The Deco Diaries
Chronicling the inspiration and creativity of the Art Deco era
Diary Articles
Mrs Kate Meyrick and the 43 Club
Mrs Kate Meyrick was a Dublin-born mother of eight children who became the most successful and notorious night club owner in London during the 1920s. The '43 Club' at 43 Gerrard Street,...
The Windsor Style
Edward Duke of Windsor's unique style made him an icon of men's fashion during the 1920s and 1930s. He dared to be different; choosing casual sportswear over formal attire, wearing bold prints and...
The Gargoyle Club, Soho
69 Dean Street, Soho was home to The Gargoyle Club, the most celebrated nightclub of the 1920s 'Bright Young Thing' era. Opened in 1925 by David Tennant, The...
Bright Young Thing - Mr Cecil Beaton
Cecil Beaton Vogue photographer and Bright Young Thing of the 1920s, Cecil Beaton was an inspiration for Deco London's Quentin Eau de Parfum Book launched in 2016 Beaton in...