I’m pre-empting everything early today. First the Gaultier exhibition, and now Easter. I’ll be in Japan during Easter weekend and so really, it won’t be Easter at all – certainly I won’t be chomping into chocolate eggs (truth be told, I’ve never really got the appeal of hacking into chocolate shells anyway). I have Harrods… Continue reading Eggs Par Excellence
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Gaultier Redux
The Jean-Paul Gaultier exhibition tour rolls on, having made its way from its starting point in Montreal to cities in the USA and Europe, and now London’s Barbican will be playing host to The Fashion World of Jean-Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk from 9th April. Unfortunately I won’t be in London for the… Continue reading Gaultier Redux
White Wash
>> Clothes with issues attached. Discuss. How else to approach Ingrid Verner’s latest collection under her solo Verner moniker, called “White Wash”, addressing and exploring the history of the “white Australia policy” whereby until 1950, European/Caucasian immigrations into Australia was intentionally favoured. It’s loaded for sure, but not without purpose or poignance. Ingrid initially researched… Continue reading White Wash
On Parade
>> I’ve had nearly a month off the fashion week protocol of lugging around a gigantic bag to house the DSLR, two spare batteries, chargers and other bulky accoutrements. Mercedes Benz Fashion Week down in Australia is coming a-calling so one shoulder is likely to bear the brunt of the that aforementioned load. I yearn… Continue reading On Parade