>> Say the name Hannah Martin and my mind is cast to lofty and precious pieces where there's no limit to where craftsmanship and along with that price can go, so long as Martin creates jewellery that stands the test of time. "In direct reaction to today‚Äôs culture of over-production and over-consumption, the belief… Continue reading HM Retro
Sharks and Flowers
I'm boring myself and others talking about the weather. If it was a topic that slipped in and out of normal British conversation in a fleeting manner before this summer, then at present it's a raging bull waiting to come charging out of everyone's mouth, because of the sheer disbelief of how bad it has… Continue reading Sharks and Flowers
The Good and the Evil
Fashion is Good. Fashion is Evil. There's a dichotic statement that I could go on and on about. As it flashed across the screen in the opening sequence at the final show of the 11th ITS competition, which just finished up this weekend, I was thinking I could open up that can of worms and… Continue reading The Good and the Evil
Neon Slick Knits
>> I'm currently in Trieste in Italy judging the 11th edition of the International Talent Scout ITS competition for fashion students, with cash prizes of up to EUR25,000 up for grabs. Therefore apologies if the blog is a) a bit scant today and b) very student-centric. It's been a goldrush of talent in the fashion… Continue reading Neon Slick Knits