During my two day trip to Innsbruck, Austria – or specifically Wattens – where a celebration of Swarovski’s 120th year anniversary and the reopening of its star attraction, the Kristallwelten (or Crystal Worlds) took place last week, I was hit with a ton of terminology and names previously unknown to me, a supposed sparkle magpie.… Continue reading All That Glitters
Author: susie
In Movement
A few months ago, as part of Fashion in Film Agnes Rocamora chaired a conversation between myself, Lou Stoppard of SHOWstudio and Sally Bolton of Sunday Times Style (who happens to be doing a PHD on the death of the fashion image). The discussion was about fashion on film and how it’s represented. The main criticisms about the… Continue reading In Movement
Born to Fail
>> “We’re coming up to the general election and these words of a generation have never been more relevant. Over the next few weeks, a generation brought up to believe they are ‘born to fail’ have the opportunity to change the system, and therefore, their future.” Matthew Miller wouldn’t have needed a specific reason to re-issue the slogan ‘Born to… Continue reading Born to Fail
Birthday Treat
When I last interviewed the sisters Tina and Nikita Sutradhar behind the label Miuniku, they talked about the colours that they see on a day to day basis in their hometown of Mumbai in India and how that vividness seeps into their work, albeit in a less ornate and directly graphic way. I know I’ve… Continue reading Birthday Treat