I think it is...I have lost track of the days.

But London Fashion Week is over for another season.

Was it good for you ?

Be Well.

Roll up roll up to the greatest show on earth.

Fashion week continues....yesterday mr Christopher Kane. I annoyed none other than Erin O’Connor...she came through the door and I was on my way down the stairs. I turn and shoot...she mumbles something about' he isn't going to follow me down the stairs...' I went on my way.

Later after what was an excellent show, a nice Paco Rabanne homage there...well that is my interpretation. Could be just a 60's 70's throw back....sorry I am rambling...

So after this show in an excellent location... Ms O’Connor happens to be being interviewed by some TV show...snap, oops...the look she gave me.

My question is why go if u do not want to be photographed by all & sundry...or was it my yellow hat & camera string tie...who knows....

But more fun fun fun from the world of LFW.

Be well.

Sorry for the delay…manpower & time got the better of me.

Well I try to remind myself that this is London & supposedly this is where some of the best talent resides.

So when we run through the shows & exhibitions it does amaze me that we cannot do any better.

LFW, is what it is and the static show is just a show & in my own opinion is a little stale & the atmosphere is not conducive to creative buying & inspiration…& that does not deter from the labels available…but it is a little boring.

Now over to Streetwear…TBC…is this our Streetwear show…I am sadly embarrassed that that is all we can do…we are London are we not…shame our shows do not reflect that…

Pure…lets just leave it there.

Now to the one show that made me smile & have a little hope that some one is working at something that makes a difference & makes sense…MARGIN.

By far the best exhibition that I have seen this season in London. Excellent mixture of labels & product…divided into sections that compliment each other, & labels that can excite. I was very happy to see some interesting labels from afar as Mexico & as close as Finland…& even closer still East London.

The location at Vinyl Factory is Great…right in the middle of the West End, & you can do anything after you do your buying…so that works for me.

As for the Labels, was more impressed with their Ecological Labels than the ones at the Tents…they seem more relevant & a bit more on point…or maybe it was the hands on feel of these labels.

The Streetwear T’s are neither here nor there & if there is any criticism it is just that the Streetwear printed t is nothing special…& I am a little board of Guest Artists T-shirt collections…but I guess it works.

So my main likes were:

1. Double Goose – from Paris…they are bringing back the old triple fat goose down leathers from the Hip Hop era of the 80’s…& they are dong them in Kids !!!
2. Social Suicide – Excellent Tailoring for the Modern Man…from the Teddy Boys ( Silver Razor Blades Stitched in as standard) to the classic suit. A history of menswear in 6 suits…excellent.
3. Jumble – I loved what they were doing with old garments…recutting & rehashing together & making contemporary styles…excellent & really colourful.
4. Dress O Rama – I am so into all this 50’s revival but Annika from Berlin lives and breathes this and it reflects in her collection…50’s styling with a little twist on the shapes & fits…really nice stuff…& kids too…
5. Ria Roberts – Simple Shapes, Intricate Prints in a host of colourways. I really liked what she was doing….really good stuff.
6. Liike – this group of labels from Finland was very nice…perhaps a little out of their league there but definitely a refreshing view amongst all the other product. Some really beautiful work for sure. They were showing the following labels:- Vaino Seitsonen, Dusty, KaakSiluoto, Miun & Muka va…all very nice.

So I know 6 is not a lot, but these were enough to make me smile & be happy that there is one show that can still deliver…well done MARGIN.

Be Well

My favorite jewels & the LFW highlight of Sunday: Hannah Martin
Catch her anywhere you can.

Its fashion week again- that means lots of fashionistas treding the boards accross town.
I took a trip in the middle of it all to visit TBC. the sport & street show in the Truman Brewery/Brick Lane.

Sorry- but a major disappointment.
Low footfall, no atmosphere....it goes on.
This is London!!! the centre of street sub-culture so why can we not produce a show that reflects what's going on out there.

I don't really like to slag anything off because exhibiting brands brands put money & serious effort into producing their collections, it's not fair to not give them the platform they deserve.
But Hey!! FAts says Margin was good today, so there's hope yet.

Kris Van Assche - stylish sexy and cool all at the same time.

the men have done it now i look forward to seeing whats in store for the ladies coming up in the next few weeks..watch this space - i really hope to see atleast one!!!!

need i say more le bleu le denim LE SHIRT CLASSIQUE.....

Uhhh...in this case perhaps not.

We got this invite in the Post this morning, to go to SONIA RYKIEL's new shop opening on Blvd St Germain, Paris.

Thing is you see today is the 5th of Feb & the opening was 1st of Feb.

I guess it is the thought that counts.

Be Well.