I've finished my repair project, started a couple of weeks ago. I loved mending this vintage cardigan - and am now on the hunt for anything in my cupboard with holes in to continue the obsession... 

Learning to Mend

I've a new addiction.

Last year my 92 year old Grandmother, knowing my love for clothes, gave me two beautiful classic Salvatore Ferragamo cardigans that she had loved wearing but no longer wanted. When I got them home, I found they were very badly eaten by moths, which she hadn't realised. Unsure of what to do, but unable to part with the cardigans, I washed them and put them away in the depths of my sewing box. A couple of weeks ago I came across the trend for 'visible mending' (essentially darning with bright yarn) and was instantly hooked. My love of second hand clothing means I have many things that have been worn to... literal bits. Still very much learning - but it is a deeply satisfying way to revive clothes, adding a bit of individuality to them. For anyone interested in learning more, 'Mend! A Refashioning Manual and Manifesto' by Kate Sekules is a great book I've enjoyed reading. And I am greatly inspired by Celia Pym, an artist who keeps embroidery and sewing at the heart of her practice.

Press Days Continued

This week saw more wondering around London to lust over beautiful AW16 collections.
Highlights included:

Flashes of colour across Salvatore Ferragamo's bags and ankle boots 

Missoni looking gorgeous as always and carrying through the zest of summer in to Autumn 

Some Christopher Kane pink feather fringed gloves to brighten any winter coat

Loved this jumbo cord two piece from Sessun, very Annie Hall

And a pit stop in between showrooms- custard filled pastry fish (Taiyaki) hot off the griddle in China town. Almost too cute to eat!