I rant about independent businesses A LOT. I’ve even been on the telly talking about the dire state Bath’s high street may find itself in if things don’t change. I champion independent businesses because I truly believe they are the back bone and lifeblood of the city. Yes, we have magnificent tourist sites and those
Named after broadcaster and fashionista Alexa Chung, the Mulberry Alexa will undoubtably go down in history as one of the designer’s most iconic bags. The Alexa was born from a picture spotted by Emma Hill; Mulberry’s creative director at the time, of Chung carrying an Elkington bag – Mulberry’s classic men’s briefcase. “We loved how
Cher Horowitz, the cult heroine of the 90’s certainly wasn’t ‘Clueless’. Sweet, spoiled and totally tough she knew her stuff when it came to fashion. Tunisian designer Azzedine Alaïa is known for his passion, independence and commitment to discreet luxury. He chooses to focus on exquisite clothing and shoe design rather than “it-bags” and once
Small but perfectly formed, the Fendi Baguette bag was launched in 1997. Designed to slot snuggly under the arm (just like a baguette) it was Silvia Fendi’s reaction to the decade’s minimalism. Referred to as ‘the original It bag’ and an enduring style icon, it is now one of the most coveted bags in the world
Harper’s Bazaar is the worlds oldest fashion magazine. Their motto is ‘thinking fashion’; the aim, to use fashion as a starting point to look at the ways it affects other parts of our lives. Picardie described Bazaar’s approach as ‘thoughtful’, a magazine for “the well dressed woman with a well dressed mind.” Picardie believes fashion is
We are always so excited to take part in Bath in Fashion and this year is no exception; awesome in store events, designer catwalk shows and talks from some of the most recognised names in the industry. This year the BIF team have introduced a brand new all day event; Bath in Fashion LIVE… Wander
It’s that time of year again when Bath’s high street becomes abuzz with bloggers, eager shoppers and dedicated followers of fashion. It’s no secret that mum and I love Bath in Fashion and have no hesitation in saying that we think it’s the best event in the city’s calendar. This year is no exception and
As dedicated followers of fashion, this blog probably won’t come as a surprise to you. However, those that are unfamiliar with the power of the bag that effectively originated as a ‘holdall’ will no doubt be shocked to learn that the value of an Hermès Birkin is increasing at a faster rate than gold and now, the
The Hermès scarf is one of the world’s most recognisable accessories and there is one sold every 25 seconds. Since their creation in 1938, the house of Hermès has introduced more than 750 designs, resulting in nearly 400,000 scarves printed annually. Themes inspiring each Hermès scarf include hunting, boating, horses and flowers. The quality is exceptional,
Where would we be without lists? (besides wandering aimlessly around the supermarket…) They’re pretty handy and the guru of men’s style Tom Ford has compiled the ultimate list for gents; from how to start your day, to what should be in your wardrobe. Here we look at (according to Tom) the 15 things every man should
Bath’s newest kid on the block is Phoebe Hooke – freelance writer, pilates instructor in training and girlfriend of Bath rugby’s Sam Burgess. Straight from the land of Oz, (Australia, not where the Wizard lives) she was the go-to-girl for all things fashion and celebrity in two of the country’s biggest glossy magazine. Since arriving in
