It’s pretty blatant that I procure pieces of clothing in patterns and phases. There’s the dishevelled kimonos and dragons phase. There’s the Africana-esque patterns phase. There’s the anything-in-clear-PVC phase. There’s the baroque swirls ‘n’ curls vintage Versace phase. Without consciously thinkinga bout it, at any given point in time, my mind will naturally gravitate towards certain traits. For the… Continue reading Plastic Candy
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Bright Lights, Big City
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
Kawaii Carino
The Glamour of Italian Fashion exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum, whilst comprehensive in its overview of Italian fashion from past to present, didn’t really give much away about the future. A video with contribution from the likes of Angela Missoni and Franca Sozzani, opining vaguely about the future of Italian fashion was about… Continue reading Kawaii Carino
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