Men. Lots of them. All simultaneously pulling the finest of thread through the tiniest of holes to create the most minute of stitches that will then accumulate to form the most intricate of patterns. That was the most surprising thing that struck me when we went to see Sankalan’s embroidery production house in the centre… Continue reading Fabric of India: Embroidery
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Kawaii Halloween
“Every f****** day is Halloween every day in Tokyo,” was what blogger and Japanese fashion expert Misha Janette had scrawled out in tape on the back of her fur jacket, which was part of her Halloween costume. That statement might have held more weight ten years ago when you’d regularly see Fruits-esque characters in Harajuku decked out in… Continue reading Kawaii Halloween
Nude Lines
I’ve been in an Asia-bound disconnect for the past week and have continued my journey from Seoul to Tokyo. I’m still trickling out my thoughts on Seoul Fashion Week but first up, a revisit of one Seoul label that I have had physical experience of. I finally got to see a Low Classic show, after admiring them… Continue reading Nude Lines
A Multi Way of Living
Having been mired in the fashion month bubble, a few notable London happenings have passed me by. London Design Week has been and gone. And as we speak, I’m about to get on a flight to Seoul, whilst Frieze is in full swing and London Film Festival is about to commence. I’m basically missing this… Continue reading A Multi Way of Living