Whilst I admire much of the austere clothing of the 1940s necessitated by war time regulations, I'm very much a 1950s girl when it comes to fashion history. The streamlined skirts just don't make my heart flutter like a flouncy petticoat does. But of course the wartime years were about so much more than clothing - … Continue reading Women in War fashion show
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Horrockses Fashions X Joanie revival
My passion for making clothes from the 1950s includes being a huge fan of Horrockses Fashion prints. So I was delighted to be invited to the launch of a new range using the prints by Joanie Clothing. The launch at the Anthony Burgess International Foundation in Manchester was a wonderful afternoon of tea and cake … Continue reading Horrockses Fashions X Joanie revival
Published pinup!
What do you do when your favourite clothes brand asks you to be in their website blog - as long as you bring your famous kitty too? 😂 Well of course you say yes! And I was more than delighted to do so. By now most of you know Collectif clothing is one of my … Continue reading Published pinup!