It was the Max Richter soundtrack that did it. At the Comme des Garçons show yesterday, I cried – not uncontrollably like a baby, but with big fat tears rolling down my cheek, as I thought about past loss, about what’s precious right now and about the inevitability of death. Those memorable strings from Richter’s On the… Continue reading The Ceremony of Separation
Author: susie
Behind the Seams at Chanel
Again, chronological oddness here as I revisit Chanel’s haute couture collection. During London Fashion Week, for the first time, Chanel had bought their S/S 15 couture collection over for those that couldn’t make it to January for the show, to peruse or yes – if you’re one of the elite few – to buy. It… Continue reading Behind the Seams at Chanel
The Coach Gang
Apologies if this is a bit chronologically out of sync. During shows, the blog and I exist on an alternative time zone, ruled by deadlines. I’m writing up for Dazed Digital and BBC (can only be read from outside the UK), if you’re up for perusing more formal reports on all things fashion week. In this realm… Continue reading The Coach Gang
The New Gucci Girl
Who is the Gucci girl? Under Tom Ford, you knew who she was. She had powerful allure and either you wanted to be her or at the very least, you commended her bravado. Under Frida Giannini, she was a bit elusive. Did you ever know her in real life? Or was she just constantly trussed up… Continue reading The New Gucci Girl