Looking for a Christmas top? I’m not talking about a shimmery party shirt or some mortifying ‘comedy’ reindeer sweater. I mean a proper Christmas top. Something to lounge in, in different lounges. A sofa-hopping festive warmer; offering comfort from the mandatory gaiety, drooling infants and… Read More
I frequently wonder who the audience is for pieces like this? Mad-technical, but with the stylistic airs and graces of a radical Korean architect? Who wears this stuff? When I see documentaries featuring Arctic boffins miserably tape-measuring glaciers, they’re all done up in pretty standard… Read More
These smocks from (new to me) Japanese brand Setto are flying out over at The Bureau. Smalls and Mediums are gone, only Large or Extra Large bros need apply I’m afraid. Interesting insight into The Bureau’s audience though. Clearly brand recognition is secondary to great… Read More
Why don’t I know anyone who talks about sustainability? The media is full of it. Why I don’t hear more about it from people I actually know? I can’t even remember a time when someone told me they’d specifically chosen a product due to its… Read More
Capturing the twin perils of oversized check and smock, this monster from Kaptain Sunshine is pure weapon. Smocks are difficult. I tried a plain navy cotton one on in Present once, took one look and removed it – I looked like I should be puffing… Read More
Rarely have the sartorial requirements of both winter and summer been exhibited so effectively in a single garment. On the bottom, it’s loose, light-weight cotton. Around the neck, a throttling knitted tube. Interesting to find a garment so vociferous in it’s desire to stick two… Read More
