The concept store, er, concept is thriving in the UK. Recent additions include Manchester’s Hervia Bazaar (which has a really nice website by the way) and 123 in London’s east end which takes a sustainable stance (think Noki’s upcycled creations). (more…)
News is trickling in of hires at Net-a-Porter’s sibling site, Mr Porter. Toby Bateman, currently buying manager at Selfridges has been appointed by Natalie Massenet as buying director for the new menswear site which launches in January. Working alongside Bateman will be buyer Katja Delaloye, previously at Brunschwig & Cie and Hofstetter Sports.
I’m very interested to see who will make the grade for Mr Porter’s editorial division. Net-a-porter is as well known for its magazine (made up of mostly ex-Elle staffers) as its buying and it will be fascinating to see what kind of content is deemed appropriate for the Mr Porter man. Incidentally, the editor hasn’t been appointed yet so if you fancy your chances, apply here!
So Net-a-Porter just emailed to tell me they have final, final reductions this week as the sale ends this Sunday (25th July). (more…)
This picture is taken from Northen Soul, a photo book by John Bulmer which I came across at The Photographers’ Gallery. There is a great interview with the photographer below in which he talks about his days in Fleet Street and his preference of 35mm over the standard Rolleiflex cameras. Bulmer ws a pioneer in the UK of using colour for news photography and his muted pastelish tones became his trademark. He is a great storyteller, both in words and pictures…
