Yesterday I went to visit the annual Pin-Up Pop-Up Shop organised by Ronke Fashola, the brains behind vintage-inspired ethical fashion brand Love ur Look. Each year she organises a pop-up featuring a selection of UK independent fashion brands with a vintage style, where you can meet the makers and try on a gorgeous selection of... Continue Reading →
News of the sale of Agent Provocateur to Mike Ashley, the founder and chief executive of Sports Direct, hit the headlines this week and I realised this was probably, finally, the end. When I started my MA back in 2012, I wrote my first essay on the 21st century Agent Provocateur woman (turning it into... Continue Reading →
As I'm rather interested in clothing and accessories, that's often what people buy me for Christmas and my birthday. Although everyone who's close to me seems to know my tastes rather well - as proven by the slinky shoes, hand-knitted shawl, Doctor Who jewellery and heart-decorated cardie that I received this festive season - it... Continue Reading →
The WISE Creative aims to promote what Wales, (Northern) Ireland, Scotland and England have to offer by bringing together luxury brands manufacturing within the British Isles. With a core belief that small independent brands stand stronger together when in a supportive and collaborative group, Helena F McKeown and Rose Fulbright set up The Wise Creative... Continue Reading →
I've always loved James Bond. The movies were a perfect form of escapism for my younger, less cynical self. Each was a window into another world - not only one of glamour and intrigue, but they also served as a glimpse into a past I didn't know. As a child, they were the oldest films... Continue Reading →
I know many people hated the Royal Wedding with a passion and, despite being quite keen on seeing the new Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress, I wasn't really terribly fussed about the whole thing myself. However, there was one aspect that did unexpectedly delight me, and that was the flags. Strip the union flag of... Continue Reading →