There was a flash of Redd at the bar, a laughing man, in a uniform mass of white tie …a red dinner jacket. It was Miles Redd, looking, surprise -surprise, stand out chic. What FUN to have a name that … Continue reading
What’s in a Name?
Category Archives: Books and Printed Matter
Curiouser and Curiouser
Well I was on line, as you are … and this article caught my eye; Curiouser & curiouser Discarded curios are finding a new narrative context in fashionable interiors. Mark C O’Flaherty explores the growing trend for pop architectural salvage… I … Continue reading
Bohemian Birtwell: a very british delight
The very first fabric I ever bought was from Celia Birtwell, I vaguely appreciated it was Celia I had the long chat with – as I mooned over fabled creatures, princesses, stars and stripes whilst upending the entire basket of … Continue reading
Prints – Re-Mastered
I was totally taken with this exhibition stand for a trade show in ‘ AW 1913′: the clash of prints, intense colour, graphic interplay - really struck me as masterful . I also thought ‘AW 2011′. Most particularly Jonathon Saunders: … Continue reading
A mystery in print
I have a magical story, a series of wonderful book sculptures have been quietly left with apt and erudite notes in Edinburgh institutions which encourage and promote literature and culture. They are delightful. Each work is a loving crafted masterpiece, … Continue reading
