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Charlotte Simone Names Wallace Collection, V&A, and Primrose Hill as London Inspiration Spots

other · 2026-10-22

Charlotte Simone, a British designer celebrated for her 1970s-inspired Penny Lane coats, has been launching two limited collections each year for over ten years, independent of the conventional fashion schedule. Her education in New York and Paris has fueled her creativity, influenced by her travels and vintage styles. In an interview with Whitewall, she mentioned that Notting Hill's flea markets and her grandmother's wardrobes significantly inspire her work. Completing a collection typically takes around ten months. Located near the Wallace Collection, her Marylebone office serves as a source of inspiration, along with visits to the V&A and Primrose Hill, known for its parks and markets. She enjoys Primrose Hill Bakery and celebrates special occasions at LPM. The Wallace Collection was entrusted to the British Nation in 1897.

Key facts

  • Charlotte Simone releases two limited collections each year outside the traditional fashion calendar
  • A collection takes around ten months from start to finish
  • Simone's office is in Marylebone, near the Wallace Collection
  • She cites Notting Hill flea markets and her grandmother's wardrobes as inspiration
  • The Wallace Collection was given to the British Nation in 1897 by Lady Wallace
  • The V&A's national collection comprises over 2.8 million objects
  • Primrose Hill's summit is almost 63 metres above sea level and is one of six protected London viewpoints
  • LPM is located in a mews behind Claridge's in Mayfair

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Artists

Institutions

  • Charlotte Simone
  • Whitewall
  • Wallace Collection
  • V&A
  • Primrose Hill Bakery
  • LPM
  • Le Petit Maison
  • Royal Parks
  • Claridge's
  • Marquesses of Hertford

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Notting Hill
  • Marylebone
  • Primrose Hill
  • Mayfair
  • New York
  • United States
  • Paris
  • France
  • Regent's Park
  • Hampstead
  • Côte d'Azur
  • Prince Albert Road
  • ZSL London Zoo

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