shopping

New in: J W Anderson



It’s here! JW Anderson’s outstanding AW11 womenswear collection has arrived at The LN-CC in all its paisley-printed, angora-sweatered, rubber-collared beauty. Get in!

JW Anderson angora sweater

JW Anderson paisley silk top with rubber collar

JW Anderson paisley silk trousers

JW Anderson silk paisley bib-front shirt

Also of note at The LN-CC:

Rare Jungle Fever book by Jean-Paul Goude,  first edition

Subway by Bruce Davidson



Faux Shopper: My top 10 online fashion buys this week



Chris Morton from Lyst told me about the term ‘faux shopping‘, the act of filling up your online shopping basket with dream purchases just for the hell of it. Here’s mine for the week…


YSL purple signature closure bag – a nice mix of classic shape with vibrant jewel colour (more…)



Loewe Flamenco bag



When I first saw this ad on a computer screen the impact didn’t really come across, but in its rightful place on the shiny pages of Vogue, it jumped out. I love the colour combinations and cinematic lighting – although *yawn* does Mariacarla have to be naked? (more…)



New vintage store: Blitz London



Does London need another vintage store? Hell yes when it’s Blitz London, a new 5-room ‘vintage department store’ in Hanbury Street, E1. The press release promises all sorts of riches, including new stock every day, an in-store cafe, upcycled furniture, blogger-friendly ‘account managers’ and a mix of reasonably priced and rare vintage finds (hello Swatch watches). (more…)