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I took a photograph of my shadow recently while in Ostia, the local beach near to Rome. I started to think about what shadows mean and wondered how I could develop a narrative around shadows and fabric, the reason why I was in Italy. I began with the following notes: ‘Am on an early train to...
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I’m 5.ft 1, I work in fashion, and I love clothes. Clothes on the other hand don’t love me quite so much! The stores I lust after cater to a taller, waifer framed clientele. I’m top heavy, pretty short and with a tiny waist, making shopping far more challenging that it should be for someone...
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Many of you know that my personal clothes are designed and made in Italy by my Italian designer. I have known Hilla for 15 years and during that time she has made, from exquisite Italian fabrics, my work and evening dresses, ball gowns, trousers, skirts and jackets to fit my body and style. I asked...
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Having started life as protective clothing for workman, the humble dungarees have once again popped into the fashion conscious. Think dungarees aren’t for you? Think again! So many styles means there is an overall for everyone.  Traditional Dungarees Traditional dungarees are trousers or jeans with a bib attached by braces and date back as far...
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When designers unveil their collections for the upcoming season we are forever on the look out for the next big thing – that veritable ‘it’ coat,bag, or dress that is going to take the sartorial scene by storm. But sometimes it is just as exciting to witness designers revive a tired wardrobe staple. Proving that...
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