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Over the last few years, Mulberry has established itself as a quirky, yet quintessentially English luxury brand. It has managed to be seen as flirty, feminine and fun, whilst at the same time, practical, elegant and chic; appealing to both those with a developed taste, as well as the younger, edgier trendsetters. This delicate balancing […]
March 8, 2011
When it comes to the production design on the James Bond films, we’ve been truly spoilt. No other film series can truly claim the lavish and inventive sets associated with the Bond films. We’ve seen hollowed-out volcanoes transformed into rocket bases. We’ve seen supertankers transform into a submarine pen. We’ve seen the towers of gold bars […]
February 22, 2011
So, it’s London Fashion Week once again and one of my favourite shows is always Mulberry. Their shows are always cute, quirky and fun and somehow manage to be more down to Earth and less pretentious than many of the other shows. The A/W2011 show, held at Claridges’ stunning ballroom, was no exception. Backstage was […]
October 19, 2010
As I’m sure many of you are aware, I’m quite a fan of James Bond, oo7. So, I was extremely flattered to be asked to contribute to the spanking new style section of the excellent MI6-hq.com, the largest unofficial James Bond site on the net. Whilst the style section is still in its infancy, it’s […]
October 12, 2010
Yesterday marked the launch of Wool Week here in the UK to raise awareness for The Campaign For Wool, an initiative to highlight the diverse benefits of wool to consumers, initiated earlier this year by His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales. To kickstart the week, The Campaign For Wool, in conjunction with Savile Row […]
September 19, 2010
I’m just back from the Mulberry Spring Summer 2011 show at London Fashion Week, and what a show it was. I made my way down to Mayfair’s wonderful Claridges Hotel and quickly popped my head in backstage, where I met stylist Edward Enninful, make-up artist Pat McGrath and hair stylist Sam McKnight, as they relaxed […]
September 18, 2010
Models. Such an easy life, right? All they have to do is look beautiful and walk up and down a runway a bit. How hard can that be? And they get paid a gagillion dollars to do it, don’t they? Well, it’s not as simple as that, as I discovered recently. London Fashion Week is officially […]
September 8, 2010
To celebrate the UK premier of Mad Men’s 4th season tonight, I thought I’d take a look at the simply incredible production design of the series. Seldom has a television series looked as stunning as Mad Men. For those that have been living under a rock for the last three years, Mad Men focuses on […]
March 22, 2010
Fancy a twist in your tailoring or a story to your suit? Pop down to Social Suicide in London’s Soho, and you’ll find just that. Social Suicide not only makes their individually hand-tailored suits and jackets from the finest fabrics and to the highest standards, but also each challenges the preconceived notions of what a […]
February 24, 2010
Above, Bond wonders how Vesper managed to tailor him a bespoke suit just by looking at him. Oddly, his character’s feelings mirror my own. If clothes maketh the man and a man looks his best in a suit, it makes sense to put a little care and consideration into your purchase. Now, I recognise that […]
February 22, 2010
Well, it’s that time again. Somehow it always seems to be Fashion Week somewhere. This week it is the turn of London to show the latest autumn/winter collections, and I was fortunate enough to be there on the opening day of the shows, nosing around backstage and taking in the buzzing, charged atmosphere, courtesy of […]
February 20, 2010
For many of us, eager to escape the high street, but unable to afford the exclusivity of Saville Row, Mr. Start in the heart of Shoreditch provides a wonderful alternative. Offering high-end off the peg suiting, or Start’s own made-to-measure service, the store delivers a boutique suiting experience, set over two floors, in a stylish, […]
May 8, 2011
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