Yesterday’s Tactile Experiences post had a very crucial omission that many commentors pointed out and I was actually slapping my forehead going ‘Doh!’ because I am absolutely 100% into the combo of knitwear and lingerie worn together for lounging purposes at home with a plate of green tea cookies and apple tea at hand, and… Continue reading The Forgotten Texture Combo
Category: Designers
It’s not just about Milan…
"Where are the new ideas? Where is the rich Milanese tailoring tradition? Where are the accessories? Where is the emotion?" lamented Michael Fink, senior vice president and fashion director at Saks Fifth Avenue. A rather melodramatic thought about Milan Fashion Week from a buyer’s perspective from the AW08-9 buyers’ report from WWD. Perhaps they should… Continue reading It’s not just about Milan…
Making a Mark
Trying to establish yourself and your label post glittering MA Central St Martins show during London Fashion Week isn’t an easy task and not everyone can be handed the Donatella Versace fairy wand a la Christopher Kane. I don’t know how Louise Markey managed to combine so many different colours, use such luxurious fabrics and… Continue reading Making a Mark
Baron Baronne (not a Parisian nightclub…)
In all two years of Style Bubble blogging days, I don’t think I’ve talked about many truly French-bred fashion talent. Despite Paris being the international epicentre of fashion, the number of up and coming fashion labels that actually originate from France (like, technically BORN in the land!), as opposed to designers from all around… Continue reading Baron Baronne (not a Parisian nightclub…)