I’ve finally had a moment to sit down and gather my thoughts about the Chanel S/S 15 show, a pleasant stroll down Boulevard Chanel that has essentially been overshadowed by the faux-test, fashion riot and co-opting of feminism that has reverbed into discussion threads far longer and more in depth than any other show of… Continue reading I doth protest…
Author: susie
Fashion at Work
>> Imagine an office where I’m snapping Binx the model, Alexa Chung is getting vox pops, Nicola Formichetti is doodling on a chalkboard and the likes of Stephen Jones, Suzy Menkes, Carine Roitfeld are asking/answering questions like “Who’s the funniest/flamboyant/toughest person in fashion?” and Katie Grand is Skypeing Virginie Mouzat. Yup, apparently that’s the kind… Continue reading Fashion at Work
One Idea
Early in the morning we emerged out of Junya Watanabe and Sophia Neophitou of 10 Magazine said, “That’s all you need – one good idea. No theatrics, no elaborate set, nothing else.” That’s how direct Watanabe, and later Comme des Garçons‘ show were. One bloody good idea, explored deeply with conviction, feeling and an utter… Continue reading One Idea
Dream Away in Dries
Dreaming. I’m going to say it in a small voice. We don’t get to do enough of that D word in fashion these days. Celine/Balenciaga-isms, faux-minimalism and the all important bottom line sums up the bulk of the mainstream fashion landscape. Sure there’s quirkiness, there’s modernism and of coursethere’s an abundant of choice. But few… Continue reading Dream Away in Dries