Making Life more Beautiful
Last term I printed a piece of cloth with a knife print. I have written about this before. On top of a light grey background I over-printed with small knives lino blocks, using navy, darker grey and a little bit … Continued
Previously, as part of my City and Guilds in Fashion Design, I did one term of draping on the stand. I made a seamless coat (apart from the inset sleeves). I have always thought I would like to know more … Continued
When I saw this lovely dress in the Evening Standard I wondered if it might be by Christopher Bailey. Although I assume the writing said Summer I thought it might say Prorsum – you may as well put your brand … Continued
I recently started to research an American designer who really thought about what makes a perfect travel wardrobe: Claire McCardell. In the 1930s, when rich women were starting to “holiday” abroad, travelling by aeroplane or cruise ship, they started to require … Continued
I went to see the Sonia Delaunay exhibition. It was super, and if you are in London do go. Delaunay (1885-1979) was an amazing abstract painter who worked with colour in a new and very exciting way. She also applied … Continued
My daughter has asked for me to make her a skirt. The photograph she has supplied, by way of inspiration, is this. It’s said to be Neoprene, it is a full circle skirt with an invisible zip and it appears … Continued
I mentioned I was thinking of making a silk maxi dress, with hand painted fabric. I am thinking of a full length, drapey dress that feel pretty and cool for summer evenings and to take on holiday (we are going to Egypt … Continued
Here is the woman who designed my Dino-lace. Sophie Hulme is a young British designer. Can you spot what she is wearing? She has on a nice cream chiffon blouse. With dinosaurs. OK they are beige, but they are marching … Continued
Last Friday my husband suggested a date night! This consisted of a cycle across the Park (Hyde Park), a melamine plate of rice and duck with a side of broccoli at Oriental Kitchen, then an evening talk by Christopher Raeburn, … Continued
I read the Financial Times – the “Pink ‘un”. A “world business newspaper” which gives me the salient economic and political news I need each day. No gossip, no celebrities, no-nonsense. Politically neither left nor right, but obviously pro-business. I … Continued
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