Tag Archives: Virtue

The 1920s lesbian writer who inspired Erdem’s latest fashion show

Why are some designers constantly searching for a character to hang their next collection on? Because “creating a narrative” can add richness and depth to a show, and at its best, it can carry over to the finished garments hanging on a hanger in a store somewhere in the world or on a website. It’s… Read More »

Don’t be fooled by fashion’s obsession with high-end wardrobes

It is a peculiar peculiarity of the English aristocracy that you can carry a title such as Duke of Devonshire and have no connection with the part of the country to which it refers. The Devonshires – first earls and later dukes – do not reside in Devon. Past and present properties include Bolton Priory… Read More »