Markus Lupfer

The London-based, German designer, Markus Lupfer is known for his use of fabric and approach to sequined embroidery. I especially fell for these two pieces which look amazing, and notice the big gold-ring. I would love to see him create another line for Topshop.

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Friends

It’s important to have good friends.

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Laver’s Law

I honestly feel a bit confused about trends. How can something you wore many years ago, (and swore that you would never wear again after seeing an old photo of yourself wearing it, looking ridiculous), return and be “in fashion” again?

James Laver can tell you exactly why. He was an author, art historian and museum curator for Victoria & Albert Museum. He’s also known for being an important and pioneering fashion historian.

He created a model known as “Laver’s Law“. Laver’s Law says that fashions have a timeline, and are considered to be:

So in 20 years when I see a photo of how I look today, I will think I look ridiculous again, but then after 150 years I would find myself looking beautiful.

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Bicycling etiquette in 1897

By Mrs Hymphry.

The etiquette of bicycling has often been discussed. It seems simple enough, especially to those who are familiar with the rule of the road in riding or driving. But thousands of bicyclists belong to a class which is ignorant of the charms of horse exercise, and they may be unaware that the rule of the road is exactly the opposite to that which guides pedestrians on the footpath.

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Wundermix #3

It’s becoming a habit to make a mixtape on a Friday. I can’t believe how time flies and this is my THIRD mixtape to you!

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Click on the tape and listen to the music.

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Fear & Flowers

Picture 21 Continue reading ‘Fear & Flowers’

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Maria Francesca Pepe AW10

Maria Francesca Pepe

Love it.

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Freja Beha

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By Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia March 2010.

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Samantha Cole AW10

Samantha Cole

I love the shapes and materials.

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Danielle Scutt AW10

Danielle Scutt

Great AW10 collection from Danielle Scutt.

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