>> When pressed you can grind trend predictions out of me even though I loathe the task. Vague answers along the lines of “minimalist” or “decorative” are just about ok but when asked to pin point specific thematic strands, I wear the dunce cap of fashion magic 8 balls. When compiling some moodboards for Toni… Continue reading Thor Trews
Men vs. Boys
When you heard womenswear editors and journalists at London Collections: Men, saying “Oh, menswear is so much more fun and jolly!” it seemed to imply that it’s not as serious as womenswear and that the designers involved are slogging away at collections for shits and giggles. I’m all too guilty. I’ve always been a part time… Continue reading Men vs. Boys
Dot Comme
>> “Everything comes from Comme,” said a fashion editor when we were having a conversation about the number of collections that have had more than a nod of a reference to Rei Kawakubo’s extensive archives. The quote might be more of an exaggeration that a truth, but it might account for why I’m constantly drawn… Continue reading Dot Comme
Roofless
>> I’m currently blogging up the new season offerings from London Collections Menswear on Opening Ceremony’s blog and have much to say on all of the delights LC:M has to offer but with the positive response to my Half-Arsed Ethics post featuring my conversation with Orsola de Castro, I thought I’d revisit designer Bethany Williams and… Continue reading Roofless