>> Urban Outfitters may be down and out when it comes to profits but I continue to commend their dedication to their beautifully bound lookbooks that always showcases young photography and art direction talent as well as unexpected pairings with established names too such as their summer cookbook with Martin Parr. S/S 12 sees Urban… Continue reading Paint Swamped
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Pelicans and Parrots in Noir
A light came into my life during the summer when I discovered Pelicans & Parrots and they've now ventured even further up the Stoke Newington stretch to open up Pelicans & Parrots Black store. I don't want to sound like a grumpy grandpa but in this climate it does seem slightly unwise to branch out… Continue reading Pelicans and Parrots in Noir
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
Winging It Dazed Style
It's difficult to review Dazed & Confused's 20th anniversary book and the accompanying exhibition at Somerset House that has just opened without getting personal. It didn't occur to me just how personal until I started walking through the exhibition at Somerset House, where countless impactful images – some familiar, some not so familiar – were… Continue reading Winging It Dazed Style