Design

Buy it now: DeMellier spring bags edit



DeMellier ss18

New season, new DeMellier bags. These bags have struck a chord with DRG readers and I think I know why. It’s because they hit an accessible sweet spot of fashion-forward colours and shapes but with an innate practicality. (more…)



Buy it now: say tees



La Garconne Tee - French slogan tees

I thought my novelty tee days were behind me, but lately I feel like lightening up a bit. Back in the day, I was the queen of Hysteric Glamour, Tonite and vintage tees, with cute typography and way too many Snoopy and Mickey Mouse motifs. I even had the New York Herald Tribune tee from A Bout de Souffle. (more…)



Positive fashion: Feel your Phvlo



Phvlo outerwear
I had a meeting with Phvlo founder Johanna Ho a couple of weeks ago, in which I was transfixed by her brilliant hood-collar hybrid. It’s a chic Sacai-esque waterproof garment with a bib that conceals a zipped-in hood. (more…)



Quote of the day: Virgil Abloh



virgil abloh louis vuitton artistic director
“Product is only one part of the luxury narrative. I want to use Louis Vuitton’s history with travel to really look at different cultures around the world to help make all our humanity visible. When creativity melds together with global issues, I believe you can bring the world together. Fashion on this level can really open eyes.”
Virgil Abloh, on his appointment as menswear artistic director at Louis Vuitton, New York Times (more…)