You Wood Like This

Bethan Laura Wood knows wood.  Actually I knew that she knew wood a long time ago but have neglected to follow up on her antics since her somewhat exposed 'Link' series of wooden jewellery back in 2008.  In reality she has expanded beyond her woody beginnings.  Maybe she was sick of the likes of me… Continue reading You Wood Like This

A Bit of Scrunch

>> Exceptions need to be made in the case of the humble scrunchie when Fred Butler is involved.    A loose silk satin scrunchie arrived in the mail printed with hand-painted swashes of colour from her S/S 12 collection and I didn't spurn it for its scrunchie state.  Its function as a hair holding/securing device… Continue reading A Bit of Scrunch

Potty for Q-Pot

In between writing SERIOUS words about shows and finding out about the ins and outs of the Tokyo Fashion industry by nodding earnestly at important fashion movers and shakers, I enjoyed the respite of going to a place like Q-Pot.  It's hard to liken this jewellery label to anything but I suppose Tatty Devine would… Continue reading Potty for Q-Pot

Hulme’s Home Run

It's that time of year when I come home from fashion month and find it altogether inadequate because my suitcase, overflowing and spilling out into my teensy tiny hovel is making the place look like a right pigsty.  Therefore stepping into designer Sophie Hulme's home and studio to view her S/S 12 collection was an… Continue reading Hulme’s Home Run