Party stuff

Exploring “the tension between the mechanical and the handmade” with illustrator Carolyn Hawkins

A champagne tower at the opening of the <n>Tower Hotel</n> in London, 1973. Photo by <n>Keystone</n>.

The dancefloor at the <n>Shoom</n> acid house night in London, 1988. Photo by <n>Dave Swindells</n>.

A film still from the 1971 James Bond movie <n>Diamonds Are Forever</n>, featuring <n>Lana Wood</n> as <n>Plenty O'Toole</n>.

Illustration by <n>Maren Karlson</n> for Berlin restaurant <n>Otto</n>. Design by <n>Studio Yukiko</n>.

Actresses <n>Lana Turner</n> and <n>Loretta Young</n> at a masquerade party, circa 1950s.

A film still from the 2023 comedy <n>Pregxit</n>, directed by <n>Pia Hierzegger</n>. Photo by <n>Eva-Maria Gugg</n>.

Flyer for the <n>Dalston Wine Club's 1st Birthday Party</n> at <n>Cave Cuvee</n> in London, 2021.

The cover art for <n>Candelaria Varela</n>'s album, <n>The day that I cried so hard I ran out of tears and cried music</n>.

An <n>Antique Chinese Art Deco Accent Rug</n> from China, circa 1920.