I’m reading the most fantastic book at the moment – The Way We Wore, by Robert Elms. It’s about one man, and the importance of his clothes as he grows up. It’s a social history, and a sartorial autobiography.
Robert Elms is half a generation older than me, so some of the earlier parts of the [...]
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The Way We Wore.
Posted in culture, tagged books, fashion, history on May 23, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Rest In Peace, Isabella Blow.
Posted in culture, tagged fashion on May 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Isabella Blow died on May 8th 2007, from ovarian cancer. She was only 48.
It is rumoured that she took her own life.
She was Philip Treacy’s muse and mentor, and is credited with beginning and supporting the careers of Sophie Dahl and Alexander McQueen.
Blow dressed in a way which suggested that she was never afraid of [...]
Finished – one ENORMOUS jumper!
Posted in knitting, tagged knitting on May 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
This jumper was for a commission which came in through the website, and I’ve been working on it pretty steadily for about six weeks.
These pictures in no way illustrate the enormity of this jumper. The dressform is set to my size. When I tried it on, it came down to my knees.
I now [...]
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