Emily Dyson and Ian Paley put on a party to celebrate the opening of Couverture & The Garbstore in Notting Hill.

I sipped champagne with stylist Jonni Fitzgerald and PR expert Lee Johnson (pictured). Jasmine Guiness was also there, although expected celebs Elle MacPherson (who the Daily Mail were waiting for) and Sadie Frost were no shows.

Emily and Ian should be proud. The shop is an eclectic mish mash of trendiness and I think it works really well - although I did have my doubts at first.

There’s everything from posh frocks to glitzy baby clobber and trendy New York inspired men’s urban fashion.

They’ve even got retro gifts too.

Couverture & The Garbstore - think Urban Outfitters with the wow factor and pleasure factor multiplied by 10. (And probably the damage to your bank balance too.)

Visit www.couverture.co.uk