Thumbs down by The New Yorker but thumbs up for Blown Covers
No-one likes to show their bad bits. However the quick mind of Françoise Mouly came up with an ingenious idea of collecting the covers the New Yorker wouldn’t use. Basically the rejects. But what is someone else’s trash has I think become someone else’s treasure. Since 1993 Françoise Mouly, art editor of The New Yorker, has been collecting … Read more
Fresh Paint. Graffiti
As much as I practiced I could never body lock or do the windmill (most probably for fear of breaking my neck) so basically stuck to my soul girl grooves, but my love of Hip-Hop was always there. Many moons ago on my many travels to the USA and Italy, I was lucky enough meet a whole … Read more
The fun of Tweed Run. Osaka Japan
I came across this bleary eyed this morning on a friends twitter feed via Atsuhitman posted great images of the The TWEED RUN OSAKA JAPAN. and considering I am a totally crap bike rider it was these images that peaked my interested. This group bicycle ride started in London 2009 for cyclist to dress in traditional British … Read more
Nicola de Main and Nivea
Nicola de Main has been on the fashion scene for a while now and has gained a very good reputation for her stylistic, imaginative interpretive prints. To the point that her designs have caught the eye of cosmetic company Nivea. To be asked to do a new packaging collaboration is one I am sure, deserving, … Read more
Shoreditch Massive
It’s gritty, creative, messy, genuine, has soul, character and characters, fearless, a risk taker or breaker, has an attitude. That’s the East End and that’s Shoreditch for you. During the day it is a normal, habitable, busy area. On certain nights like The First Thursday it is a vibrant monster. You either get it or … Read more
A visit to London Shows Pure & Scoop International
A week prior to London Fashion two major London are hosted. Pure London and Scoop International. Pure London held at Olympia is the 1st point of call for many UK boutiques hosting an array of clothing, footwear and accessories so obviously with Amanda it was our first destination. Busy as usual and bumping into many … Read more
On my radar: Margareth & Moi
Paying a Saturday visit to the endearing Anthony at his new enviable showroom AMF just off Brick Lane, I hardly sat down to finish my green tea. I was too distracted with the brand line ups he had for the coming FW2012. Presented were Lako Bukia (I have a soft spot for Lako), Persephoni accessories and Charkviani’s … Read more
The 28 minute trip to a Casino
Cast: Amanda, Security, Guy and Me Security: ‘Hello ladies. Welcome. Check your bags please. You over the age of 18?’ Us.‘Hello! Of course we’re over 18! What do you think?! Ha! Actually we take that back. No!’ Security laugh: ‘Have a nice evening’ Up the escalators, into Casino. Don’t know what we were expecting, but it was … Read more
My Favourite Blog Pictures of 2011!
It’s been an interesting year for me. There have been plenty of dramas, pain-in-the-butts, belly laughs and so forth, but looking back over my blog posts I can honestly say that in between the grime of 2011 there have been some great highlights and made me smile recounting the memories of them. The top 5 … Read more
FruitMachine put on a ripe old Christmas party
Second Christmas Party of the week and at FruitMachine’s, you felt the love. A reunion of friends and colleagues, past and new. A treat of freshly ‘OMG’ made Japanese cuisine, drinks and good vibe music made an end to what seemed like a really long week for me well worth the cold and the rain. … Read more
