Karl Lagerfeld once said ‘Sweatpants are a sign of defeat. You lost control of your life so you bought some sweatpants’ and just like the designer himself who seems to have weirdly faded from fashion’s memory, so has this mentality about sweatpants or all comfortwear for that mater. Just look at the acceptance of Crocs into fashion, the rise of…
When Simon Porte Jacquemus presented his SS20 collection last June in the lavender fields of the South of France, he offered up a range not only inspired by but also shown on his home turf. Drawing on his childhood spent in a rural setting along the coast where he grew up, the collection weaved its way out of a sea…
After talking to a friend recently about everything from consumerism, fashion weeks and the lack of desire towards current product offerings, I started to realise maybe I was suffering from fashion fatigue. 12 months ago I was credit card deep in purchases, constantly shopping and searching for that next fashion high but now, my online basket is empty, setting foot…
I think I might have outdone myself. I would normally say I’m a practical person when it comes to shopping, how many times have I put something back because of the ‘I have a black coat so I don’t need another black coat’ logic or bought something because I can justify wearing it every day? But every now and again…
They say you should dress for the job that you want. But what about for seasons? Can you dress for the one that you want? While I’ve stated before my unwavering dedication to Winter and all the layers of clothing options it offers (although I am sick to death or muddy splattered shoes and trousers), as someone who grew up…
