For the last leg of my Asia tour (which yes, I realise makes me sound like I’m a has-been pop star milking it out in Far East), after a two year absence, I finally made it back to Hong Kong. Actually, “back to” makes it sound like I’m very familiar with the place. I’m not… Continue reading Say Y.E.S.
Category: Designers
Fabric of India: Block Printing
One of the most popular Instagram posts I ever posted was a video of an artisan pressing a wooden block mould down on fabric to create a repeat print of a floral motif. A slow press of the wooden block mould in one hand and then a swift slap down of the other to properly… Continue reading Fabric of India: Block Printing
Sure Shearling
>> When I left London for Asia, the persistent climber shrub that clambers all over my garden wall was still heaving with leaves. Upon my return, it had shed all that foliage to reveal its bare branches. Which is basically my cue to start hauling out the extra thick John Lewis tights (from the school… Continue reading Sure Shearling
Outfit Throwback
> What does travelling around Asia for an intense three weeks beget you? A husk of a human being, permanently displaced in another time zone whilst constantly falling asleep, apparently. Yes, yes, posting has been on / off. Yes, yes some bigger issues that are swirling around fashion need addressing. For now? A quickie outfit recap… Continue reading Outfit Throwback