Whilst I’m far more impressed with Michelle Jank’s work as a jewellery designer than her early noughties foray into fashion design, Jank’s ornate floral neckpieces from her SS07 collection didn’t really rock my boat. As pretty as it is, it reminded me too much of those table centre pieces that 70’s housewives pride themselves on… Continue reading What is that around your neck? A statement…
Category: Art
What KT does next
The grey skies have permanently descended upon London and if you see the post below this one, my mind is pretty much a grey hole too. I am holding up though by escaping into Katy Smail’s illustrations. Her work first caught my eye as I religiously read Fashion156’s blog, jealous that I can’t accompany my… Continue reading What KT does next
A bit of French, a bit of Marangoni for the night
I’m busy in the most hellish of ways these days but Saturday will see hairdressers showcasing fashion and art in East London in a weird but hopefully wicked amalgamated event, that I’m definitely hopping along to. Hair and Jerome. a decadent and avant garde hairdressers in Spitalfields is collaborating with artist Elie Menard for this… Continue reading A bit of French, a bit of Marangoni for the night
Bourdin Unseen
If I’m honest, I’m only a semi Guy Bourdin fan. The rich colours that all the images seem to be immersed in grab me everytime. The ambiguity of his photographs is alluring. However, the subject matter at times seems too purposeful in its shock factor and the objectification of women in some shots aren’t always… Continue reading Bourdin Unseen