museum of Tennis where you can catch a glimpse of all of the major trophies as well as the evolution of tennis rackets and clothing from the Victorian period to the present day.
The national sport is cricket which has been played for centuries, and rugby, whose main event in the calendar is The Six Nations Championship, in which Italy, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, France and England collide in their bid to win.
Horse riding is often considered ‘The sport of Kings’ and the Royal Ascot is the main equestrian event of the year. England is also home to the Grand National, the most difficult horse race in the world.
Finally, for amateur golfers, there is an endless number of courses to choose from where they can make the most of a flawless green.