There’s a strange feeling of disconnect that takes over when fashion month is on. On a daily basis for a little over a month, you’re consumed by shows, schedules, flights and appointments that essentially all revolve around… well, a rail of frocks. You forget to read the Guardian for a few days. You don’t switch… Continue reading From Kiev, With Love
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Happy to Clown
“Whilst trudging through the microcosmic world of fashion shows, looked upon like a “peacock” or a “clown”, I can only think that beyond the industry’s judgmental eagle eye, the sea of change brought on by street style imagery and its subjects, is bigger than one can imagine.” The “circus” has begun again and yes, here… Continue reading Happy to Clown
Make Them Dream
When the folks at Dior called me up to let me know that there would be a third couture show (to add to the usual two) because they had especially invited, flown in and put up sixty-eight fashion students from sixteen colleges from all around the world to attend the show, I think I might… Continue reading Make Them Dream
Say My Name Say My Name
From the moment my mum had to painstakingly sew woven name tags into every item of school uniform and P.E. kit, I was hooked on the satisfying feeling of wearing (and misplacing… and finding again… ) something that was mine and mine only for a period of time. Woe upon my sister who sometimes had… Continue reading Say My Name Say My Name