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 →
I have decided that my Lust List needs to drop the word 'lingerie' from the title. Initially it was because, following a trip to Selfridges lingerie department when I became somewhat distracted by the wonderful bikinis and beachwear, I decided that I wanted to write about swimwear this month. But it's also because I don't... Continue Reading →
Contemporaneity is definitely the word to better explain Antonella Cannarozzi's approach to her profession. In Antonella's work as a costume designer, focus is given to the essence of the present moment rather than to decor or embellishments. This places her in a very peculiar position in relation to most of her colleagues who reached popularity... Continue Reading →
As I told you back in June, I went to the Barbican to see The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk but was waiting until I'd been a second time before attempting to write a review. It's a jam packed blockbuster of an exhibition which encourages visitors to snap... Continue Reading →
Last month I went to see Jean Paul Gaultier in conversation with legendary fashion editor Suzy Menkes. As they walked onto the stage at the huge Barbican Hall, the entire auditorium erupted into applause and ecstatic cheers as if an international rock star had just walked on stage at Wembley Stadium. I think you could... Continue Reading →
Let me introduce you to my latest fashion find. A brand that manages to be tailored and grown-up, whilst also being quirky and fun. This is the sort of clothing that makes you look and feel great, whilst also attracting compliments by the truck load. Exactly the sort of thing my wardrobe needs. But, because... Continue Reading →
As many women who are outside the standard range of bra sizes will know, it can be tricky to find something truly beautiful in your size. Although the options for larger cup sizes are becoming broader, there is rarely anything unusual on offer in these ranges because it just doesn't make good business sense to... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, I headed to Fouberts Place in my lunch hour to check out the latest incarnation of the LCF College Shop. Devised in 2011 as a way to showcase work by the very best students and recent graduates of London College of Fashion, the subtly named College Shop is a great way to get your... Continue Reading →
Pop-up shops are proving to be extremely popular at the moment. Many creative and enterprising fashion types are using the format to sell what would otherwise only be available to a limited number of consumers. It's a great way for niche brands, upcoming designers, and collaborative online boutiques to raise awareness and increase sales without... Continue Reading →
I've heard a lot about lingerie designer Karolina Laskowska lately. Not only is she collaborating with Kiss Me Deadly, as well as being a columnist for The Lingerie Addict, but her AW13 collection has just launched! Oh, and she hasn't even finished her degree course yet... this woman must really hate having any free time.... Continue Reading →