Two years ago Gisèle Scanlon went in for a 20-minute film interview with British designer Paul Smith and ended up staying several hours. From his love for stripes and bikes, his down-to-earth manner, his “international finds” and the story about how he started out in the fashion industry… I enjoyed every second of this charming interview. (Scroll down for the video).
“I have never disposed of anything since I left college way back in the day, so looking at my wardrobe is an emotional roller coaster.” Fashion critic Suzy Menkes shares her favourite fashion memories with Harper’s Bazaar as her wardrobe is about to go up for auction at Christie’s.
New York Times T Magazine’s Andrew O’Hagan recently did a candid interview with Miuccia Prada. The iconic Italian designer talks about aging, good taste, the investigation of ugliness, and her work being a sort of self-portrait.
Fab Links from Our Members
As a contemporary travel journalist, ManidipaM found this article on Nellie Bly’s packing habits from a more challenging era very inspiring.
Angie is in a ’70s kind of mood and would like to share a few photos with tons of personality: KILLER picture of Diana Ross, Harlem, Mohanjeet, Elsa Peretti (cigarettes were everywhere back then), and a young Carine Roitfeld.
Match Your Self Image Consulting explains which peplum style works best for the different body types. Vildy found the photo illustrations especially helpful.
Sopranomom thought this NBC piece on “A Nation of Slobs” fitted right in with last week’s forum discussion about the Jezebel article. While Archer thinks this Fashion For Real Women post on how to dress to attract a man in a lateral way brings an interesting juxtaposition to the discussion.
This husband-and-wife team has been wearing matching outfits for 35 years. Ingunn thinks it’s a strong declaration of love and independence, but would never have done the same.
Ironkurtin came across this Pantone recap of each decade by colour.
As a 40-something-but-feels-like-30-something person, Citygirldc totally related to Barbara de Mul’s post about fighting the age battle.
Nancylee directs us to this Racked rundown of online Summer sales, handy for those who haven’t yet completed their S/S 2013 wardrobe.
“These clothes don’t get me“. Janet loves this reframing of the language we use while shopping and trying on garments.
Kellygirl thought this article — reporting how a European tariff could cripple the denim trade in Los Angeles — very interesting.
Scarlet was intrigued to read about the late Anna Piaggi and how her family is trying to find a permanent home for her very large and “most thrillingly unexplored” wardrobe.
