“Petsy” brilliantly combines life as a writer and journalist with being a social dynamo. When interviewing Janet Anderson, then Labour Minister for Women, she suggested that: “Under Labour, women will become more promiscuous.” Her own relationship with Boris Johnson was a very public affair but the daughter of Lord Wyatt of Weeford deserves to be better known for her superb musings on love, life and society. Here is a firecracker who is definitely worth following.
Tag: society
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Petronella Wyatt
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Nicky Haslam (Nicholas Haslam)
“Britain’s ultimate interior designer” is a man of many talents and guises. Haslam flits from party to party by night, but by day writes, edits and designs. He’s performed cabaret at The Savoy and Bellamy’s and interior watercolour renderings by him are held by the Victoria & Albert Museum. This trendsetter’s life is indeed summed up by the title of one of his books: Sheer Opulence. -
Claire Rubinstein
A Bentley driving graduate of the London School of Economics. This mother of three cruises the Kings Road with her poodle, Bubble, and is the hostess with the mostess when it comes to barbecuing. -
Gary Hazell
This gent has a knowledge of spirits second to none, but he’s now also found a new vocation with his “tales by the riverbank” blog. He’s passionate about fishing and cars but also used to run an antiques shop in Sussex. If you want to go fishing, Gary’s the man to go with. -
Timo Weiland
Hailing from rural Nebraska, Weiland is now a fixture on New York’s fashion scene. A graduate of Vanderbilt University, his namesake brand has been worn by Gossip Girl’s Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick) and Blair Lively (Serena van der Woodsen) and at the 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, his designs were described as the “cool-kid collection.” His is a talent that will soar. -
Nicko Williamson
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Thomas James
Known to his friends as T.J., this trendsetting youngster blogs about Palm Beach, The Hamptons and style. Thomas James is often to be spotted enjoying either of his favourite dishes: figs with goat’s cheese or Ladurée macarons or sporting the latest preppy garments in America’s hotspots. -
Priscilla Pollara
A foodie whose pieces on doggy bags and restaurants that don’t play music educate us all. Formerly a diary correspondent on the Evening Standard and the Daily Mail, Priscilla Pollara jets here, there and everywhere with the greatest panache. -
Henry Deedes
Grandson of the late Lord “Bill” Deedes, inspiration for William Boot in Evelyn Waugh’s Scoop! This columnist for the Daily Mail has the driest of wits and is particularly anti Chelsea tractors. -
Paris Hilton
The great granddaughter of the founder of Hilton Hotels is best known for her phrase: “That’s hot” and a sex tape but she’s the one having the last laugh. She’s only in her early 30s but already worth $100 million.
