Sunday, 6 December 2009

Vendome - Heard before?



Introducing Vendome Mayfair
The launch of Vendome Mayfair in September saw an end to the minimalist design of the nightclub that has saturated London's West End over the last decade. In the mid-nineties the launch of venues such as the iconic Atlantic Bar and Grill, Momo's Kemia bar, the Met bar and Saint, killed the dance floor by encouraging guests to groove around the tables.
Founder Freddie Frampton, embarked on a design mission with the legendary (and truly original) interiors guru, Paul Daly to resurrect the dance floor and Vendome has been created to induce patrons back on to the dance floor and revive the atmosphere of the clubs of old. The look and feel of the space will reflect this carefree attitude - a combination of seventies retro disco - redolent of scenes from the movie 'Xanadu' with bespoke design elements which are distinctly futuristic. Daly has employed an array of bold and colourful furnishings to blast the minimalism of the last decade away.
The focal point of Vendome is the raised revolving DJ booth in the centre of the club surrounded by a fully circular dance floor- a feature that will cost over a quarter of a million pounds. This video interactive dance floor will be able to display film footage, graphic effects or logos and will be the first in the UK. The dance floor is surrounded by a variety of sleek bespoke seating areas including a floor to ceiling "cage" - seating 12 people - and three pods. Four "alcove" type booths - seating 12 people each - will be designed
the great and good, including Jade Jagger and the house of Dom Perignon. An impressive 8 metre long main bar will have a solid red corian top.
By sharp contrast to the futuristic/ 70's look and feel of the main club, the entrance is distinctly "Renaissance" with sepia tinged bevelled mirrored walls and an ornate 16th Century reception desk. The stairs leading to the club are complete with faux snakeskin banisters... decadence at its height.
The drinks list will again reflect the 1970's retro /futuristic vibe, with some old classic favourites and some molecular mixology.
Freddie Frampton is well placed to create this refreshing and enjoyable atmosphere and has also been heavily involved with the music at Vendome.
As he explains, "If commercial house is to the right, and more underground to the left, then we lean 20 degrees each way. Think a little education with a lot of smile!"
Vendome has been created to entice us all back to the dance floor and ultimately have a wild time.
Vendome Mayfair Tables & VIP Entry
To reserve a club table at Vendome call
James WJ Wilson on 07813 030 102

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