Design

Save the date: The Museum of Everything arrives at Selfridges



Selfridges is known for its big themed extravaganzas but for me it has gone off the boil in recent years. I supposed with everyone competing to do super-exciting events all the time, it’s hard to keep that edge. Well whatever, they’ve come up with a great one this time. The Museum of Everything has chosen Selfridges for its fourth exhibition and Selfridges has added a fashiony twist.

From 2nd September to 25th October, James Brett’s Museum of Everything will take over the main and Orchard Street windows and the Ultra Lounge exhibition space of the London flagship store to show over 200 works of ‘outsider art’. The fashion bit? A selection of merchandise sold in The Wonder Room including ‘Project 6’, a capsule collection by Clements Ribeiro and an exclusive shoe collaboration from Tracey Neuls, both incorporating work from the artists.

When I went to the last Museum of Everything (co-curated by Peter Blake) it was jam-packed and an absolute joy to behold. Roll on September 2nd – I can’t wait to see Clements Ribeiro’s shift dress with lips print by Tom Wagener in the flesh…

…and Tracey Neuls lace-ups using Dan Miller’s scribbly text print…

The Museum of Everything No. 4, 2nd September-25th October 2011, Selfridges Ultra Lounge, www.museumofeverything.com



Introducing: Modern Love




Back in April when I took part in Liberty’s Best of British Open Call, I had no idea what to expect. Sat on a ‘speed buying’ panel with Associate Womenswear Buyer Stephanie Jones, we zipped through dozens of designer hopefuls, so many of whom said it was their dream to be stocked at Liberty. It was quite the eye-opening experience. (more…)



Meet Minnie Mawi: Mawi for Disney Couture



I can’t wait to get my hands, wrists and ears on these limited edition Disney Couture baubles from Mawi. Available exclusively from ASOS at the beginning of September and from Harrods, House of Fraser and Start throughout the autumn. Prices from £32- £150.

Stud earrings

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