What’s with my fixation on doubling up? Last summer it was all about the unexpected appeal of the double shirt. This year I’ve mentioned short-sleeve tees layered over long-sleeve ones, a throwback to my late-80s proto-grunge era.
At Celine’s recent Spring 26 show (above and below), Michael Rider reminded me of another favourite pile-on look, the loose, layered short-sleeve tees – preferably tucked in and belted. (more…)
Fashion and music are intertwined for me. I’ve always thought that the best fashion shows also have the best music. This first look at Simone Bellotti’s new vision of Jil Sander leans heavily on music, so that’s already a potential win. And I’m loving the idea of ‘lyrical restraint’, as Vogue Business describes his approach.
Ahead of his first Jil Sander show in September, Bellotti has released Wanderlust, an ethereal teaser film of atmospheric town-to-country vignettes located in Hamburg and set to Bochum Welt’s melodic electronic soundtrack. It’s romantic, austere and elegant all at once. (more…)
A few snippets of digital ephemera and IRL recommendations I’ve enjoyed lately…
1/ PHOEBE PHILO (above) is returning to Mayfair. I confess I’ve found it harder to engage with Phoebe’s brand without the traditional catwalk show, look book images, or physical retail. So having an IRL store in London is welcome news. (more…)
A few snippets of digital ephemera and IRL recommendations I’ve enjoyed lately…
1/ HURS on how intuitive storytelling and themed curation make for a funner vintage shopping experience (top). (more…)
