>> I've only ever watched ye olde fashion shows of the seventies and eighties on scratchy YouTube videos, where models sashay, twirl, laugh and the front row vaguely look like they're smiling. Last night at Moschino's 30th anniversary show, I *think* I finally got to see what that experience was like for real when the… Continue reading I Am What I am
Category: History
A Trip To Hand and Lock
During the week that the Royal Baby landed on our planet and people acted like they had NEVER witnessed the birth of a baby boy before in their lives, the legendary bespoke embroidery company Hand & Lock, based in Central London, were busy taking commisions for gifts for the blessed child. There was a curious… Continue reading A Trip To Hand and Lock
Blitz from the Past
On the night before I left for Los Angeles, I stopped by the Club to Catwalk exhibition opening at the V&A, who are currently on an exhibition roll. In fact the whole year has been partitioned by exhibitions that neatly segue into each other from David Bowie Is to Met Museum's Punk: Chaos to Couture to… Continue reading Blitz from the Past
Busts and Natural Collisions
Deep West London has always been "wild" to me. I've never lived there. I hardly ever venture there unless it's to pass through to get to Heathrow. It's not as foreign an entity as South of the river but it's not far off. It would have to take something special to get me to the… Continue reading Busts and Natural Collisions