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Gentlewoman style: Rika Studios
Jennifer Alfano published a fab interview with Rika Studios founder Ulrika Lundgren a few weeks ago, which I missed first time round. It reminded me what a great, underexposed brand this is, the...
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The culture of fashion: Tilda Swinton x HADES
HADES just teased this killer collab on Instagram. A teeny tiny capsule collection of four knits, three skirts and two scarves co-designed with Tilda Swinton and “inspired by Tilda herself, as well as...
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7 Arket essentials to get you through autumn
Arket’s autumn newness has started filtering through and they have really nailed the transeasonal outerwear and knitwear. Lightweight merinos and fine-gauge cashmeres in neutral colours might seem...
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On my radar: Alexis Bittar
Where is the Alexis Bittar jewelled notebook line? Give me pens! Give me agendas! Fuck it, bring back Rolodexes! I know I’m not the only person living for the – frankly genius – Alexis Bittar...
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Quote of the Day: Véronique Nichanian
“A beautiful fashion photo does not mean beautiful clothes.” Artistic director of the Hermès men’s universe, Véronique Nichanian, Rob Report It was a treat to read this profile of Hermès artistic...
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Celine Homme SS25: The Bright Young
I know it’s all about New York SS25 womenswear, but my head is in Paris SS25 menswear. Specifically Hedi Slimane’s latest Celine outing, ‘The Bright Young’. Shot in the manicured grounds of Holkham,...
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Fear of God AW24
90s Armani is on everybody’s mood board right now and I’m not too upset about it. At Fear of God it’s been given an oversized mid-2020s twist but that’s fine by me. Although… if somebody (Fear of God,...
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The Bally formula
“Dadaism was about a sense of play, and gentle subversion. What I’m looking for is finding equilibrium between rationality and whimsy.” Bally was one of my MFW SS25 highlights. This is a masterclass...
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On my radar: Reluxe x Madewell
Last week I had the pleasure of meeting Reluxe founder Clare Richardson briefly at a Reluxe x Sana Jardin breakfast event in the Reluxe store. Clare is better known to me through her styling work for...
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Inbox hero: why fashion founder Substacks are the new influencers
It’s only taken oh, circa 15 years, but fashion brand founders (and creative directors) have finally twigged that they are their own best brand ambassadors. From their first baby steps on Instagram,...
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On my radar: Marie Marot
Ok, she’s been on my radar since around 2014, but is Marie Marot on yours? She should be! This shirt designer is her own best brand ambassador (wait, why isn’t she on Substack?!). Her personal taste...
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Quote of the day: Kate Phelan
“I do think we are starting to feel ecom fatigue. We are leaning more towards the desire to have an experience and take time and pleasure in the discovery of new and exciting brands. We live our lives...
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Trend report: What to wear for AW24
Shops are back! Cash is cool! Corporate-core is a vibe! It’s like the 2020s never happened lol. Sweats, leggings and Crocs have been demoted and tailoring and tactile tops have regained their position...
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Shop the post: scarves, scarves and more f***ing scarves
Scarves are underrated. We don’t big them up nearly enough. But Fantastic Man (above and below) has recognised this oversight and given a whole feature to the combined joy and pragmatism of this...
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Rumoured: Louise Trotter to Bottega?
I’m exhausted and a bit bored by the designer merry-go-round rumour mill, are you? But please indulge these few updates as they’re personally of interest to me. First, it sounds like Bottega Veneta’s...
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Polly Mellen remembered
Thoughts and prayers to all the fashion journalists this week. I’m not sure what’s up with the planets but it’s been a whirlwind of arrivals, departures and confirmations. The happy news is that...
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The culture of fashion: Alaïa for foodies and bibliophiles
Just after New Year I treated myself to a banana bread and coffee date at the new Violet Cakes cafe in the New Bond Street Alaïa store. Food and fashion have been forging an alliance for some time and...
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The Toscani effect
Farewell Oliviero Toscani, a brilliant photographer and art director who changed the world through his audacious activism dressed as fashion advertising. I became aware of him in the 1980s via his...
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The aspirational familiarity of Lemaire and Auralee AW25
While the major fashion brands have seemingly gone nuts with their pricing, it makes sense that a certain demographic has shifted attention to Lemaire and Auralee. Both just showed at the menswear...
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Oh, Dior! Kim Jones is leaving, is Maria G-C next?
It’s official. After weeks of speculation, it’s been confirmed that Kim Jones is leaving Dior menswear after seven years. I’ve really liked most of what Kim has done at LVMH (apart from Fendi –...
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