Category Archives: Menswear

French Work Jacket

Introduced in the 19th century, this iconic blue jacket was worn as a means of protecting the worker’s body from the dirt spewing from the factory.  The term “bleu de travail” (working blues) became tightly associated with the work jacket as

French Work Jacket

Introduced in the 19th century, this iconic blue jacket was worn as a means of protecting the worker’s body from the dirt spewing from the factory.  The term “bleu de travail” (working blues) became tightly associated with the work jacket as

Sibling’s Day Out!

It was a lovely yesterday. It was bitterly cold but the sun was out and it was a great day for a stroll around the shops in London. What made everything even better was my sister’s visit to London and

Sibling’s Day Out!

It was a lovely yesterday. It was bitterly cold but the sun was out and it was a great day for a stroll around the shops in London. What made everything even better was my sister’s visit to London and

It’s All Gone BLACK!

Winter is finally here and as the longer night sweeps in, everything seems to have gone black. Maybe that’s what happened to my fabric choices as well as all the colour seemed to have dissipated. There may be a point

It’s All Gone BLACK!

Winter is finally here and as the longer night sweeps in, everything seems to have gone black. Maybe that’s what happened to my fabric choices as well as all the colour seemed to have dissipated. There may be a point

What’s Going On, Weather?

Let me rephrase my previous blog, IT’S WET OUTSIDE! The weather was turning cool nicely with the last of the summer rays still in sight but suddenly that all disappeared. For the past week, I have been fighting to hold

What’s Going On, Weather?

Let me rephrase my previous blog, IT’S WET OUTSIDE! The weather was turning cool nicely with the last of the summer rays still in sight but suddenly that all disappeared. For the past week, I have been fighting to hold

It’s Cold OUTSIDE!

Did you feel the sudden chill in the air? It has been such a weird Autumn! Just a few days ago, we were enjoying an Indian summer but in just a few short days, the weather suddenly went cold. I guess this

It’s Cold OUTSIDE!

Did you feel the sudden chill in the air? It has been such a weird Autumn! Just a few days ago, we were enjoying an Indian summer but in just a few short days, the weather suddenly went cold. I guess this

Mix Mesh!

I like nothing better than a beautiful piece of remnant! It all started when my friend, Maureen, was cutting out her dress on this amazing polka dot fabric and I just kept looking and commenting how gorgeous it was. Moments later,

Mix Mesh!

I like nothing better than a beautiful piece of remnant! It all started when my friend, Maureen, was cutting out her dress on this amazing polka dot fabric and I just kept looking and commenting how gorgeous it was. Moments later,

Clear Your Lockers!

Everyone at college was warned before hand that if the lockers are not cleared by the end of the month, the college will empty the lockers and throw out their possessions. When the time came, there were a lot of

Clear Your Lockers!

Everyone at college was warned before hand that if the lockers are not cleared by the end of the month, the college will empty the lockers and throw out their possessions. When the time came, there were a lot of

The Wonderful Natalie Gibson!

To me, Natalie Gibson is like print royalty. Every print she has created tells a tale and most of it is immersed in rich British history from her prints being worn by Twiggy to being featured with Jimi Hendrix. She is such

The Wonderful Natalie Gibson!

To me, Natalie Gibson is like print royalty. Every print she has created tells a tale and most of it is immersed in rich British history from her prints being worn by Twiggy to being featured with Jimi Hendrix. She is such

Kimono Bomber Jacket

I love Kimonos! I love the history. I love the way it drapes on the body. I love how the fabric is always made out of the most exquisite silk. And most of all, I love how it comes in

Kimono Bomber Jacket

I love Kimonos! I love the history. I love the way it drapes on the body. I love how the fabric is always made out of the most exquisite silk. And most of all, I love how it comes in

Silk Organza Sweater

Have a seat. Do you want a cup of tea? Ok! I like you to hear me out for a moment. I have this idea in my mind of a garment that changes when you layer it with something else.

Silk Organza Sweater

Have a seat. Do you want a cup of tea? Ok! I like you to hear me out for a moment. I have this idea in my mind of a garment that changes when you layer it with something else.