An emoting Lady Gaga. A warble or three from J.Lo. Mr Tom Hanks himself, speaking words designed to steady and balm. America slightly adjusts its posture and passes an especially painful Trump of trapped wind. The world sleeps easier. It seems fit to mark the… Read More
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Pallet Life Story: soak it in milk and chew your way through
Buckle up, there’s a new monster in the hizouse! Dropping on das ‘Gram yesterday, this patchwork clownshow made me cough coffee from my nose. It’s available over at Gloopi-Made — freaky name, freaky jacket, freaky fucking dancing. I don’t know where to start; there are… Read More
JieDa: Oversized or just too big?
This is the era of the ‘oversized’. A time when the right size is the wrong size and bigger is apparently beautifuler. I’ve often thought making an oversized garment must be fairly straightforward. Surely it’s just a case of making a medium sized garment and… Read More
Toga Virilis: Beyond the heritage safety net
The idea of form over function turns a lot of men off. Pieces like this parka from Toga Virilis, that carry unusual embellishment, get sneered at by some for being too fashiony or dramatic. It’s a shame as I think heritage is sometimes used as… Read More
Needles: Can anything at 50% off ever be a mistake?
At sale time 50% off is where it starts to get interesting. Don’t get me wrong, any discount is good discount, but half-price… You know the retailer is still getting a bit and you’re getting a premium piece for a comparative steal — it’s a… Read More
Story MFG: a couple of pillowy fistbumps to the eyes
Our favourite eco-exorcists Story MFG have just dropped new pieces for Spring. In the mix you’ll spot a heady rework of the ‘Short on Time’ style, dubbed ‘Second Trip‘. It looks like designers Katy and Saeed have been swigging from the lava lamp again —… Read More