LONDON CITY GUIDE: Estelle Dippie
Profession/title: Founder & Brand director of Commonplace Distribution and Commonplace Essentials.
Q. Why London?:
A. I moved to London a year and a half ago for a new adventure with my partner. We live in Islington in North London and absolutely adore living here. London is a buzz with culture and creativity. There’s an amazing energy in the city which I find to be such a source of inspiration - both professionally and personally.
Q. Where to stay?
A. Shoreditch House - East London
The Standard - Kings Cross
The Convent Garden Hotel - Central London
Q. Where to Drink & Dine?
A. Sessions Arts Club - My favourite spot in London to celebrate a special occasion over lunch or dinner.
Ozone - The (kiwi-owned!) best coffee and brunch. My go-to order is the famed Nasi Goreng.
Westerns Laundry - Neighbourhood spot with an everchanging seasonal menu and great selection of natural wines.
Pophams - go-to coffee spot and incredible bakery. The Islington location (which is conveniently my local) also has an amazing deli and home shop which is a must-visit
Kiln - thai-inspired food cooked over wood fire in Soho.
Dan’s - local wine-bar in Dalston.
Q. Where to shop?
A. Vintage:
Haut Vintage - Angel
Cactii Vintage - Shoreditch
House of Vintage - Shoreditch
Designers:
Simone Rocha - Mount St
Toteme - Mount St
Studio Nicholson - Redchurch St
Multi-brand:
Goodhood - Shoreditch
Dover Street Market - Soho
Liberty - Soho
Q. Things to do?
A. Exhibitions:
Gabriel Moses– 180 Studios
NAOMI: In Fashion - Victoria & Albert Museum
Vogue: Inventing The Runway - Lightroom
Galleries:
The Barbican Gallery, Tate Modern, Dulwich Picture Gallery, National Portrait Gallery
Markets:
Broadway Market (Saturday/Sunday)
Hackney Flea (check IG for the upcoming locations)
Marylebone Farmers Market (Sunday)
Parks:
Victoria Park (stop at Blas or the Pavillion Cafe for coffee), Hampstead Heath, Greenwich Park
Q. My go-to holiday outfit is?
A. Oversized shirting is a go-to for travel (and life in general). I always pack a crisp white linen or cotton shirt and something with a pop of colour - the MAISON ESSENTIELE Oversized Tie Up Shirt is high on my current rotation as the weather starts to warm up.
