The sort of backpacks that have been getting a lot of fash-y chit chat involve ones made out of fur that are at risk of engulfing the model (Kanye's fur backpack on Bambi at his show… that said, I still loves it…) and alligator ones that cost the equivalent of a mortgage downpayment yet still… Continue reading Packing in the Back
Category: Accessories
Pearly Treat
>> Even if you're not one for the facts and figures side of fashion that Business of Fashion does so well in condensing, hopefully you'll find this Digital IQ Index ranking published by the thinktank L2 somewhat fascinating. Its criteria for qualifiying for its 'Genius' level ranking is pretty stringent and whilst I'm not sure… Continue reading Pearly Treat
LOVE LFW: Bejewelled
Jewellery rarely makes me gasp! That's gasp with a seriously big exclamation mark. However much they come laden with expensive precious rocks, I generally am only able to muster up the muted enthusiasm of "Oh that's PRETTY!" The word "pretty" just isn't good enough when it comes to Jordan Askill's work and gasping with serious… Continue reading LOVE LFW: Bejewelled
Day of the Dead
>> Timing is never my strong point and whilst I *SHOULD* be bleating on about Kenzo's S/S 12 debut avec Humberto Leon and Carol Lim (which I happen to think is a stroke of genius pairing…), instead, I pull out this old codger from the backwaters of Kenzo's A/W 11-12 show where the set was… Continue reading Day of the Dead