Well it is that time of the year again, when the mercury hits zero degrees and the international fashion community get ready to descend on London for a few special days to start planning what will be in and what will be out for next winter.

It came from the council estates of East London and spread throughout the whole city and it is not garage. Yes I am talking about grime. The time of grime has been upon us for some time now and Simon Wheatley has produced a photography book that takes us back to where it all started.

The phrase “classic with a twist” has become synonymous with the Paul Smith label, so it is only fitting that this well-tailored yet quirky brand has opened its new shop in an area that is not only deemed classical for its refinement but also for its association with the classical musician, Handel.

With summer all but over, new collection stickers decorate shop windows and it has started to rain a lot. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but the best part of summer is over and autumn is upon us. It is time to talk autumn/winter fashion.

I have often heard it said that in a city like London, networking is crucial. However the very word networking conjures up images of the manic swapping of business cards and the dreaded name badge. So when the London Insider was invited to Socialite Evenings, a social networking event, I felt compelled to investigate if the addition of social to the phrase “networking event” really makes any difference. And I have to say in the case of Socialite Evenings, yes, yes it does.

Sketchbook, the online illustrative fashion, culture and design magazine, have moved into a 400sq/m space in Kingly Court on Carnaby Street and are offering the public the chance to see how a magazine is created, an insight into how artists go from idea to masterpiece and observe fashion shoots. Oh, and the opportunity to get involved in compiling their third issue too. So the only question I have for you is what are you waiting for?

On 27th April, Transport for London (TfL) opened four new stations as part of the opening of the Eastern section of its London Overground service and began the preview service of the line. Full service of the extended and rebranded line commenced on the 23rd May running from Dalston Junction to New Cross, Crystal Palace and West Croydon.

As exhibitions go The Deep is the most interesting one I have been to yet. I am more familiar with the exhibition format of interesting object encased in glass accompanied with the typical explanatory two to three paragraphs neatly typed on white card. The Deep has blown this format out of the water.

In February, Harry’s of London hosted an evening of beers and cocktails at their Mayfair store. Live music was performed by singer/songwriter Alexander Wolfe and I was given the opportunity to get acquainted with this luxury shoe brand founded by Matthew Mellon, ex-husband of Tamara Mellon, who was instrumental in the transformation of Jimmy Choo shoes to the status they are today.

Pop-up shops are not new, but Sketchbook located in Newburgh Street, Newburgh Quarters is offering something other than food, shoes, clothes and coffee. If you are a fan of fashion, fashion blogs, art, music, design and of course illustration then this shop will be a wonderful – although temporary- addition to your life.