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
Category: Designers
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
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
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