destination : london

 51° 30' 0'' N  /  0° 07' o'' W

- the vintage showroom - a must see in london -

every trip to london encapsulates a visit to this incredible destination: the vintage showroom. 

Located in west london this showroom offers an ephemeral collection of vintage 

clothing & accessories. It is incredibly inspiring and you can spend hours scouring through 

the pieces including some that date back to the World War.

- soho -

- notting hill -

- wolf&badger -

one of our fav shopping destinations, this is a unique lifestyle boutique that 

provides a platform to showcase the best design talent from the 

UK and beyond, spanning fashion, accessories, jewellery and homeware.

- spitalfield markets -

this is London's oldest market and is full of trinkets and treasures if you are ready 

to really look through the stalls. It is a great shopping destination for fashion, jewellery, 

artwork through to old books, vintage cameras and a few homewares. 

- brick lane -

 A microcosm of London's shifting ethnic patterns, the area around Brick Lane in 

East London was once associated with poor slums and the scene of the crime for the 

Jack the Ripper murders. Whilst the notorious pub Ten Bells still stands, the area itself 

is now extremely popular with London’s edgy and artistic crowd, featuring galleries, 

restaurants, markets and festivals throughout the year.

The Old Truman Brewery at 91 Brick Lane houses a vibrant market where 

up-and-coming designers set up shop every Sunday selling a unique variety 

of clothes, handbags and jewellery. There are also vintage clothing stores and 

chic boutiques dotted around the area.

- hyde park -

destination : china

 23° 05' 0'' N  /  113° 10' o'' E

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chapter 01.

the fabric market

guang zhou china

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chapter 02.

the streets

guang zhou china 

 

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destination : hong kong 
22° 15' 0" N / 114° 10' 0" E

mary [production co-ordinator] & me on the ferry

trekking the fabric markets in shamshuipo

the hotel: harbour grand kowloon

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'd u s t   i n   t h e   s u n l i g h t'
a   d e s i r e   t o   c r e a t e   m y s t e r y   &   m a g i c




Navigating the course of visionary fantasy, 'dust in the sunlight' reflects a dreamlike frame of mind.

Soothing putty beiges are placed alongside stone greys and collide with an array of lavish, duochrome print. Soft hues lend a sense of romance to the collection that is otherwise rooted in a trance-like spell.

This fusion of style and trend forecasting has been my signature. I have chosen stunning silks and other beautiful fabrics from around the world. Delicate detailing is juxtaposed with technical attention to end use. I aimed to signal a fresh approach to Spring fashion with a renewed appreciation for ornate workmanship, complex finishes and refined glamour. 

Dreamlike references are evident with exquisite folding, puff sleeves and shredded tee’s promoting a shower of opulence in each ensemble. This is a thought provoking collection that is set to challenge the status quo for Spring 2011.

[window] with a view

This week, stores across Australia receive a taste of USCARI’s dream-infused Spring Collection. Inspired by this welcomed seasonal change, I dreamt up a new facelift for our flagship boutique. Winter’s dark ochre silks and woolen spun knits were introduced to Spring’s fresh duo-chrome print through exquisite bindings, draping dresses and shredded tee’s.

This story of darkness-into-light has been retold through the window-dressing which serves as a visual fantasy, reflecting a dreamlike state of mind. Mannequins are spun in the season’s signature print and ornate copper pipes connect a cobweb of fabrics for a provocative backdrop.

Overall, was a dreamy afternoon spent with my amazing staff, conjuring up some spellbinding effects to launch a shower of opulence that is USCARI’s Spring range –Dust in the Sunlight.

:: aesthetic visualisation of the mind ::

Working on the store windows for 'Dust in the Sunlight' my Spring 2011 Collection. 

This collection uses guilded imagery of a daydream that seek to navigate the course of visionary fantasy. In effect turning dreams into reality and the windows need to reflect this. 

I am dressing a mannequin in my mesh signature print and creating a type of webbing with ripped fabrics that give a raw effect that compliments this Spring range. Dabbling with a touch of copper and using the stunning over sized jewellery (made by Maxine Parkin-Jones for this year's RAFW debut show) this will all tell the story of Spring to USCARI.

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'live each moment

without hesitation'

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A few of my favourite travel snaps

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