Let’s Stop Talking About the End of NYFW and Focus on the Fashion

Every feed, every day, for the last month or so, I’ve scrolled by the doom and gloom: ‘the end of NYFW’. A very hot topic. I suppose it’s left me wondering though if we are apparently so obsessed with the downfall, are we too distracted to see the positive – the collections themselves? The New…

dressing the modern day suffragette.

We are well and truly clear of fashion month now. Obviously, designers and labels across the board, from luxury to fast fashion, are pouncing on the feminist movement and strong political undercurrents that are on the lips of (almost) every living being right now. It's not new this season; it's not a new “trend”. But…

backstage with the rookies | Voxfrock.

This piece was written for Voxfrock. It’s a tale of two worlds behind a fashion show. The models. The dressers, artists and organisers. The convergence of these is only witnessed by a few outsiders. To the unknowing eye, the runway is planned and then simply executed. But behind those heavy black curtains, teams of people…

dries van noten: our spark of joy.

Amidst a sombre world outlook, a harrowing time for many, Dries Van Noten's 100th show was the breath of life needed to revive our spirits and kick us into optimism mode again. While trends of power women, fur and stripes on stripes were scattered throughout fashion month, none delivered such a positive note. Collections referred…

fashion week dramas :: more ruffles.

Fashion week(s) rolls around and brings with it another thousand articles, images, reviews to get lost in online. But seriously, I haven't even caught up on the Spring session yet ( which raises another, much debated, question - has fashion gone crazy? Too obsessed with the constant delivery? Is it all our fault as a…

pyjama party, always.

We all know that bedwear-as-outerwear has been doing the high fashion rounds for a while now. It’s undeniable. Whether it’s slinky slips dressed down for the day, matching silk shirts and pants, or simply throw-over kimono-style gowns, the look and appeal is everywhere. Every half-fashionable / creative workplace will have a culprit, at least one. We're…

old school :: comme des garçons.

Obviously Rei Kawakubo deserves masses of accolades right now. Not only for creating such a distinct brand in Comme des Garçons ( and all without formal fashion training ) and being an ultra-cool low-profile lady, but also for becoming the theme of next year's Met Gala and famed exhibit - the only event I truly care for in terms of…

reliving :: louis vuitton.

We all know I am an incessant list-maker and note-taker. I have notebooks and post-its coming out my ears. There's a very real fear I could wake up in a midst of floating paper, having scattered all my paper notes like confetti, gathering on my bed ( like all those clothes I fail to put…

reliving :: giambattista valli couture.

Recently I’ve started a new ritual. It’s called “old lady hannah” - slightly worrying that it’s already come to this at the age of 24. Basically, I sleep, nodding off at a reasonable time to get up at a ridiculous time. I actually get my 7 hours in which is a close miracle considering my…

model muse :: lineisy montero.

Tomorrow is the start of a new existence for me. A time with an important requirement - to be used for gaining life experiences, figuring my stuff out, and doing everything I can. New times call for new muses. Stay tuned for the life advancements. I first noticed Lineisy Montero popping up in a million…