Kids in Paris had a right laugh during haute couture fashion week. They had a bright fuschia pink and a blur of an oversized floral smock to point and giggle at on the Metro. I was mightily content though to be the laughing stocking because I had an awesome time, swishing, rustling and flapping about… Continue reading Alt Ruffle
Author: susie
Forever Fortuny
I often wonder about the concept of “forever” clothes. What are the things in my wardrobe that will stand the test of time and be considered to have cultural (and perhaps monetary) worth and be thought of as valuable further down the line when no doubt, should I have children, they’ll probably want to get… Continue reading Forever Fortuny
For Starpeople Waiting in the Skies
It seems a bit reductive to go with the David Bowie tide and lump Maison Margiela’s latest Artisanal show as a “tribute” (does that word end up feeling a bit hollow and disingenuous, when it crops up time and time again in headlines?). I’d argue that John Galliano’s character – particularly the one he has… Continue reading For Starpeople Waiting in the Skies
Life’s a Circus
Catching up on BBC4 on iPlayer is always a joy. Their documentary showcase Storyville in particular makes me beam and the latest film ‘The Golden Age Circus: The Show of Shows’ directed by Benedikt Erlingsson, almost made me want to double up on my TV licence fee. The hour and fifteen minute long film cleverly… Continue reading Life’s a Circus