>> When I left London for Asia, the persistent climber shrub that clambers all over my garden wall was still heaving with leaves. Upon my return, it had shed all that foliage to reveal its bare branches. Which is basically my cue to start hauling out the extra thick John Lewis tights (from the school… Continue reading Sure Shearling
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Fabric of India: Embroidery
Men. Lots of them. All simultaneously pulling the finest of thread through the tiniest of holes to create the most minute of stitches that will then accumulate to form the most intricate of patterns. That was the most surprising thing that struck me when we went to see Sankalan’s embroidery production house in the centre… Continue reading Fabric of India: Embroidery
Fabric of India: Tie and Dye
I’ve just come back from a mammoth trip in Asia where I’ve had the time to really think about this idea of a quickening speed, that has taken over fashion’s consciousness (and perhaps its conscience, if it indeed has one…). In Seoul, the pace was fast with its frenetic frenzy of K-pop stars and buzzy… Continue reading Fabric of India: Tie and Dye
Outfit Throwback
> What does travelling around Asia for an intense three weeks beget you? A husk of a human being, permanently displaced in another time zone whilst constantly falling asleep, apparently. Yes, yes, posting has been on / off. Yes, yes some bigger issues that are swirling around fashion need addressing. For now? A quickie outfit recap… Continue reading Outfit Throwback