Braving the -9 degree temperature in order to jump a train from Manhattan to Brooklyn was definitely worth the trip. The cold and the long travel didn’t matter when we saw the entrance of the museum. I wasn’t quite sure why Jean Paul Gaultier decided to present his retrospective exhibition out of town, but once I stepped inside,...Read More
Uniformed society and individual will were the juxtaposing themes at Bora Aksu’s AW14 collection this LFW. White collared blouses and Heidi Ho braids were set to a palette of blacks, midnight blues and stark whites which screamed regime. The uniform representing the structured formality by which our lives are guided, while Aksu’s gentle whimsical introduction...Read More
It’s a well-known fact that, like babies, all shoes are pretty. Right? Wrong! This season it’s ugly shoes that the fash pack are coveting. It doesn’t take much at Semple to get our hearts racing when it comes to shoes but this year it’s the ugly ones that are making us all flustered. Slip and slide...Read More
Charlotte Ronson presented her Fall Winter collection at The Hub at the Hudson hotel on Friday and the designer transported us back to England with her modern take on Little Fauntleroy, a story of a cryptic and cute woman compelled by mystery and darkness. Born into an artistic family in London and raised in New...Read More
On Sunday Custo Barcelona showcased its AW1415 collection celebrating its 35th catwalk in New York Fashion Week. The brand, which has become a classic in the Big Apple, didn’t disappoint the audience that once more enjoyed the eloquence of the Catalan designer. The collection surprised with its sophisticated looks and refinement. With a base of...Read More
New York Fashion Week kicked of yesterday in Lincoln Centre and team Semple witnessed a show that could have melted the frozen Central Park with its warm shades. Loyal to its brand essence, Desigual presented a colour party in ‘Love in the City’, a collection that cheered up everyone’s mood drawing smiles among the audience. Victoria’s Secret angel, Candice...Read More
I am a romantic and I do enjoy all the mushy clichés from beautiful bouquets of roses and ribbon-tied boxes of chocolates, to candlelit dinners at fancy restaurants. But as someone who will not eat mince pies until December, for me it’s still too early to get excited for Valentine’s Day. For now, my idea...Read More
With a proud Scotsman as a father it’s hardly surprising that tartan has played a big role in my fashion life. As the nineties trend shows no signs of letting up, I’m pleased to see that the fashion world once again shares my love of the traditional highland material. Ever since I can remember there...Read More
Semple have a newbie blogger, Olivia. Get to know her here.. Olivia Parish 25 What is your Treasured garment? My Christian Louboutin So Kate Patent Leather Point-Toe Pumps in Black. They were a birthday present and only come out on very special occasions. What do you love about Maggie Semple Ltd? It celebrates the diversity of...Read More
Androgynous dressing is blurring the lines between gender more and more as time goes on. Slim silhouette cuts are no longer defining feminine attire and likewise, bold straight lines are no longer owned by males. The list of fashion items that fall into the new unisex trend are endless, but for this post, I’m going...Read More
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