Freedom at Liberty

I used to think I had entered a Tudor castle whenever I was being taken into the black beamed building of Liberty department store.  Once inside, I then thought I was in a country cottage because of all the Liberty print florals.  Liberty of London springs to mind ‘quintessentially English.’.  But apparently there are only… Continue reading Freedom at Liberty

Injecting some Folk

One of I think the most accomplished, slick and well-thought out designer’s website is that of Issey Miyake (created by the very talented Etienne Mineur  whose blog is also a visual treat).  With quite a number of sub-brands to collate (Comme des Garcons take note!), it makes it a hell of a lot easier for… Continue reading Injecting some Folk

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Jump on the Cho Cho Train

Funny how the first New York fashion week show I write about has probably gotten the least coverage press wise.  But in the sea of ‘lovely’ collections (I mean that word with the pleasant blandness it evokes – everything I have seen thus far has been ‘lovely’ if a little unexciting), its nice to see… Continue reading Jump on the Cho Cho Train

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I want to wear that bag

There are some multi-usage garments that work and some that don’t. Boots attached with side snap purses don’t. Bodywear bags that are worn as a dress do. This is the first proper photo that I have seen of the new collaboration between Yohji Yamamoto and Mandarina Duck, named ‘Y’s Mandarina.’ I love the way that… Continue reading I want to wear that bag