26 February, 2021

Udjat for Harper’s Bazaar Arabia

Udjat Harper's Bazaar Arabia

One of my great discoveries of the year so far: an Egyptian brand called Udjat.

I was commissioned by Harper’s Bazaar Arabia to write about this fantastic new line, which celebrates the culture and craft of Egypt through fashion and home objects. The co-founder Louis Barthélemy is a very interesting character, something of a polymath, who has created textile designs for Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo and Dior (check out his incredible art here). But the Udjat collection grabbed my attention with its relaxed shirt shapes, intricate embroidery and wonderful photography. (more…)

Disneyrollergirl 0 Comments Art, Brands, Design, Designers, Magazines, News craft, Harper's Bazaar Arabia, Louis Barthélemy, magazines, Udjat

8 May, 2019

London Craft Week 2019 is here

Pringle of Scotland London Craft Week 2019

I know this is a terrible thing to say, but there’s too much good stuff on right now. I just caught the last day of Diane Arbus at The Hayward (brilliant). Just missed Don McCullin at the Tate (gutted). And now London Craft Week has snuck up on me and I’m nowhere near ready for it.

London Craft Week is now in its fifth year, a festival of all things artisanal and considered, with the additional backing of some heavyweight sponsors including Dunhill and Purdey to give it that extra push. (more…)

Disneyrollergirl 0 Comments Brands, Events, News Celia Pym, Couverture & The Garbstore, craft, Dunhill, events, Loewe, London Craft Week, Pringle of Scotland, The Conran Shop, The Garnered, Toast

23 April, 2019

Up close: Dior menswear AW19

Dior menswear aw19 Raymond Pettibon tabard

What a treat to get a close up look at the Raymond Pettibon pieces at the Dior menswear AW19 press day.

Kim Jones excelled himself with couture quality pieces adorned with Pettibon’s artwork including the spectacular embroidered tabard that wowed everyone at the show. You can see a close up below; the phrase, “with their own light and lash I have drawn them” is from an old Pettibon artwork. (more…)

Disneyrollergirl 0 Comments Art, Brands, Business of fashion, Designers, Menswear, News, Trends art, AW19, Business of Fashion, collaborations, craft, Dior, how it's made, Kim Jones, luxury, LVMH, menswear, Raymond Pettibon, trends

13 December, 2017

At Sophie Hulme’s new pop-up, it’s personal

Sophie Hulme - Leather Letters Personalisation

I’ve witnessed some really bad examples of monogrammed fashion items lately; it’s actually quite a skill knowing how to add a name or initials to a garment or accessory. I like the way Sophie Hulme is doing it, with her new personalisation service. These appliqued leather letter placements (above) are part of her signature service that’s been unveiled at the equally new Burlington Arcade boutique. Made from stacked and compacted saddle leather, the raised letters sit on the surface of the bag making a visual statement. (more…)