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Getty Images The new Alexander McQueen flagship store is now open, and while a piece from Sarah Burton's elegant SS19 ode to womanhood might not be within your price range, her new immersive, free-of-charge public archive is. Explore the house’s creative process and legacy and even be inspired by a talk or exhibition, aimed at students and
emerging talent. Watch this space. 27 Old Bond Street, London
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Getty Images Wife, mother, empress: to celebrate 200 years since Queen Victoria's birth, the Northern Ballet presents Victoria, exploring the story of the monarch's life through her intimate diaries. 9 March to 1 June; northernballet.com
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Papier.com If, for you, personalisation is king, look to online stationery brand Papier. From notebooks to invitations, it works with artists and designers (the floral Mother of Pearl collection is our favourite) to create designs that give you the power of the final say. Yearly planners from £21.99; papier.com
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The Pact We Made by Layla AlAmmar After President Trump restricted immigration from seven Muslim countries, there was an open call by literary agents for Muslim writers, and Layla AlAmmar was discovered. Her debut novel The Pact We Made deals with one woman’s search for independence. Out 7 March
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Feisty Feast Feisty Feast is a new long-table dinner series that brings together women for delicious plant-based food and sumptuous dinner-party
conversation. Inspiring guest speakers share their stories on themes
from ageing to sexual empowerment. Bon appétit! @feisty_feast
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akfitclub.com Think skipping is for kids? How un-2019 of you. Cheerleaders Andi and Kim (left) run AK Fit Club, which mixes skipping with HIIT fora full-body workout. Classes are held across London – no experience required. akfitclub.com
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Nobuhotels.com As if we needed another reason to visit Baja California’s coastal hotspot Cabo San Lucas, it’s now home to Robert de Niro and Nobu
Matsuhisa’s latest hotel: Nobu Los Cabos. Expect a botanical park, five-acre spa and high-end cuisine. We can’t wait. nobuhotels.com
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Bloom Jasmine & Rose Gin Raise a glass to International Women’s Day on 8 March and stock up on Bloom Jasmine & Rose Gin, created by one of the only female master distillers in the world, Joanne Moore. This limited edition prompts you to #PinkDifferently and has partnered with The AllBright, a women-only networking collective.
Becky Burgum is ELLE’s Features Assistant covering all things culture, from the music festival gender imbalance, to periods and Boris Johnson’s voting record. After studying Fashion Journalism at Central Saint Martins, she launched Galchester magazine, which celebrates creative women in Manchester (her hometown), and aims to challenge the city’s blokey reputation. When she’s not in the office, catch her binging on Jersey Shore re-runs (and sourdough loaves) or scouring the web for tiny bags.
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