Violet Seymour

Nov 16, 2024 | thetimes.com | Violet Seymour |Hannah Connolly |Juliana Piskorz

At a house party a few weeks ago, in the depths of west London’s politely heeled million-pound terraces, there was one notable scent: eau de fag. Most guests were clutching a fresh pack of “party cigs” — not for the everyday, and certainly not in front of the children, but to accompany the copious pours of homemade margaritas on the sideboard. If you’ve spent any time watching Rivals on Disney+, you’ll know it’s near impossible — I defy you to try — to tank a martini without one.