I’m one of the few UK peeps that gets into New York freakishly early. But as Matthew Schneier (big up his appointment at New York Times) pointed out, NYFW is no longer confined by set dates. Off-schedule, off-the-beaten-path and off-Manhattan (thanks Alexander Wang – it was a trip and a half), NYFW is playing in… Continue reading V Energy
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Surface of Showgirls
Trying to be a well-dressed work horse, as opposed to glitzy show pony has become my mantra ever since my friend Isabelle OC offered me some sound encouragement after that whole “Circus of Fashion” debacle (I recently re-read my own Sad Clown post and got a bit emosh about it). But a few of the key… Continue reading Surface of Showgirls
Cultish Oddity
In the spirit of questioning ethics or at least making a “half-arsed” attempt to probe and point the finger, I’ve got a bit of a Freaky Friday oddity on my hand. Whilst browsing around the weird and wonderful wares of Harajuku’s Dog, I came across the name Tony Alamo. Oooh, spray painted and diamante-encrusted denim… Continue reading Cultish Oddity
Men vs. Boys
When you heard womenswear editors and journalists at London Collections: Men, saying “Oh, menswear is so much more fun and jolly!” it seemed to imply that it’s not as serious as womenswear and that the designers involved are slogging away at collections for shits and giggles. I’m all too guilty. I’ve always been a part time… Continue reading Men vs. Boys