I haven't ranted about something as singularly as I have about Biba's relaunch (do a quickie search at the right)… probably because at the time when I was just starting up my blog, it was one of the 'big' London fashion stories. I also had a bit more rage back then. Now I'm slowly mellowing… Continue reading Barbara Hulanicki Lovin’
Month: April 2009
Ballin’ It
If high end fashion wasn't so niche, surely by now, somebody would have done a Nathan Barley-esque piss take of the fashion editors' love of high/wide/big shoulders, vertiginous heels and wet-look anything. Actually come to think of it, the subject of Hoxtonite media types isn't in common knowledge either so there may still be hope… Continue reading Ballin’ It
Take Flight with Copper
Nine out of seven designers almost alway seem to name their muse as Bjork. Sometimes the link between designer and Bjork is awfully tenuous to the point where you're scratching your head. Sometimes you can't think of anyone but the Icelandic songstress when you see a collection. That Yuima Nakazato said his muse was… Continue reading Take Flight with Copper
The King and Queen are Ruling
The picture below might look like it was taken in 1982 but in fact, on 41 Temple Street, a lone shop on a mainly residential street lies something of a curiosity hole called King & Queen of Bethnal Green, that certainly isn't restricted to the 80s'. I was first alerted to its existence by designer… Continue reading The King and Queen are Ruling