In the months of 2009 with lots of lazy outfit posting, I've missed the boat with posting about Petra Storrs' wonderful work with paper that she has been doing for the likes of Sublime magazine (below) and for Paloma Faith (YouTube video below – another one that I demand you watch no matter how much… Continue reading Petra’s Paper Tricks
Month: April 2009
Cobbled Together
Brian Lichtenberg's A/W 09 collection "Human Hair As Evening Wear" (images by Ian Markell) was alarmingly uncohesive – a Rodarte-esque webby knit here, holographic panelling there, his trademark bodycon dresses and leggings scattered about, hoods, some hairy shoes for good measure – then topped off by one or two of Franc Fernandez' headpieces (Lichtenberg's collaborator… Continue reading Cobbled Together
One + Half = Saving Pennies
This is a bit old news for some, but as I was picking up what seemed like the 100th can of baked beans today for a meal, it occurred to me that I'm in a pay packet pickle moment again which prompted me to seek out Indonesian-designer Nina Nikicio's email about her second line Oneandahalf. … Continue reading One + Half = Saving Pennies
Going Marbles
It does sound quite trite to start off every paragraph with some childhood ditty but I just can't help it when those dusty memories are triggered. Last week, it was my feeble inability to look at Magic Eye paintings and this week it is my messy attempts to marble paper. At the age of seven,… Continue reading Going Marbles