As Maggie Semple celebrated its second birthday last week, there is only one way in which I can pay tribute to this great success, by writing about my own ‘treasured garment’, my cape coat. When I first bought what may seem to many as an ordinary Topshop coat, I was overwhelmed by its initial captivating...Read More
Director Walter Salles’ adaption of Jack Kerouac’s 1957 cult classic novel, On The Road, follows the loyal Sal Paradise as he journeys with his charismatic friend Dean Moriarty, documenting their lives in hopes of writing his first novel. Having been released in the UK last month, the ultimate American road trip story will make you...Read More
When we are little Christmas is all about having the biggest present under the tree, but as she gets older every girl learns that sometimes the smallest box can be the most exciting. Nestled amongst the pine needles and tinsel like a delicious secret, a tiny, perfectly formed box can only mean one thing. Jewellery....Read More
Congratulations to Jenny Williams, our MSL ‘Treasured Garment Story’ Competition Winner After I finished Year 12, I went to live in far North-Norway for a year on school exchange. One thing that became very important (and that had never really mattered before), were socks. In Australia I had gone about in bare feet, or in...Read More
Here at MSL, we pride ourselves on the fact that you cannot put an age on clothes. With the correct care and attention, garments can treasure memories and carry archives of stories for generations. Each item has a history, but no matter how old or dated that history may be, there is nothing that can...Read More
It is not only the rich tapestry of the words and memories that we weave together that makes our Behind the Seams books so special, it is that each book is carefully hand-crafted by the mecca of the book binders. The partnership with The Wyvern Bindery sees our two companies come together with a belief that...Read More
In these cash strapped times, it’s a great feeling when you find a bargain. And isn’t it even better when someone else does all the hardwork for you? Tara Nash-King is the girl everyone would love to have as their best friend. As the founder of Chic&Seek, a unique shopping service that recycles designer pieces,...Read More
For most women, their morning rituals consist of a thorough, well practised make-up routine. We know what suits us, what works well with our skin and what endures the day no matter what the weather. A natural complexion created by our trusted foundation, teamed with a kiss of colour from our favourite lip stick and...Read More
“It’s not a journey, every journey ends but we go on. The world turns and we turn with it. Plans disappear, dreams take over. But wherever I go, there you are. My luck, my fate, my fortune. Chanel No.5. Inevitable.” Having seen the new Chanel perfume advert, those words cannot be said without sounding like...Read More
Grace Jones has done it, Madonna has done it and Lady Gaga continues to do it. Shock us that is. These women are probably as famous for their daring, provoking fashions as they are for their music but are we reaching the end of the line for shock fashion. Have we seen it all? Lady...Read More
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