Fashion lovers: Next time you’re near Knightsbridge, take a friend to The Berkeley, which has just launched its Autumn/Winter 2011 fashion afternoon tea, featuring all the usual nicities plus cakes and fanices in the fashion season’s styles and colours.

Among their delectable creations are a Burberry double-breasted coat, a Stella McCartney dress and a Valentino clutch. It’s well worth going, although you might need to book in advance.

And yes, that is Paul Smith crockery it’s being served on.