Langan’s Brasserie in Mayfair
Rod and Penny attended the launch of the all-new Langan’s Brasserie in Mayfair on Thursday
Rod Sported a lavish gold tie and chic black loafers embellished with gold leaf patterns while Penny stunned in a green sequin dress with a plunging neckline
The couple were joined at the launch night by Rod’s daughter Kimberly, who looked sensational in a slinky black gown.
And were later joined by Ronnie Wood’s ex-wife Jo, and her daughter Leah .
Rod was also photographed with magazine editor Ben Cobb
Rod with James Hitchen, Graziano Arricale and Ben Cobb
Penny, Rod, Alan, Kimberly and Jesse Shapira
All photos By Dave Bennett with huge thanks to Dean Piper.
Langan’s The Book By Richard Young
Rod is also featured in this great new book…
In time for the re-opening of the most iconic restaurant in the world, Richard Young, master celebrity photographer, announces his latest book: Langan’s, documenting his years as uniquely trusted insider and friend to the stars who frequented the world-famous Mayfair brasserie.
Full of the glamour and gossip of the time, the book tells a visual story of the global celebrities from the world of film, art, fashion, music and sport – the good, the bad and the beautiful – who dined at this most remarkable restaurant and made it their playground for over three decades.
With an introduction from the original founders, Richard Shepherd and Michael Caine, along with the story of how the inimitable Peter Langan, the original rogue, rose and (repeatedly) fell within its walls, Richard Young’s candid photographer’s eye captures the unguarded moments – both elegant and decadent, often both, but always fun – of those years.
To order your copy go to https://www.richardyounggallery.co.uk/shop
Menopause Rally October 29th
Penny joined Campaigners last Friday who celebrated the Government’s pledge to act to help break the menopause taboo at a rally outside Parliament, MPs and TV personalities including Davina McCall, and Mariella Frostrup were among the crowd in Parliament Square, They cheered the Government’s announcement that the cost of repeat prescriptions for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for those experiencing symptoms of the menopause in England will be significantly reduced.
Penny was later featured in an emotional clip on the ITV News saying Boris Johnson will be “regretting the day” he never gave women menopause treatment for free, and said she welcomed the government’s move to cut the cost of repeat prescriptions for hormone replacement therapy in England, but asked: “Why not just give it to women for free?”
One lady who took a selfie with Penny at the rally was Debbie Baisden who told SMILER this week “When I met up with the stunning Penny Lancaster I told her all about my alter ego. Dolly Slatemen who is also a pub landlady runs the Mankey Bush (That’s a little name the regulars come up with) She is besotted with Sir Rod Stewart and is partial to a Rod Stewart lookie likie and has persuaded herself there was a night she ended up with real one”
SMILER told Debbie that Dolly will definitely be on the guest list for our next SMILER TARTAN Party!
Pride Of Britain Awards
The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards returned to our screens on Thursday 4th November, hosting a star-studded audience for the first time since 2019 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The annual award show honours the nation’s unsung heroes as stars of TV, sport, politics and showbiz come together to celebrate ‘ordinary people doing extraordinary things.’ Host Carol Vorderman, once again took the helm, but this year, for the first time in the show’s 22-year history, she was joined by Diversity star Ashley Banjo, her new co-host. Rod and Penny were in attendance at the star studded event held at held at Grosvenor House in London’s Park Lane on Saturday night. They were also pictured greeting fans in the crowd and taking selfies. Once inside Rod bumped into many old friends including Noddy Holder , Chris Kamara and Frank Bruno
Rod also met Gaz Emmerson The Pride of Britain London Fundraiser of the Year ‘21 who cycled the length of the UK for @sarcoma_uk whilst on chemo, Gaz later told SMILER he was a huge Rod fan.
The Emergency Services award went to Stephen Warton, from Cumbria, who saved a drowning teenager on one of his shifts and whose gong was presented by Penny and Rod.
And Finally…
Gisela Hammer, From Germany auctioned one of her great painting of Rod for charity, Speaking to SMILER this week Gisela told the story
Some years ago I had the idea to portray the musicians who’s music I liked very much and who accompanied me since I was young. And Rod Stewart is one of them. Additionally it was important, that these musicians have a unique characteristic. For example, Sting or Eric Clapton I like very much, too. But in my expressive spontaneous style with strong brushstrokes it is difficult to portray them. But Rod is perfect!
I portrayed also for example Jimi Hendrix, Grace Jones, Syd Barrett, David Bowie, Tina Turner, Bob Marley, Frank Zappa and some others.
Perhaps you heard, in the summer there was a horrible flood in Germany with many deaths, thousands of destroyed houses and a totally destroyed infrastructure. This inspired me to give one of my works to a Charity auction. I don’t know why, it was my intention, I chose this Rod Stewart Portrait. As in its style and expression it’s so unique I thought, this will be an eyecatcher in this online auction. And with the result it brought, I am super happy. The whole amount goes to “Sternstunden” its a charity institution in Bavaria and helps children with many projects in Germany but also all over the world.
The man, who auctioned the work up to now I do not know. But for sure he is a Rod Stewart Fan! Perhaps another day I will get in contact with him. Then, of course, I will let know it to you.
But the best news is: I still have another portrait of Rod Stewart! [pictured above] that is still available, Would be great, if it could get a new home in the house of one of the Rod Stewart Fans in your homepage! This portrait is 80 x 60 cm, acrylics on canvas.
If you are interested in Gisela’s work go to https://www.instagram.com/giselahammer.visual_artist/?hl=en or https://gisela-hammer.de/en/home-english/