Whilst laboriously translating a French CV into English for a friend, I felt impelled to look up old Style.com pictures to find Olivier Theyskens last SS02 collection for his own label. The rest of the story of course you know as without sufficient financial backing, the label went bust and he then took up the… Continue reading Dead canary anyone?
Category: History
Buried your legs in some books…
I have a feeling Txell Miras (who Queen Michelle loves so much…) is intent on pushing the boundaries of adding volume to clothing because for the Mango Fashion Awards, as a finalist, she incorporated these turning-pages into different length skirts and a pinafore dress. Using the motion of a turning page in a book, as… Continue reading Buried your legs in some books…
The Whole MA Hog
I’m feeling a little like Louis Theroux (documentarian who throws into odd/bizarre situations and is constantly perplexed) during my stay in Miami. Culture shock would be an understatement. I’ve seen a whole new meaning to the term ‘dressed-up’ and alas, there’s not image evidence but let’s just say that going out in Miami involves a… Continue reading The Whole MA Hog
Taking something and running away with it…
We’re barely getting into the nitty gritty of Paris Fashion Week and already the bar has been raised quite a few notches. I don’t mean this to be disparaging to the other fashion weeks. Pushing the limits of artistry and craftsmanship does not translate to a stupendous collection. A visual treat, yes. A collection workable… Continue reading Taking something and running away with it…