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The May Fair Hotel Appoints Artist in Residence For Art13 London

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Situated in the heart of the Mayfair village, the May Fair Hotel has been a by-word for artistry and elegance since the twenties. To celebrate it’s status as the official hotel partner for Art13 London; London’s most exciting new art fair (Olympia Grand Hall, 1-3 March 2013), the luxury hotel has appointed it’s very first Artist in Residence.

 

British fashion and celebrity portrait artist Marc McGreevy has been commissioned by the May Fair Hotel to capture the scenes, sights and sounds of one of London’s most iconic hotels. Guests of the hotel during Art13 London will have the opportunity to take home their very own unique portraits by Marc McGreevy and view the artwork on an exclusive online gallery.

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Images left to right: Marc McGreevy; Charlie France sketch by Marc McGreevy; Jourdan Dunn sketch by Marc McGreevy; The May Fair Hotel, London.

 

Marc McGreevy is an internationally acclaimed fashion artist and designer.  He began his career designing fashion layouts and creating unique jewellery collections for high fashion magazines such as Elle and Vogue.  Marc’s passion for fashion and illustration coupled with his natural creativity has secured him a position as one of Britain’s finest.  He now travels the world illustrating the most spectacular fashions with unrivalled flair, sophistication and poise.  Previous commissions include Jerry Hall, Actor David Morrissey, Actresses Joan Collins, Linda Gray, Kim Cattrall and Academic Germaine Greer.

 

Marc McGreevy will be in residence at the May Fair Hotel daily from 3pm-6pm, 1-3 March 2013.  Guests will have the opportunity to take their own exclusive art-work home with them. Illustrations will also be exhibited in an online gallery www.themayfairhotel.co.uk.

 

The May Fair Hotel, 
Stratton Street, 
London, 
W1J 8LT,

 

 

Manolo Blahnik at London Fashion Week

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One of Frost’s favourite shoe designers collaborated with one of Frost’s favourite hotels for this year’s London Fashion Week. Shoe designer Manolo Blahnik did the London Fashion Week windows at the May Fair Hotel

Inspired by the creative window displays of the world’s leading fashion houses, The May Fair Hotel stepped into London Fashion Week in style with the unveiling of its designer windows.

World-renowned shoe designer Manolo Blahnik CBE has collaborated with the British Fashion Council (BFC) this season to create the exclusive imagery of London Fashion Week campaign for Autumn Winter 2013. To celebrate the May Fair’s partnership with LFW, which is for the 6th year running the Official Hotel partner of London Fashion Week, these illustrations are also fronting the hotel’s façade on Stratton Street. Inspired by the designer’s personal career, this exclusive collection of illustrations represents key industry figures who have been a special influence in Manolo Blahnik’s life and career.

Talking about his collaboration with the May Fair, Manolo Blahnik said: “I’m very excited for my drawings to be featured in the May Fair windows. I have fond memories of the Starlight cinema club in the hotel as I used to go there when I was younger to watch films. I really enjoy going to the May Fair Hotel as it brings back those memories.”

Anthony Lee, General Manager of the May Fair Hotel, said: “I am delighted that with the support of our partners, the British Fashion Council, we have the privilege to introduce the legendary Mr Manolo Blahnik and his sublime ‘shoe-inspired’ designs.”

Caroline Rush, Chief Executive British Fashion Council commented “It is great to see Manolo Blahnik extending his creative collaboration with London Fashion Week to the May Fair Hotel Windows. His illustrations are world famous and truly capture the creative essence of London.”