Lucie Azari is a young independent French designer offering a different approach to tailoring, traditional yet progressive, timeless yet distinctive, effortless yet sophisticated.

Wedding season is approaching, and Almost Essential would love to help you in your preparations for your big day with some of our trusted partners to help you along the way.

While we’re sure that you can find wonderful pieces in stores, the very best in fashion, particularly in slow fashion, can’t always be found on the high street. 

Almost Essential is you go-to destination to find everything you need to make your London life easier; not only services, but fabulous tried and tested products too. I have always been quite passionate about fashion and beauty, and I love finding new must-haves for you. Check the out here.

Autumn is in full swing and I love adding a bit of boldness to classic styles and seasonal palettes. Discover our bold Autumn edit and shop the selection here on Almost Essential. Let me know what your favourite ones are, I love reading your comments!

Autumn has now officially started. This is a good excuse to hunt for some feel good and unique fashion pieces. I was really intrigued by some truly innovative new designers.
Discover our unique autumn edit and shop the selection here on Almost Essential.

Everything looks better in summer, people are happier, parks are luscious and in full bloom, nights are balmy and pleasant. Even the pandemic seems more bearable. Is your summer wardrobe ready? Hurry up. Discover our summer edit and shop the selection here on Almost Essential.

Time to get out of our PJ look and put some glamour back in our life. Discover our spring palette edit and shop the selection here on Almost Essential.

A stroll in the park with a friend is back as one our favourite lockdown activities , as always at Almost Essential lets do it in style. Shop from our edit the whole outfit or your favourite piece.

Dinner for 6 is now the new social norm. Hopefully we will enjoy more intimate and meaningful conversations... Let see!
What to wear though? We still need to look fabulous even if we stay at home, ça va sans dire!
Discover our dinner for six edit and shop the selection here on Almost Essential.

I don’t know about you, but I always struggle when it comes to transitioning my wardrobe between seasons. Discover our transeasonal edit and shop the selection here on Almost Essential.

Maria Leoni Sceti consider the appeal of one of fashion’s most enduring accessories–and the possibilities it offers those wishing to shop and dress more mindfully.