In the midst of colourful Christmas-time shops overflowing with decorations, each window of Stephen Jones' millinery salon in Covent Garden displays only two hats against white background. In the left window sits a ladies headpiece made of what is best described as cerulean blue leafs reaching up to the sky. It's so extraordinary that even ... Read more
As I stepped into the lobby of the Westbury Hotel that hosted MLPR's Spring/Summer 2013 press day, the scene reminded me of New York Fashion Week's off-schedule presentations in spacious penthouses and rooftops of Manhattan hotels. Verdict: luxury hotels and fashion go hand in hand in all fashion capitals. At press days, PR agencies and ... Read more
Yesterday I and hundreds of other people visited the newly opened Hollywood Costume exhibition in the Victoria and Albert Museum. As per the press release, the exhibition brings together over 100 of the most iconic movie costumes from classical and contemporary Hollywood. "The Addams Family" costumes The exhibition space is divided into three dimly lit ... Read more
Today was my first proper day off in I don't know how long, so I grabbed my camera and headed off to Kingly Court to check out the College Shop. This pop-up shop sells clothes, accessories and illustrations by London College of Fashion students. Don't you think it's splendid that fashion illustration – an often ... Read more
In response to recent backlash against fashion criticism and ad hominem attacks on fashion critics, I've assembled a list of 30 acceptable words to use in reviews of runway shows. Refer as necessary. Sensational Amazing Fantastic Beautiful Astounding Impressive Majestic Mindblowing Magnificent Perfect Wonderful Delightful Regal Charming Gorgeous Exquisite Enticing Seductive Captivating Radiant Alluring Ravishing ... Read more