As the unpredictability of 2020 continues, it’s more important that ever to support local businesses and nurture the beauty and effort of handcraft and art. I caught up with Galway artist and designer Barbara Bennett to hear more about her design inspirations, finding renewed creative freedom and fulfilment during lockdown and so much more. Prepare […]
Fashion
Spotlight on LABEL17
Established just over a year ago, LABEL17 is a haven of handcrafted beauty and design in the heart of Seefeld in Zurich. I caught up with owner and creative mind Cristina McDaniel to find out about Covid-19 business challenges, her design inspirations and the joy of simplicity. Handcrafted delights Cross the threshold of LABEL17 and […]
The joy of vintage
Finesse Luxury Boutique in Seefeld Zurich is brimming with vintage finds. A specialist in second hand clothing and accessories, it’s hard not to fall in love with everything in the shop window. When you buy a piece of vintage clothing, you’re not just buying the fabric and thread – you’re buying a piece of someone’s […]
Window shopping
Even though shops are closed at the moment, this doesn’t mean you can’t find things that are beautiful, striking or inspirational. Like my all-time favourite fashion designer Sir Paul Smith says… You can find inspiration in everything. If you can’t, then you’re not looking properly.” Here are some of this things that caught my attention […]
Creating a capsule wardrobe
Owning a 37 piece, carefully curated wardrobe is the dream right? The reality is a little further from the truth for most of us. That’s why it was so refreshing to listen to Lauren Jobling, founder of Wardrobe Doctor remind us that less is more when it comes to our wardrobe. I’ll try and remember that […]
Isadoreintimates – a second skin of empowerment
A business founded on innovation and taking risks has instant appeal. I spoke to Isadore Tozer to find out how creating hand-made lingerie on her Grandma’s sewing machine has grown into a thriving online venture. It’s often said that it is the intangible that creates confidence in a person – a certain air of poise […]
All that glitters
My inner magpie came out at the V&A over the weekend as I walked past shiny, glittery, jewels that would take your breath away. I also loved this brilliant pair of shoes. They look like a Spice Girl platforms circa 1997, meets a glittering disco inspired ABBA boot, combined with the personality of a Harajuku Girl, […]
The future of fashion journalism
Digital has enabled everyone to adopt a self-starter approach so give yourself a platform to write – Scarlett Conlon I took a stroll to the V&A this afternoon and I’m so glad I did. I picked up a map from reception and then noticed an event happening on Careers in Fashion and the arts. I couldn’t […]
Hang up those skinnies
Blasting, rips or let down hems – denim for 2017 is all about deconstruction, distressing and embracing texture. Vetements, a Parisian fashion label is most definitely having a moment with influencing our denim choice this year with their now eponymous reworked jeans. The trend below is one that has me hot-footing it to the shops and browsing […]
Hold the phone…
I saw this poster on the tube today for Diana – her fashion story at Kensington Palace and I literally cannot wait to see visit. Princess Diana was a true fashion icon and an inspirational woman. My Mom loved Princess Diana and I grew up leafing through pages of Hello Magazine and it’s one of […]