vintage bowles

It’s no secret that Hamish Bowles is a knowledgeable and avid collector of vintage couture. Thus, I think Vogue’s latest move to film him on the hunt for new acquisitions is brilliant. Vintage Bowles follows the international editor-at-large around the globe on the kind of clothing expeditions you could only dream of: episode one, for example, shows HB perusing the digs of Eunice Johnson; episode two features the work of Charles James (whose work appears in my facebook cover photo). I can already tell that this is going to be awesome... cannot wait for episode three!

P.S. How great are Hamish's outfits? I love him!

scenes from milan

Simply put, these street style photos taken during Milan’s fashion week knocked my socks off. Sunshine yellow seems to be the color of the moment and I, for one, am loving it. Another trend discreetly showcased in the above? Vintage-esque rhinestone accessories (see photo #2). Prada brought them back in a big way with their Spring/Summer ’12 collection – I’m a bit obsessed. I'm looking for a necklace, but a sparkly rhinestone pin + earring set might do the trick, too. I mean, paired with a feminine sundress? Can you even imagine? :) 

(photos by Phil Oh for Vogue) 

une citation

"If Botticelli were alive today, he'd be working for Vogue." 
-Peter Ustinov 

the illustrated world of candy pratts price

Candy Pratts Price’s commissioned illustrations of fashion week’s front row elite were too good not to repost! The Vogue.com creative director asked artist Jessica Repetto to draw some of the industry’s most notable movers and shakers - I spy Beyoncé, Anna, Grace and Hamish. Someday, just once, I hope to be amongst them... :) 

(images courtesy of Vogue)

hamish bowles: the home front

I know I posted about Hamish Bowles last week, but I just can’t keep this editorial to myself! Titled “The Home Front,” it appeared in the November 1992 issue of Vogue - Hamish was it’s fashion editor. Previously, I had not seen a fashion spread edited by this man! From the velvet embroidered slippers to Osa Johnson’s I Married Adventure, the editorial undeniably has his touch. And I love it. Though he does a phenomenal job as Vogue’s European editor-at-large, I selfishly wish he were still on the fashion side of things. Don’t you?!