An interesting article caught my eye today from the WSJ about the increase in costs of leather hides due to an increase demand of luxury leather goods primarily from Far East markets.
It seems that an increase in China’s middle class has forced a higher demand of leather goods pushing up […]
So tell me…..How hard can it be to find a bag that fits your lifestyle, needs, wardrobe and price point? Well?….as it happens, pretty hard if you’re a picky bag lady like myself.
It’s not that I’m particular (of course I am), it’s not that money’s no object (of course it […]
Not so strange to see a pop up collaboration between Colette and Chanel – but who in their right mind would agree to have their expensive classic Chanel quilted bag defaced by artist Kevin Lyons? Nothing against Kevin, but seriously, doodling on Chanel?
All under the heading of The Weirdness that […]
I wish I could spend all day, everyday, tracking the fashion shows at the recent fashion weeks but alas a book needs writing, a blog updating and a new consultancy project needs to commence. I do, however need to know what is hot and hip for the next season as […]
My Favorite things:
Peacocks on shoulders and pink fox fur mittens,
Chiffon in plisse and velvet bow clip ons,
Snake-skin and satin, all hues are sublime,
These are my picks from the Gucci Fall line.
Cerise and chocolate with nipped in small waisties,
Wide legs in lilac, red ruffles so dainty,
Deep V’s that slash […]
In a world where the majority of people and industry have been drained by economic crisis, the luxury sector has impressively managed to keep its footing and sustained its relevance.
However, rather than celebrating and glorifying their brand names in bigger and bolder print there has been a deliberate step back […]
So It may seem that this week I have taken to poking fun at my industry, an industry that has kept me fed and watered for many many years. This is not the case ( the poking fun rather than the feeding and watering)
It’s merely that I have seen a […]
It’s Monday and it’s true I’ve had a few days away from the computer, (I would like to pretend I was on a top-secret fashion mission but in fact I was entertaining friends and having birthday treats ) as a result my viewing figures, of which I have been obsessed, […]
What are the British good at? What are the first 3 things that spring to mind?:
1) Waiting in a queue
2) Dry sense of humour
3) Binge drinking.
All agree? – OK!
Think of another….craftsmanship? YES! I shout!
The Brits have been doing this for years, centuries even. The heritage we have huge when it […]
I was sincerely spoilt last September when I was privy to not just one, but two fashion shows at New York Fashion week.
Whilst it’s not true that i stormed the stage with my superb Paris Hilton impression, it is true that I was overcome with emotion.
23 years I’ve worked in […]