I’ve gotta say I loved Christophe Lemaire’s luxe sporty aesthetic at Lacoste so I’m glad the new look isn’t that far removed. It has got a leetle bit more of a fashion flourish though, dare I say it’s a teeny bit Carven-ish? Anyway, this pimped-up Lacoste polo is doing it for me from the new Live womenswear line. I would wear it with cropped MIH jeans and my COS coat. But it now on Asos.
I’m sitting in Bella Freud’s living room, surrounded by her family photos, her dad’s artworks and her wonderful playful knitwear. Bella is seated in front of me, wearing faded-to-perfection flared jeans and one of her own Star Man jumpers talking about knitting. (more…)
Only six more sleeps til Marni at H&M! Having had a early preview last week, my money’s on the accessories. In particular the huge plastic petal necklaces that come in at around £29.99-£34.99 and the vintage-y bracelets which have a nice weight to them and seem well made… (more…)
The Wapping Project Bookshop ‘greenhouse’ is a lovely concept but Wapping is a bloody long way to go for a bit of book perving. So they have upped sticks for two weeks and plonked themselves in the Regent Street branch of COS which frankly is a rather clever idea. You may remember that last year Clifton Nurseries also popped up in a corner of COS; clearly these Scandi types love a bit of crossover retail (as do I).
The shop will sell its usual varied mix, including new and rare photography and art books, magazines and some illustration for children. It’s open from 11.30am to 8pm every day until 14th March.
