Trends

First look: UK September Vogue



As much as we all love digital, there’s still nothing that beats holding that all-important Vogue September issue in your hands. And then devouring it page by page (a breathless flick through first, then a more considered pace of page-turning). (more…)



On the rise: celebrity lifestyle blogs



After reading this Lucian Freud article last week I re-read an amazingly educational interview with David Hockney in a 2009 issue of Paradis. One of Hockney’s most astute observations was that of the diminishing power of tradional mass media. (more…)



Look book: Sandro AW11




Out of all the mid-priced French brands (Maje, Zadig & Voltaire, The Kooples et al), Sandro is the one doing it for me right now. Autumn-winter 2011 is more boyish than previous seasons which of course is fine by me. The proportions are perfect for my small-shouldered frame and the fit of the tailoring is excellent for the price… (more…)



Sunday Times Style on fashion bloggers



The Sunday Times Style feature from last weekend has been reproduced on its author Ellen Burney’s blog*, alongside the full interviews with some of her interviewees (including me). For those who asked, the scans of the piece are below (click to enlarge)… (more…)