The Latest Breaking News from Nicky Haslam

Madonna’s performative smoking is more embarassing than shocking

IN FOCUS: There’s no denying it, smoking is back among the cool crowd, writes Simon Mills, but there’s a whiff of performative rebelliousness too – and that’s just a big ick

The Independent UK · Jun 26

Royal Expert Says King Charles Is Making a "Grave Mistake" With This Decision That Will Remove “Magic” From the Monarchy

The choice has made one columnist "worried for the future of the monarchy."

Marie Claire · May 15

What went on in London this week: Stephen Fry's earnest turn, plus Matthew McConaughey, the school bus driver

High camp, red carpets, and long lunches

Evening Standard · Oct 1, 2025

Meghan Markle’s ‘ghastly’, almond milk is common — Nicky Haslam's tea towel must be back

He loathes Antony Gormley’s sculptures and would never go to your destination wedding — the scathing interior designer’s 2024 “common” tea towel does not disappoint

Evening Standard · Nov 4, 2024

OPINION - Of course Camilla scorned a fish knife — could anything be more middle class?

There is something cheering about a world in which we can argue about fish knives. Anne Glenconner, once lady in waiting to Princess Margaret, raised the issue this week at the Cheltenham Literary Festival where she was promoting her book on picnics. She recalled having lunch with Camilla and her…

Evening Standard · Oct 11, 2024

Cliveden Literary Festival: Champagne, Chanel and Hollywood

It’s been a tough year for literary festivals, with sponsor Baillie Gifford cutting ties with Hay and Edinburgh. But in the grounds of Buckinghamshire’s Cliveden House, Will Hosie finds one that is thriving.

Evening Standard · Sep 25, 2024

Sotheby's to auction rarefied interiors from London's most secretive address

Albany has been home to Greta Garbo, Margaret Thatcher, Lord Snowdon and Lord Byron — to name only a few. Today, Sotheby's is offering you the chance to own part of its ultra-exclusive history

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2023

Graydon Carter lights up Langan's with Cool Britannia 2.0 soirée

The Airmail founder lit up Langan's with a cocktail party this week

Evening Standard · Nov 16, 2023

Footballers 'deserve every penny' says Jilly Cooper after writing football romp

The novelist entertained the crowd with bawdy jokes at her book launch

Evening Standard · Nov 9, 2023

Martin Lewis and designer Nicky Haslam trade blows over list of ‘common’ things

'Well I just think I'm right,' said Haslam in response to criticism from the money saving expert

Evening Standard · Nov 8, 2023