>> A few weeks I caught up with Nicholas Kirkwood on set of his new film “Pearlessence” directed by Marie Schuller, to celebrate his signature Casati Pearl pump. It struck me then how far Kirkwood has come on since I was a little young un’ blogging about his editorial sky high wedges back in 2006. Shoe… Continue reading Pearlessence
Category: Film
Game On
>> Following on from my observations of all things Japonaiserie, Farfetch’s announcement today of their new Japanese site and the winner of their annual Superstore award going to Restir in Tokyo, is a pleasant surprise. It marks an exciting step of expansion as Restir becomes the first store in Asia to join Farfetch’s already impressively… Continue reading Game On
Fashion at Work
>> Imagine an office where I’m snapping Binx the model, Alexa Chung is getting vox pops, Nicola Formichetti is doodling on a chalkboard and the likes of Stephen Jones, Suzy Menkes, Carine Roitfeld are asking/answering questions like “Who’s the funniest/flamboyant/toughest person in fashion?” and Katie Grand is Skypeing Virginie Mouzat. Yup, apparently that’s the kind… Continue reading Fashion at Work
100% Engaged
Nearly five days and three separate half hour conversations with different editors later and I’m still sort of pondering the Opening Ceremony one act play, 100% Lost Cott, which took place last Sunday evening in a brilliantly conceived reverse set in the Metropolitan Opera House. The play, directed by Spike Jonze and co-written with Jonah… Continue reading 100% Engaged