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When news broke last week of the sad passing of Karl Lagerfeld, his death reverberated throughout the fashion world and beyond. And yet, his legacy will continue to shine. Creative Director of French fashion house, Chanel – a position he held for over 35 years – together with Fendi and his own eponymous fashion label,...
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Living in a world consumed by social media and high expectations – particularly in how we look and dress – is something that is magnified for those in the public eye. While many may see this lifestyle as one that is to be aspired to, for others a life of scrutiny seems less than favourable. And...
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This year marks 100 years since the birth of one of our most loved authors, Roald Dahl. Publishing his first book, The Gremlins, more than 70 years ago, Dahl went on to pen some of the greatest children’s stories of our time; with titles including Matilda, The Twits, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The...
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amy winehouse documentary
Troubled soul, drug addict, victim; regardless of your opinion of Amy Winehouse there was no denying her extraordinary talent. And it is this, amidst the tragic drug fuelled performances and public breakdowns, that ultimately shines through when watching the Amy documentary.  I am sure that most reviews of this documentary will devote their words to...
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You will all have met a girl like this at some point; a girl that no matter what the occasion or time of day she always manages to look effortlessly, impossibly chic.  Her hair will be perfectly done but not overdone, her make up will be flawless yet invisible, her outfit will be stylish without...
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The death of Alexander McQueen in 2010 cast a long shadow over British fashion. The Savage Beauty exhibition at the Victoria and Albert museum, which has beautifully curated some of his most stand out and inspiring work, has ensured that all eyes are on the designer once again. The exhibit may be a celebration of his...
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This week a feud between music legend Sir Elton John and fashion house D&G hit the headlines as Domenico Dolce shared his rather controversial thoughts on family and how he believes children born through IVF treatment are ‘synthetic’. I think maybe he should stick to labelling his clothes and not children – next he’ll be...
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 “I want to be the purveyor of a certain silhouette or a way of cutting, so that when I’m dead and gone people will know that the twenty-first century was started by Alexander McQueen.” Described by the man himself as the sort of place he’d like to be shut in overnight, it came as no...
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We all know Marilyn as the blonde bombshell and biggest sex icon of the 50s who had a troublesome time battling things such as drug addiction, which unfortunately took her life in 1962. But why has her legacy still not been forgotten? And why is it that she lives on in so many peoples style?...
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“London’s where I was brought up. It’s where my heart is and where I get my inspiration.” – Alexander McQueen, January 2000 There aren’t many things that stop us in our tracks, maybe a really great shoe sale or LFW, but when we heard that The Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibition would be crossing the...
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