Shop Talk

Ever wondered what the people serving you in designer shops are REALLY thinking?  Here’s a little shop talk translation guide: Hello = I’m only saying this to be polite so you will spend lots of money. Is there anything I can help you with? = Please leave!  You’re polluting the store with your common airs!… Continue reading Shop Talk

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Japanese Preppy

I have something to confess……  I have a penchant for Japanese preppy style clothing.  It would surprise people to know that the brands that make up a lot of my everyday wardrobe are from the Japanese global giants – Uniqlo and Muji.  Muji is actually a lifestyle brand – a minimalist department store that sells… Continue reading Japanese Preppy

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Au Revoir Mouret!

  As I mentioned before, I was going to go to the final Roland Mouret sample sale to gawp and bid adieu to Roland Mouret as it ceases to be designed by the man himself.  And so off to the sale I went on Thursday during my lunch break.  Now it was on the other… Continue reading Au Revoir Mouret!