Thank you Nicolas

As of next month, Balenciaga and Nicolas Ghesquiere are no longer an item.
One of fashions most talented and creative people has resigned as creative director from one of the worlds most prominent fashion houses.
Ghesquiere will be missed and a tricky, tricky replacement!


Photographs by Alasdair McLellan

Something for the boys...

Penfield Lakeville jackets, hat from Chamula and shoes from Fracap! Available Oi Polloi

COS

Some brands just get it right.
Metal heel shoes £135
Wool dress £59
both from COS

Jumper £93 from J. Crew 

Stutterheim

Stutterheim is a Swedish raincoat label based on the old "real" raincoats we vaguely remember before gore tex came along.. Classic and super stylish!
Pair up with boots from Hunter
and umbrella from Moschino Cheap and Chic

Francis Upritchard

I'm a big fan of the work of artist Francis Upritchard, so when I came over these images of her amazing Hackney home I just had to share them with you! Upritchard lives and works in London with her husband, furniture designer Martino Gamper (photo)
Learn more about Francis Upritchads work here

James Long for Topman

A chunky style knitwear range
by british designer James Long
is now available from Topman.
Great on both men and woman!
From £100 

Toast!

The older I get the more I like Toast
It's cosy, classic and very British.

Goodley PR

One of my favourite press offices is Goodley PR in London, they look after YMC, Louise Gray, Bora Aksu, Craig Lawrence and Krystof Strozyna to mention a few..
Here are some snaps from yesterdays pressday
Love the moustache kids jumper from Couverture & The Garbstore!

Autumn stuff we love..

Coat and jumpers from Etoile Isabel Marant
Shoulder bag from Ally Capellino
Leather boots from Zadig et Voltaire 

Kiera goes 90s

Liking Kiera Knightley's new look on the cover of the latest W Magazine!
The magazine has chosen the British actress alongside Scarlett Johansson, Mia Wasikowska, and Rooney Mara as cover stars, all transformed into an iconic look to represent one of the last four decades to celebrate the magazines 40th anniversary.  

TRÈS FATIGUÉ

A bit of Ashish madness to finish up an amazing LFW! Messy 90s style buns, one-sleeved shirts, boyfriend jeans and Reebok classic trainers (love!)

NIke + A.P.C.

French clothiers A.P.C. and Nike collaboration on a line of Dunks and Air Max sneakers finally hit stores last Friday in Navy, Blue, and Ecru! 
APC+NIKE

likes..

..Dr Martens shoes, Karen Walker sunglasses,
Napsac from Bag "N" Noun all from GoodHood

Bora Aksu+Bracher Emden

Bora Aksu and Bracher Emden’s handbag collaboration which although was previewed at LFW in February it will finally be available to buy from this Friday when it launches in Harrods as part of their new Designers Accessory space! 

Spotted!

Polkadot pony skins from Opening Ceremony

Want them now

Miu Miu 70s style gold framed sunnies!

We love...

Acne
Isabel Marant

Happy feet

Available at TOPSHOP

miu miu

Chloe Sevigny ones again fronts the Miu Miu campaign, this time shot by Mert and Marcus (first time was in 1996 shot by Juergen Teller).Miss Sevigny, now 37(!) looks amazing as ever sporting an androgynous look in the labels chic and bold AW12 creations.

LOT 333

I’ve been spending the last two weeks in my hometown Bergen, a nice break from busy London and such a beautiful, beautiful place!

Located in one of my favourite areas of the historic city is LOT 333, a fantastic independent store worth checking out.

LOT 333 is owned and run by local couple Marcus and Christina who has selected great labels like Norse projects, Norwegian rain, Libertine Libertine, Won Hundred and Ally Capellino to mention a few..We like!