Black Coffee and Red Lipstick: Notes on Living

Author Alexandra Shulman discusses her new book, weaving thoughts on our daily life and style with memoir, cultural history and social observation.

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  • Wednesday 14 October

  • Talk 19:00 - 20:00, followed by wine reception/book sales/signing; closing 20:45

  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL
  • The Lydia & Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre

  • For Members

    This talk sold out to Members and Patrons within the priority booking window. General tickets will not be released.

  • Tickets cost £15.00 - £20.00

    Includes wine reception.

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From the Sunday Times-bestselling author of Clothes...and Other Things That Matter and former Editor-in-Chief of Vogue comes an intriguing blend of memoir, anecdote, social observation and cultural history. 

Rooted in Alexandra's experiences as a child, a journalist, a young woman always looking for the great love, a mother and a Vogue magazine editor, join Alexandra Shulman as she explores the fabric of daily life alongside thoughts on style and the way we present ourselves - all described with her characteristic wit and incisiveness.

Alexandra will be in conversation with Hannah Betts, the award-winning feature writer, interviewer and columnist, whose interests cover all aspects of the zeitgeist, from feminism and social mores, to fashion, arts, and history.

While this talk is sold out onsite, tickets are still available for the livestream. 

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