My book-related work tour continues on into New York, where I’ve thus far, ate TooManyDumplings, been introduced to the music of William Onyeabor and experienced Hudson Valley for the first time. No Met Ball related antics for me (although I’ll be popping in to learn about all things Charles James later on today) but looking… Continue reading Bright Lights, Big City
Category: Travel
An Earful
>> I’m putting my blasted metal-allergy prone skin issues aside for the moment. A rash can be cured but the I can’t ignore the itch for an adorned ear. Especially when sweet Rei Shito took me to her favourite shopping bolt hole in Tokyo, aptly named Peaches and Cream – a veritable Aladdin’s mixed-up cave… Continue reading An Earful
The Beginnings of PMQ
Whenever anybody has asked me about the fashion scene in Hong Kong and to name check a few of my favourite designers, I’m afraid I’ve had to draw an embarrassing blank. Patriotic failure. Well, I might be able to name five lonesome names on a hand but not many where people in the industry beyond… Continue reading The Beginnings of PMQ
Pieces of Eight
>> Morning Possums! Oh wait, it’s morning here in Hong Kong, late into the night back in London and sort of late morning time in Aussie land, where possums – both the animal and affectionately called human beings – might be found. There is a reason why I’m confuzzling you all on Instagram (ooops… how… Continue reading Pieces of Eight