Written by Daniel P Dykes on 24 May 2013
No matter where you are in the world, the weekend will soon be upon you. That means it’s time for our weekly round-up of entertaining tidbits, the things you need to know, the things you should see (just because) and some places to go if you get bored and feel like shopping at J.Crew, marvelling at a Monet, or getting dressed to impress for a…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 1 Apr 2013
With the spring of 2013 marking a return to the basics, the color palette was the first one to experience a switch towards timeless neutrals. But in a sea of absolute whites and bold blacks, gray appeared as a softer alternative and designers abandoned themselves to the idea of a colour “without colour”. As a result, the runways oscillated in between shades, appearing elegant, relevant…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 1 Feb 2013
It’s not every designer that chooses to focus their attention on a niche technique like knitting. But Mark Fast – Canadian-born, welcomed by England with open arms – has made a lustrous career of it. If knitwear could get any further from being grandma-ish and homely we’re yet to see it happen: Fast’s designs are slim, sexy, shimmering, things. Speaking to Vogue.co.uk’s Jessica Bumpus at…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 9 Dec 2012
Why eBay has become a ‘fast fashion graveyard’, especially in the realm of limited edition designer collaborations; the rise of the ironic hipster, and how to live without irony; and tips for men on dressing for the holiday season. After the break, 5 weekend reads.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 18 Nov 2012
What are men afraid of, and are those fears born of evolution? Is it time to give up the designer/high street collaborations, and give ‘democratisation of fashion’ a rest? Plus, taking a view of Israel to the world that goes beyond the politics. View our 5 weekend reads after the break.
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 15 Nov 2012
Wool may be the safe option, but velvet is the sexualised one. And while it's been a trend for several years running, fall 2012 and beyond sees new bolder interpretations along with the safer staples. Read on for the full report on this plushly textured fabric of choice for the colder season.
Written by Cassandra Thorpe on 16 Oct 2012
Following a successful day one of Ghana Fashion & Design week, day 2 saw a flurry of textures, a myriad of prints and a menagerie of styles that were spring / summer perfect.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 21 Aug 2012
Why are designer sunglasses so expensive? Is it purely the prestige of a well-known name, or are they better quality, making them worth the spend? Of course there’s a high degree of subjective opinion here: whether something is ‘worth’ spending money on has much to do with the pleasure you take in the product. But to help inform the decision, it’s worth knowing what the…
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 2 Dec 2011
On the first day of December it’s unlikely that you’re focussed on much beyond Christmas and, perhaps, New Year’s Eve. Not so in the fashion world, however. With shelves stocked and fingers crossed in the hope of a good Christmas for retailers, the industry en masse openly admits that it has turned its focus away from the remainder of the year and is instead focussed…
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 8 Nov 2011
Love Burberry I do. Own one of their trench coats I do not. Paradox? Not so much. Choice paralysis? Definitely. You see, I always encounter something of a conundrum when I enter a Burberry boutique: I either am faced with too much choice or a spate of bad luck. So it is that Burberry offer me up so many variations of their trench coats that…
