‚ÄúThis was a magazine that grew out of a deep love of thrifting. It was founded in 1996 by Kira Joliffe and I became the co-editor when I moved to New York City shortly thereafter. Cheap Date became a celebration of individual style, freedom of choice, empowerment and a love of dressing up; with interviews with… Continue reading Cheap Date Redux
Three Clicks
>> I doubt there have been any other pair of shoes, or perhaps any other garment, that have as much cinematic recognisability, as the ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz, designed by costume designer Adrian. One glance at these crystal-encrusted Valentino Tan-Go shoes on my living room floor, and a… Continue reading Three Clicks
Emerging from Behind the Set
>> In the past two years or so, it has felt less and less insider-y to drop names such as Simon Costin or Bureau Betak into written context, when discussing shows, editorials and campaigns. No longer are set designers and production companies strictly for hush hush fashion industry convos, but instead they have become part… Continue reading Emerging from Behind the Set
Jumping from Pad to Bag
I'm a sucker for a good old trompe l'oeil. It's a description/phrase that I probably overly rely on when I feel like obnoxiously throwing in a superfluous bit of French just to spice things up. I haven't OD'ed on the phrase yet and have recently found myself a veritable trick of the eye in accessories… Continue reading Jumping from Pad to Bag