A few snippets of digital ephemera and IRL recommendations I’ve enjoyed lately…
1/ ART OF MENDING. My highlight from the Phoebe Philo-edited How To Spend It magazine was Michael Swaine’s story on why he set up a voluntary one-man community mending-service-cum-art-practice. “Mending something is not just about the stitch and the mend, it’s about the care for that other human.” Read more here. (more…)
I’ve enjoyed the mild September window we’ve had going on – while it lasted.
Bliss for me is going coatless for as long as I can, so a sweater and jeans combo is always a good idea. I’m very happy with my dark indigo Levi’s Column Jeans* but rotate them with the off-white Arkets from a few seasons ago. (Yes, I love a uniform!) Meanwhile, Alex Mill’s Bev Relaxed Jeans* look like a perfect vintage 501 dupe for when a lighter, retro wash is called for. I bet they look great with 80s-style tall boots*.
Rustic chunky knits are a perennial favourite of mine. Frame’s alpaca Fair Isle number* looks thick but it’s light as a cloud, while the grey V neck* is something I’ve been meaning to revisit – this one is perfectly proportioned. Jigsaw has excelled itself with its slouchy funnel neck Snowdon sweaters* to wear loose, or half-tucked in. (more…)
Arket’s autumn newness has started filtering through and they have really nailed the transeasonal outerwear and knitwear. Lightweight merinos and fine-gauge cashmeres in neutral colours might seem boring, but trust me, they’re useful! The charcoal rib tank* is an easy layering piece while we’re still in the is-there-a-September-heatwave-or-not phase, while there are quite a few short sleeve knits to choose from, including this roomy short-sleeve roll neck* – so versatile with jeans, tailored trousers* or shorts, pencil skirts or even a suit. (more…)
Spring is properly here, so it’s off with the coats and on with the T-shirts. LOL April Fool! Alas no, it’s still pretty chilly in NW10, so my Spring trend report is leaning a little towards knits and waterproofs for another few weeks. But amongst the leather outerwear and aristo-inspired Barbours and barn jackets, there are skin-baring T-bar shoes, shiny, happy tinted lip oils and molto pops of primary colour (the Italians do it better). (more…)
