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Why Madonna is a creature of habit
Posted Oct 23, 2009
When in London Madonna is near spotted faraway from the Michelin-starred Italian restaurant Locanda Locatelli. Whether it’s a girly dinner with best friends fashion design Stella McCartney or actress Gwyneth Paltrow, or power pow wowo, this is restaurant that appears to hold an enduring appeal for the global superstar – who we imagine it takes a lot to hold her attention.
London restaurant Locanda Locatelli
Giorgio Locatelli, opened the restaurant in February 2002, and since then it has functioned as an ultra-discreet hideaway for the A-List in London’s luxurious Mayfair. The key to the restaurant’s success is said to be it’s discreet staff that are rumoured to sign a confidentiality agreement as part of their contract. It’s where Bill Clinton, Simon Cowell, Paul McCartney (Lucian Freud brought Kate Moss here during a break when he was painting her portrait) dine out, but if you’re expecting razzmatazz you’ll be disappointed – if anything the restaurant’s USP is its simple sophistication.
Madonna in London carrying a Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily 1940's inspired handbag.
And it appears it’s not just restaurants that have longevity with the pop Queen but handbags too. For the last few months, Madonna has been spotted out and about with a Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily handbag (featured above) never far from her side.
Appearance on Letterman – check. London dinner with designer friends – check. Having been friends with designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana for many years (Madonna used their Portofino house earlier this year to celebrate her 51st birthday with new love Jesus Luz) – her Italian loyalty it appears runs a lot deeper than to only food.
For more on the Miss Sicily bag see www.swide.com/Who-is-Miss-Sicily.
Photo Credit: Dolce & Gabbana
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