Despite London being my hometown, I've never really been bound to the city for a lengthy amount of time and for as long as I can remember, flying or driving great distances to other destinations has been a very natural state of being for me and my restless family (who maintain that they can't appreciate… Continue reading This Modern Life
Meh-heeeee-co
>> Remember that vivid and stunningly crafted mant√≥n de Manila, which I saw at a Loewe event in Barcelona a while back? Well, it's not quite fine silk embroidery but this cross stitch poncho/top piece which I picked up at the Mercado Artesanal de la Ciudadela in Mexico City, has everything else going for it, bearing some resemblance… Continue reading Meh-heeeee-co
Rorschach Reverb
>> Rorschach's famous ink blot tests isn't exactly a new motif or inspiration in fashion and in my very insignificant period of time as a blogger, I've encounted a number of collections that happily borrow from this somewhat iconic psychological test. Knitwear designer Sandra Backlund and her engorged knitwear resembling the black blotches on paper,… Continue reading Rorschach Reverb
Requiescence
>> I've forgotten the number of times I've had to spell out "Sou Brette", whenever I've worn a piece of this Jakarta-based jewellery label but it has definitely been numerous. Jewellery designer Muqliza Imroni and her label Sou Brette has been weighing heavy around my collar and my wrist for a few years now, beginning… Continue reading Requiescence