FASHION PHOTOGRAPHS AT LANGAR HALL

Photographs taken at Langar in March have recently appeared in fashion pages of magazines all over the world. The front cover of Mood Europe International trade magazine is a great version of the second picture here. The editorial brings tears to my eyes:

"Everything is British: from the location, Langar Hall elegant country house hotel near Nottingham, to the mood of the collections. From the Union Jack right down to the photographer himself who surprisingly and for the first time, is the designer himself

"I decided to take photos of where I stay when working on new collections. I adore this place. Its like a home for me and is perfect for creating a natural atmosphere, a kind of meeting beteen friends, having fun."

Amazing praise ! Those few words sums up Langar Hall as I know it. "Not posh" as Paul would say. And certainly not corporate.

Do look at the Paul Smith blog on his web site. It is inspirational. And if you are in Nottingham a visit to his shop, Willoughby House, will make you feel special. Even if you don't splash out on a new suit/dress, you might be tempted to treat yourself to one of the little Christmas presents.

I can't resist the socks !

Just back from Goa, getting over jet lag and now I have a cold caught from that ghastly cold air con on the flight. I flew direct from Goa to Nottingham East Midlands, 10 hours non stop. Pretty good. You can see my Goan version of Langar on this web site. It is not a hotel, just simple, clean comfortable beach shacks, very good food and interesting customers. Friendly and fun. The rooms cost from £25-£30 which this year includes hot water showers en suite! The sea is bath water warm, safe and clean, 7 mile of unspoilt beach where the few beach loungers and all sign of tourism was cleared away by the cyclone. Now that was some experience!