Zeynep Kartel’s S/S 16 collection was held at the Freemason’s Hall, London, where I was lucky enough to be helping out backstage. Kartel, originally from Turkey, is now based in Manchester. Her collection was all about female strength and elegance, with a combination of structured silhouettes and intricate lace details. This collection was inspired by the trappings of royalty, hence the regal colour palette of navy blue, bold red and different tones of white. The tailoring of each outfit enhanced the female figure, with cinched in waists, added belts and low cut maxi dresses. Kartel has made the traditional simple box dress sexy and feminine. My favourite piece from her collection is the red and white lace maxi dress. I love the mixture of a bold colour and intricate details of this dress & the pattern also reminds me of Boston in the fall with its swirls of crimson leaves. Overall her collection has given the classic shapes and silhouettes a little something extra and I look forward to what she creates next.
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26th January 2022
A day at the Daylesford
As you drive up the long road to Daylesford Farm you see a striking building that combines honey hued stone and an airy expanse of glass, framed with Farrow and Ball green. There is a sense of lightness about the place and a serenity that envelops the whole estate. Based in the Cotswolds, it’s known […]
23rd January 2022
A country escape to the Cotswolds
Honey coloured buildings, lush landscapes and charming villages. Idyllic is definitely the right way to describe the Cotswolds. I spent a couple of days there over the New Year, so I was lucky enough to see the villages still lit up by Christmas decorations. It’s a destination within easy reach of London, just a two-hour […]
28th October 2021
At home with Pangaia
With jackets made from wildflowers, self-cleaning t-shirts made from seaweed and logos made from air pollution, Pangaia’s methods are certainly not conventional. They offer wardrobe essentials that are created with are bio-based, recycled fibres and innovative materials. Because of their outside perspective on the fashion industry, they produce refreshingly thoughtful collections.
21st October 2021
Autumn Reading List
Autumn is that time of year when it starts to get a bit chilly, the air is crisp, the days are starting to get shorter and you want to sit inside with a nice cup of tea. These are some of the books that I have read during the last few months, which transport you […]
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