Following on from my dour-noted menswear/LC:M/fashion/life rant, I thought I'd make amends with something more chirpy. The point I was really trying to make re: all the "What man would wear this?" type comments, which dominate mainstream menswear discussions (especially on newspapers), is how joyless and patronising they are. Is it physically/spritiually getting in the… Continue reading What wo/man would wear this?
Author: susie
Within Appeal
>> I know you've probably seen this plea on the Telegraph or Its Nice That and I don't normally promote Kickstarter campaigns unless they're really special so apologies in advance for the repetition but this does deserve the attention, I promise. Whilst Central Saint Martins' main fashion figurehead mantle belongs to Louise Wilson for sure,… Continue reading Within Appeal
I'll Make a Man Out of You
The third season of London Collections: Men, which has just concluded, was really my first proper foray of going to the menswear shows in London. There’s been the buzzy build-up and flag-waving in the media in the run up of the event. Bigger and glossier shows were introduced to the schedule with the likes of… Continue reading I'll Make a Man Out of You
Shine Bright!
"The sun is giving you energy and you are growing! Stretch your arms up, as far as they will go! Higher, taller, stronger… you're a proud sunflower!" You'd think I wouldn't be in a hurry to revisit the "You're a sunflower!" exercise that practically every year 7 student had to do in drama class… Continue reading Shine Bright!