>> "They grow, they bloom, they fade. You can't hold on to them for ever. Fashion is like that too in a way – it comes and it goes. They are symbolic for richness, romance. They capture people because of their smell, their appearance. They enhance emotion, create emotion even. Just like fashion does." The… Continue reading Blooming Lovely
Tao Spirit
>> You know what happens when I get back from another infinitely inspiring trip from Tokyo? I annoyingly bang on about all the inspiring things I saw in Tokyo. It's an affliction that will infect the blog at least twice a year as I'm sticking to my stringent schedule of biannual trips to the city.… Continue reading Tao Spirit
Eri Oya
>> It pains me to say as a Londoner, who boastfully praises the city for world class vintage shopping, going to Tokyo and happing upon countless vintage stores that could easily trump the Big Smoke on selection, diversity, merchandising and even pricing is a painful affair. Sometimes I'll be walking around not even meaning to… Continue reading Eri Oya
Lo and Behold
Discovering Ryan Lo's work was like having a gigantic pink flower blossoming in my head and seeing my imaginary big manga eyes glistening with excitement. It's a buffet of pink, froth and frou, perfect for gorging on when things are feeling down. You could substitute the lyrics of Sound of Music's Raindrops and Roses with… Continue reading Lo and Behold