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
Tag: Rocket Originals
A thoroughly modern model!
Covid-19 really forced many of us to rethink how we do things. After all when you can't get more than a handful of people into one room - and need 2 metres between them things get tricky! It's certainly encouraged people and companies to get creative so I was pleasantly surprised to be asked by … Continue reading A thoroughly modern model!
Stepping out in style
So back in 2012 I blogged about my extensive shoe collection and how amongst those 57 pairs I was fortunate enough to have three pairs of Rocket Originals. Well I no longer count my shoe collection (which has been culled several times) as once it hit the 70s it could  officially be classed as hoarding! … Continue reading Stepping out in style
I’m back and I’ve finally found my mojo!
Gosh it sure has been a long long time since I posted on my blog. I'd taken an unexpected break when life threw some tough curve balls at me. But now I'm back, standing strong and ready to face the world again. I hadn't even worn vintage or repro items for about three years😱 as … Continue reading I’m back and I’ve finally found my mojo!