From now until September dedicated followers of fashion will be making their way to the capital for an exhibition of photographs which promises to lift the lid on this glamorous industry

At the Photographer's Gallery until September 14th the Fashion In The Mirror exhibition is displaying a total of 21 industry snappers' work.

The shots of Nick Knight, Richard Avedon and Norman Parkinson will be on display, documenting changes in style from the 50s to the present day.

Perhaps best of all, many of the photographs are of the industry in process rather than glossy stills of models after they have been airbrushed.

The Daily Telegraph newspaper commends the exhibition for providing fashionistas with a chance to get a glimpse behind the camera lens.

"[It] exposes some of the off-frame drama that happens in the process of creating a fashion image. And not before time," says the paper.

The Photographers' Gallery is London's largest public space dedicated to this art form and showcases the emerging talents as well as established artists and historical archives.

Fashion fans can stay at Thistle London, which with online price check and booking facilities, couldn't be easier.

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The saying Red Bull gives you wings will take on a new meaning at an event in London this summer.

On June 7th at 13:00 BST dare-devil pilots of homemade flying devices will enter their contraptions in the Red Bull Flugtag.

The event will see over 40 teams launch their man-powered machines off a 20-foot ramp "as far and high as possible", over Hyde Park's Serpentine Lake.

Judges will then be looking out for how far the flying machines travel before committing themselves to the lake's chilly waters.

Points will also be awarded to entrants for the level of creativity that has gone into their inventions.

Names of teams that have submitted entries so far include 'The Cheesy Loafs', 'Extreme Trifle' and 'The Bearded Brides and The Cheesy Loafs'.

Those who wish to witness this spectacle should register for the ticket ballot at www.redbullflugtag.co.uk.

Only 80,000 tickets are available for the event, so those who wish to catch a glimpse of the wacky contraptions in action are urged to hurry up and register.

Flying fans can stay at Thistle London, which with online price check and booking facilities, couldn't be easier.

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Keen runners will be dusting off their trainers and slipping into their sports gear this summer for one of the capital's sporting calendar's highlights.

On Thursday July 17th at 19:15 BST the Standard Chartered Great City Race 2008 will kick off in London, inviting teams of at least four from companies around the city to compete.

The five-kilometre race will pass some of London's most-famous buildings, such as the Bank of England, St Paul's Cathedral and Tower 42.

Brendon Hopkins, chief executive officer for Europe of Standard Chartered, called the Standard Chartered Great City Race one of the "corporate highlights of the summer".

He explained: "It gives London workers a great opportunity to get out from behind their desks and get fit and active in a fun environment."

Now in its fourth year, the event is organised to raise money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer and other London charities.

Awards will go to the men and women who finish in first, second and third place, while a team prize will also be up for grabs.

Those who finish as overall category winners will bag themselves a trip to La Santa Sports Complex in Lanzarote.

Sports fans can stay at Thistle Hyde Park, which with online price check and booking facilities, couldn't be easier.

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Musical fans will be piling their hair high up on their heads and making their way to London this summer for the irresistible 60s-themed show Hairspray.

The play, which opened last October, has received rave reviews from the press and is now well into its run at Shaftesbury Theatre in London.

With the venue only taking bookings up to October 2008 for the musical, which runs until April 2009, those hoping to get a slice of the action would be well advised to book early.

The Daily Mail said of Hairspray's opening night last year: "This exuberant, breathless production chokes all resistance, smothering all in its orbit."

Beefy babe Tracy Turnblad, who becomes the cream of Baltimore after winning a competition to star in a televised talent show, is the show's protagonist.

The audience follows the trials and tribulations that Tracey deals with on her quest not only to win the dance show, but also the man of her dreams.

Official tourist board for the capital, VisitLondon, says: "It's the musical with everything – big tunes, big laughs, big attitudes and big hair."

Theatre fans can stay at Thistle London, which with online price check and booking facilities, couldn't be easier.

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China Design Now, an exhibition exploring the latest Chinese trends, is currently on show in central London.

The exhibition is taking place at the Victoria and Albert Museum on Cromwell Road and is open daily from 10am to 5.45pm. On Fridays the show is open until 10pm.

It encompasses many different aspects of design, including furniture, architecture, photography, graphics, digital media and fashion.

Also included is the 2008 Olympic Stadium and Chinese youth culture.

According to the official V&A site: "The exhibition captures a dynamic phase as China opens up to global influences, and looks at developments in three rapidly expanding cities - Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen."

Entrance to the exhibition is by timed ticket, which cost £9.40 for adults, £7.20 for senior citizens and £4.75 for children aged 12-17. Kids under 12 will be admitted for free.

Those planning on visiting the exhibit can stay at one of Thistle's central London hotels, made simple with online price check and booking.

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Women from all over the country hoping to scoop high-end designer garments at low costs will be heading to the capital next month.

Between June 13th and 15th the Designer Warehouse Womenswear Sale will take place at The Worx, which is a 25,000 square foot venue close to the upmarket, fashionable district of Chelsea, in London.

Entrance to the event will cost just £2, for which visitors will be given the chance to snap up creations made by Prada, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana, to name a few brands.

Organisers of the event say that guests will also get the chance to "accessorise with must-have designer handbags, lingerie, belts, hats, wallets and jewellery".

Fashionistas heading to the event will be able to explore six "photographic" studios, filled with beautiful creations at knock-down prices, making it a shopper's seventh heaven.

Designer Warehouse Womenswear has been named the Best Designer Discount Outlet in London by the Independent on Sunday and Time Out singled it out as one of the best reasons for living in London.

Fashion fans can stay at Thistle Central Lonfon, which with online price check and booking facilities, couldn't be easier.

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US singing sensation Santogold will be performing her unique blend of RnB-infused rock in London later this year.

On Wednesday September 3rd the "lovechild of submarine sonar and low frequency midnight moans" will appear at Koko in north London for one night only.

Born in New York, Santi White fronts the group, which hijacked the radio waves earlier this year with its catchy break-through hit L.E.S. Artistes.

The band's MySpace says: "Santogold, whose debut album, though half a century in the making, is sure to rock glass pipes from the Lincoln Memorial to Buckingham Palace."

It adds: "The flavour of the gold is guaranteed."

Tickets for the event, which will begin at 19:00 BST, will cost £12.50 each and can be purchased online here.

Other acts scheduled to appear at Koko later this year include the Pretenders, who sung the classic hit Don't Get Me Wrong, and Pendulum.

Music fans can stay at Thistle London, which with online price check and booking facilities, couldn't be easier.

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The Chelsea Flower Show will hit the capital next month, attracting horticulture enthusiasts from all over the world.

Between May 20th and 24th at Chelsea Physic Garden, one of the world's most-famous flower shows will put on a display of fantastic new plants and popular older varieties.

Attracting nearly 157,000 visitors a year, the show spans an 11 acre ground and transforms the gardens into a selection of inspirational landscapes and horticultural exhibits.

VisitLondon says of the event: "It's the garden design equivalent of a catwalk at a fashion show."

Lined up to display their work at this year's show include Arabella Lennox-Boyd, with a garden for the Daily Telegraph, Andy Sturgeon ,who will represent Cancer Research UK, and Diarmuid Gavin, showcasing his Art Deco Hotel Garden.

Horticulture fans will be able to pick up tips at the event how to spruce up their own gardens from exhibits such as the Children's Society Garden, which is using self-seeding plants around a shallow pool to attract bees and butterflies.

Other interesting features will be the Summer Solstice, which will use native hedging to create a good wildlife habitat, and the water vole-themed exhibit called 'River and Rowing Museum: Ratty's Refuge'.

Tickets to the event will cost between £23 and £41 for an adult and should be booked in advance, as the world-renowned event is in high demand.

Flower fans can stay in Thistle's West London hotel, which, with online price check and booking facilities, couldn't be easier.

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