Written by Daniel P Dykes on 22 Jul 2011
There is Tom Ford’s rule for success and there are his 5 ways to be a gentleman. In short, there are now plenty of interviews with one of the most influential menswear designers from which we can glean nuggets of opinions and truths. Today we can add another interview to the growing list, but this is one in which Tom Ford approaches something that A…
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 15 Jul 2011
Putting it mildly, this hasn’t been a great week for Australian department store David Jones. There was the profit downgrade, followed by a slump in the company’s value on the Australian stock market, and then there was the social media attack directed against them that followed. The social media attack wasn’t, however, directly related to their profit nor value downturns, but rather related to the…
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 23 Jun 2011
Former Victorian political leader Jeff Kennet touches on rise of online retail in Australia in an opinion piece for the Herald Sun today. And in a country where the cost of living is comparatively high, he’s right to see the problems that overseas online retail poses – it’s going to do a lot of damage to Australia’s high streets and shopping centres. Their make up…
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 14 May 2011
Dear Victoria’s Secret, I respect you. This I cannot deny. It’s a respect that comes largely out of how exceedingly successful at creating your business you’ve been. After all, you’ve created a label that so many people perceive to be a luxury fashion house, and yet it isn’t. For one, your goods are not made by artisans. And then there’s the fact that your stores…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 15 Apr 2011
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Express. All opinions are 100% mine. If spring is on the way in your part of the world, you may be starting to think about your perfect bikini. But before you get that far, or simply just to cover off on those occasions where you don’t need to pull out all the swimwear stops,…
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 23 Mar 2011
Anna Wintour has clearly got many a thing right in her career, not the least of which has been the meteoric rise of her profile in recent years. Largely spurred on by a novel-cum-film, Wintour successfully maintained her image despite the fact that The Devil Wears Prada portrayed others such as Grace Coddington as the real heroes behind Vogue. When it comes to new media,…
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 4 Mar 2011
Updated: you’ll find more information on the situation at the bottom of this article. Stand outside any Paris fashion week showing and you’ll notice people talking in rather hushed tones before each show. There’s the elephant in the queue, and that elephant is the topic of John Galliano’s sacking from Dior. Be privy to the conversation and you’ll find that people seem to have a…
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 14 Dec 2010
Good news today for those gents who are passionate about luxury menswear with the announcement that British sartorial house Alfred Dunhill will be hosting a salon show during the forthcoming London fashion week (LFW).
Written by Tania Braukämper on 18 Nov 2010
When I see this dress, I have visions of Tallulah Morton sailing – Goddess-like – down the runway at the Stolen Girlfriends Club S/S 10/11 show. Having been pondering yesterday about how our opinion of a piece of clothing can be influenced by the context you see it in, I can only conclude that it’s Tallulah’s fault that I want this dress. She sold it…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 17 Nov 2010
Leighton Meester‘s choice of outfit is being slammed. At least, that’s what I’ve concluded from a brief sweep of the media reporting on the Harry Winson event she attended yesterday. Sure it’s bold, but is the negativity really warranted? Marchesa’s SS2011 collection – from which Leighton’s number comes – was overwhelmingly loved by fashionisers around the globe for its intricate detailing and fantastical shapes. So…
