Since moving to London several years ago (too many to mention now) I have attended various events at Proud Galleries in Camden and Central London. I have yet to leave an event put on by Alex Proud without having first put a fashion note in my pocket.  And the opening of his new club in the City of London, Proud Cabaret, was no exception. Although it was apparent that a disturbing trend is finding its feet once again with the younger generation - grunge!

Who will forget the early 90s when flannel and ripped clothing was all the rage. The more you looked like you just crawled out from under a rock the more in style you were.  Could this trend once again be taking the cities by storm?  Will Ralph Lauren flannel force Dolce and Gabbana corsets into the back of the closet?

I guess we aren't quite there yet.  But the celebrities found at Proud Cabaret were showing that our wardrobes might be headed in that direction. Both Alice Dellal and Helena Christensen (both pictured above) were sporting a look that is both relaxed yet incredibly time consuming. This is grunge. You work for hours to look like you just crawled out of bed. Go figure.

That being said, the women at Proud Cabaret would have all the men in London lining the streets waiting to get in. The corset is definitely an idea that is not lost on the performers or on several women in attendance for that matter.

This place is worth a visit, not only for the excellent cocktails, shows, food and decor but also for the wonderful fashion displayed by those in attendance. Young, urban and chic very rarely place their finally manicured feet incorrectly.

More party news later...