Journalist, academic and editor-in-chief of *The Gentlewoman* magazine, Penny Martin is celebrated for her whip-smart views on fashion and contemporary culture. Who better to ask for a selection of smart reads?

Read All About It

She’s the facialist to the great, the good and the glamorous in London, not to mention the brains behind exceptional skincare brand Skinesis, so we quizzed Sarah Chapman to find out which luxe treats a beauty guru buys…


On My Shelf With Sarah Chapman | Collagerie.com 

Sarah Chapman

Inspired by filmmaker Wes Anderson’s distinctively quirky vision, Wally Koval documents weird and wonderful destinations in his book and blog, ‘Accidentally Wes Anderson’. Here he shares his top ten Anderson-esque escapes… 


Around The World With Accidentally Wes Anderson | Collagerie.com

Way Out Wes

Staycation, vacation, weekend away… the one thing every holiday needs is an unputdownable book. With writers of every description – from debut novelists to Nobel winners – and page-turners that take in comedy, sex, motherhood and magic, our edit of summer reads promises a thrill between the sheets.


The Ultimate Summer Reads For 2021 | Collagerie.com

Word Up

With Somerset established as the new style mecca, we asked Tobias Vernon for an insider’s tour. The interior designer chose this creative county for the second outpost of his gallery/store 8 Holland Street, making him the go-to guide to West Country cool.

Somerset’s Secret Address Book 

Singer, songwriter, actress and mother… A true one-off, Paloma Faith is a dazzling whirlwind of creativity and glamour. We quizzed this modern-day English eccentric on the people, places and inspirations that fire her passions. 

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Paloma Faith

Specialising in work by new and emerging creatives, online collective Wondering People was launched with the aim of encouraging a wider community to invest in art, supporting next-gen talent in the process. We invited founders Sophie Merrell & Isabella Rothman to share the buys sparking their imaginations…


On My Shelf With Wondering People | Collagerie.com

Wondering People 

With a catering client list that runs from Stormzy to Donatella Versace, and written commissions from Vogue and The Sunday Times, chic chef Nina Parker (aka @antoninaparker) has a deliciously hot reputation. Here the tastemaker shares her shelf-indulgences…

On My Shelf With Nina Parker | Collagerie.com

Nina Parker

She’s the interior designer turned influencer, whose Instagram feed is a word-of-mouth Mecca for vintage homewares and quirky buys. Now @pino3bravo reveals the delightful details decorating her home…

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