Monthly Archives: August 2011

riding high

Posted on 31 August 2011 by Kate

Designer Henry Holland and I have a couple of things in common:

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wilkommen, helmut lang

Posted on 22 August 2011 by Kate

I’m so excited. Fashion house Helmut Lang is opening its first dedicated European store in London on 1 September. Although the eponymous Austrian-born designer no longer works for the brand (he left in 2005 and two years later husband and … Continue reading →

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memory

Posted on 17 August 2011 by Kate

I’ve just come back from four days in the Lake District with my friend, the supremely talented singer/songwriter Nadia Ackerman – and I’m sorry to say we didn’t visit a single mere or water. Instead, we used our time away from … Continue reading →

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cold

Posted on 15 August 2011 by Kate

Us Aussies don’t like to admit that it gets cold back home. And if the temperatures are anything to go by, you’d be right to believe the propaganda. I’m always amazed when I compare the Sydney and London weather reports … Continue reading →

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photographer: russ mcclintock

Posted on 12 August 2011 by Kate

Believe it or not, this is not a photograph of Russ McClintock. This is a photograph of me. Russ emailed last weekend asking if I wouldn’t mind stepping in front of his lens. My initial reaction was ‘no way’. People are … Continue reading →

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elixir: ren radiance

Posted on 10 August 2011 by Kate

I tried in vain to take nice product shots of REN’s new Radiance line, but the kitten (AKA Goose*) kept getting in the way. I don’t usually mind because normally she smiles nicely for the camera, but I think the … Continue reading →

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i put down a riot

Posted on 9 August 2011 by Kate

I’m feeling a little sluggish today. I spent most of the night texting friends in the riot-torn pockets of London, reading twitter feeds and keeping an ear out for the sounds of distance sirens. My morning hasn’t been much different. … Continue reading →

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vintage: coach shoulder bag

Posted on 8 August 2011 by Kate

When I was in New York last September for fashion week, my friend Nadia took me to Hell’s Kitchen Flea Market. It was so old-schooly brilliant. I’m talking trestle tables, tonnes of tat, and bargains a-go-go – it was great … Continue reading →

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a little heavy reading

Posted on 5 August 2011 by Kate

I should not be allowed to leave the house – every time I go out, I see a book I either want/need/both. I’m actually surprised I didn’t pull a muscle carrying this lot back – and now I guess I’m … Continue reading →

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details: mina aw 2011

Posted on 4 August 2011 by Kate

Last week, I popped along to the Mina preview for next season. The company, which was created by a limelight-shunning Japanese expatriate in 2005, produces some of the most whimsical and original clothes that I’ve seen on the high street … Continue reading →

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