Rock out again

My first foray into vintage clothes was at the tender age of 13 when I tentatively bought a vintage t-shirt at Rokit in Camden Town.  I thought I was so effing cool, reading J-17 and seeing the words vintage t-shirt popping up everywhere, thinking I had bought into something very unique.  So over the next… Continue reading Rock out again

Margiela does Couture

Martin Margiela is set to alight the enclosed world of haute couture as he has been ‘invited’ by the Chambre Syndicale to show his handmade clothes during the official Couture schedule in July.  However, rather than a catwalk show, it will be a static presentation.  I for one am DYING to see what he creates… Continue reading Margiela does Couture

The Mouret Effect

Today, I wore my Roland Mouret brown checked dress for the very first time.  It seemed appropriate for enough for work but when paired with some ankle booties, made a kind of edgy outfit for going out at night.  When you look at the dress, you do immediately get a ‘frumpy secretary’ feel because of… Continue reading The Mouret Effect

Be my Valentine!

Fashionologie and myself seem to be having a bit of a Valentine Fillol Cordier fixation at the moment.  I can’t help but add to the "Valentine" pot by posting these wonderful pictures from the new Lula magazine (a serious serious must buy – will be Lula-fying more later!).  I almost did not recognise Valentine with… Continue reading Be my Valentine!