#TheLook “The modern suit can trace its origins back to Beau Brummell. The English socialite was a prominent figure in Regency England and was responsible for starting many sartorial trends. Through this period, Western fashion was heavily influenced by the flamboyant styles of the French court.” (https://suitshop.com/blogs/news/a-history-of-mens-suits/) Once an upon a time, and it wasn’t that long ago, women working... Continue Reading →
Sustainable Fashion
“I believe that’s what the entire world wants,” he says. “Whether it’s a Swiss watch or a British car or Italian clothes, they want quality and they want to know a lot of work and a lot of skill has gone into its manufacture, and they want to know that nobody has been hurt making... Continue Reading →
Australian ‘breakthrough’ in recycling textile and other waste
Researchers at Deakin University in the Australian state of Victoria have found a way to separate blends of cotton-polyester material, hailing this as 'a major breakthrough' for recycling textile and other waste. Source: Australian 'breakthrough' in recycling textile and other waste | Textiles - Australia - Recycling News | Recycling International - recycling magazine for... Continue Reading →
Anthony Vaccarello to Yves Saint Laurent | Breaking News, News & Analysis | BoF
Anthony Vaccarello has been named creative director of Yves Saint Laurent, the company confirmed. Source: Anthony Vaccarello to Yves Saint Laurent | Breaking News, News & Analysis | BoF
ELLE on Earth | Observer
How a leading women’s magazine ruined a once-in-a-lifetime interview with fashion legend Rei Kawakubo. Source: ELLE on Earth | Observer
And Thrice Makes a Trend?
A funny thing happened over the summer, well funny in relation to bags that is.. everyone started carrying a tote around with very unique pattern. I saw student types, I saw grandma's, I saw people on Marylebone High Street carrying this bag. It was the IKEA siting coupled with then seeing Kate Moss carrying it on... Continue Reading →
Take the money and run: the rise of the £1,000 tracksuit | Fashion | The Guardian
Previously the uniform of the underdog and the outsider, the tracksuit is this year’s power suit. But if you want the hottest brands, you’re going to need your credit card … Source: Take the money and run: the rise of the £1,000 tracksuit | Fashion | The Guardian
Life’s Too Short
"Every day is a good excuse to dress up. Wear your clothes. What are you saving up for? I'm wearing my sequins at 12 noon to lunch, and I'm wearing, you know, five cocktail rings to the supermarket" - Rachel Zoe
Fashion Quotidian
“The Nineties was a big decade for fashion because people were actually in the moment; they were there, not behind a smartphone or tablet, but there, living it. You have to live in the moment, respect the primacy of it, so you never look back and think, ‘Damn, I wish I had done that.” –... Continue Reading →
Fast Forward Friday
Ok, so everyone is doing TBT (throw-back-Thursday) and while it’s super cute the style native is not one to live in the past.. unless it’s about ‘80’s disco, but that’s another story Soooo here it is FFF – Fast Forward Friday. A look to the future. Resort ‘15 shows. Can’t believe I’m even thinking about... Continue Reading →
Morgan May 