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The October Edit: Art and Inspiration in London The October Edit: Art and Inspiration in London
21 Oct, 2026

The October Edit: Art and Inspiration in London

From exhibitions and catch-ups with friends to evening cocktails, Maria’s October London picks are all about stepping outside the everyday and finding fresh inspiration.

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The Rodial Journal / London Diary

The October Edit: Art and Inspiration in London

From exhibitions and catch-ups with friends to evening cocktails, Maria’s October London picks are all about stepping outside the everyday and finding fresh inspiration.

October / London
Maria viewing a large orange artwork against a deep blue gallery wall
London, through Maria’s eyes
01 / Art & Design

Unexpected Colour Combinations

A few days at PAD London and Frieze, taking in art, design and unexpected colour pairings, sparked fresh inspiration. There’s something about seeing colours and textures in a different setting that invites a second look—and brings new ideas back to Rodial.

A table set with breakfast, flowers and pale blue china
Time for good company
02 / In Good Company

Familiar Places,
Fresh Perspectives

Annabel’s is a familiar address in the Rodial diary, having hosted our own events, and remains a London staple for catching up with friends. This month brought a chance to return and reconnect with those visiting from out of town.

Time at Ham Yard Hotel offered another opportunity to catch up between exhibitions. Good company, conversations that leave you thinking bigger and a little time away from the usual routine.

03 / After Hours

The Art of
Cocktail Hour

The evening ended at the De Beers party at the Nobu pop-up at Frieze. Cocktails and conversation rounded off a few days immersed in art and design, with plenty of ideas to carry into the working week.

A Nobu-branded cup held beside a black handbag
An evening at Frieze
The Formulas Behind the Diary

Maria’s October
Beauty Edit

From exhibitions to evening cocktails, these were Maria’s go-to skincare essentials for fresh, healthy-looking skin throughout a busy few days in London.

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Salmon DNA Water Oil

Salmon DNA Water Oil

From $115

A lightweight water-oil formula to target dryness, dullness and fine lines for smoother, more radiant-looking skin.

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Bee Venom Moisturiser

Bee Venom Moisturiser

$177

An indulgent moisturiser to soften the appearance of fine lines and improve the look of firmness and elasticity.

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The Peel 1% Micropeeling Cleanser

The Peel 1% Micropeeling Cleanser

$53

A sulphate-free daily cleanser with a gentle 1% acid blend to remove impurities and leave skin looking smoother and brighter.

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Salmon DNA Jelly Eye Patches

Salmon DNA Jelly Eye Patches

$19

Cooling hydrogel patches to hydrate, visibly plump and soften the appearance of fine lines, puffiness and dark circles.

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By Priscilla Fung