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Models, editors, and photographers are in full swing in London today, taking in the whirlwind of clothing, backstage moments, and afterparties. But, for the city’s designers, Fashion Week is the culmination of months of hard work and sleepless nights—resulting in an exhaustion that’s unparalleled. So who better to turn to than these stylish insiders to find out how best to recover from a marathon of stress?
Here, seven designers from across the pond sound off on how they’ll be indulging in some much-needed self-care at the end of the week. From a soak in a custom-made bathtub to a game of badminton at a North Kensington club, their answers do not disappoint.
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Charlotte Dellal of Charlotte OlympiaI ll head back to Box Clever Sports and make up for all the sessions I’ve missed in the lead up to Fashion Week. Exercise makes me feel reenergized. I will also treat myself to the Sisley Josh Wood Signature Supremeya Anti-Ageing Facial to relax and feel like new.
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Bella Freud“I’ve started playing badminton at the Harrow Club. Even when I’m exhausted and useless, by the time I’ve finished the session I feel lit up and cheerful.”
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Emilia Wickstead“Post shows, I’ll make time for myself to attend a class at Bodyism in Notting Hill. After this, I’ll relax at home with an Epsom salt bath filled with lavender oil. I’ll burn Diptyque’s Cannelle candle—the scent is spicy and one of my absolute favorites!”
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Ashley Williams“To relax and get over being run down after the show, I boil some ginger in water for 15 minutes on the hob to make a hot drink. The smell is really relaxing and it’s good for keeping your strength up.”
Catherine Johnson of Three Graces London
“After an exhausting and exhilarating Fashion Week, I relax by taking a long, deep bath—I highly recommended Herbal Whey Bath by Susanne Kaufmann—whilst drinking a glass of my husband’s best Burgundy and listening to a podcast of Desert Island Discs on Radio 4.”
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Alice Temperley of Temperley London
“Fashion Week is very tiring, and straight after the show we will be working on the next season. When I can, I plan to escape to my home in Somerset. This is where I grew up and is probably my [favorite] place in the world. I will spend time with my son, Fox, go on long walks along the coast, and in the evenings I like to unwind by relaxing in my disco bath. It feeds my soul to be in Somerset. It’s where I find absolute peace and tranquility.”
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“I would like to use Laura Mercier’s Crème Brûlée Honey Bath and the Buly Pommade Concrète balm for a massage afterwards. Heaven!”