>> I've been world travelling again and Mexico City proved to be the best of the best for my shameless cultural appropriation. Remember my Guatamalan fella of a dress? Remember how awkward I felt over whether it was right to wear it? The comments (you guys put on QUITE a discussion there…) generally concluded that… Continue reading Mant√≥n Reality
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Rorschach Reverb
>> Rorschach's famous ink blot tests isn't exactly a new motif or inspiration in fashion and in my very insignificant period of time as a blogger, I've encounted a number of collections that happily borrow from this somewhat iconic psychological test. Knitwear designer Sandra Backlund and her engorged knitwear resembling the black blotches on paper,… Continue reading Rorschach Reverb
Suitcase Oddities
Prior to my trip to Mexico City, I had a wardrobe quandry, prompted by my travelling partner Mr Street Peeper who advised "Ummm… you're going to need to dress a bit more "normal" for Mexico City." This was sound advice of course based on the fact that I've been cursed with a victim face that… Continue reading Suitcase Oddities
Clear Eyes
We're thinking there's some sort of special effects team working up in the skies of Beijing because I've thus far been here for two days with day one beginning like this.. intensely BLUE to the point where you can just about see Forbidden City from my hotel room… Then I woke up on day two… Continue reading Clear Eyes