Author Archives: Sufiyeh

Dior Homme: Suit Genealogy

Founded in 2001, the Dior Homme suit atelier calls on the incomparable savoir-faire of Italian craftsmen recognized the world over… Located in Northern Italy and developed through a close collaboration between the Parisian design studios, Dior Homme creative director Kris Van Assche works from the sketches of each Dior Homme suit initiating five weeks ofContinue reading “Dior Homme: Suit Genealogy”

Queen Of The Swingers

Killing Kittens founder, Emma Sayle hosts a members-only club driven by female pleasure. Indulging in the curiosities and debaucherous behaviour of that found in erotic literature, The Rake explores the sexual impropriety, (nay fulfilment!) one would find at a KK party…

Alexandra Shulman’s LFW Synopsis

To close London Fashion Week, the Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue, Alexandra Shulman gave a very perspicacious talk at the Playboy Club in Mayfair – a bizarre choice of location where the women tend to wear very little clothing (basque’s are so 2004). Despite the bunnies, Ms Shulman lead the way unnerved, rounding up the trendsContinue reading “Alexandra Shulman’s LFW Synopsis”

LFW SS14

As LFW rolled around this September the weather continued to pour down, placing a slight gloom over Somerset House not to mention ruining pre-planned outfits. However, seeing a few of the Spring/Summer ’14 shows brightened up the days with candy coloured pastels, digital prints and fun sunshine merriment. Here’s a pick of my favourites; OrlaContinue reading “LFW SS14”

Meeting Julie Verhoeven

As part of the British Library’s ‘Spring Festival’ event, Julie Verhoeven came in to talk about her career as a fashion illustrator and the piece she made for the event. So naturally, as a huge Julie Verhoeven fan (so much so, I misplaced my talents in fashion illustration while studying at college!) I came toContinue reading “Meeting Julie Verhoeven”