With its main design philosophies of asymmetry, imperfection, incompleteness and austerity, wabi sabi has been an influential aesthetic for many designers across the globe. It has reached new levels of meaningfulness in recent times with the rising appreciation of artisan and hand made fashion as a reaction against mass production and rampant consumerism. The true beauty of wabi sabi lies in the appreciation of the imperfect, which comes...

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It's easy to put Armani in a box of being a minimalist, but I would be lying if I didn't say I was intrigued by the Armani Silos Exhibition in Milan on many levels and felt that there is more to say about his designs than that. The first sensation you get entering the exhibitions is his vast experience and long lasting tenure in the fashion industry. He...

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I got this gigantic fluffy poncho as a Christmas present this winter. The moment I saw it I felt an instant connection and it screamed at me how we belong together. It will keep me warm (one of my top priorities while getting dressed) as well as providing me with a sort of fashion tent to escape the harsh reality. On top of all this it has fringes,...

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When spring time comes around I get the feeling of being more alive and vibrant; somehow I find so much positive energy in the simple things in life. I get excited by things like fresh fruits and veggies, birds chirping, the smell after it rains and when the sun peeks through the clouds. These things make me want to go out and do refreshing things. Explore the city,...

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The topic of sustainable fashion always comes off as a tedious subject that most people just want to brush under the carpet and ignore. After all there are so many more intriguing subjects in fashion, such as emerging talents, the secrets of traditional fashion houses and new techniques in production that people would rather talk about. But when pressing issues such as factories collapsing surface, we have to...

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Lately I've come to appreciate and indulge myself in the concept of the more the merrier; more fabric, more colour and more experimentation. I have grown tired of dressing how I used to, in tight jeans and form fitting tops. I have simply grown out of this, and need bigger, oversized garments to suit my sartorial needs. This by no means results in looking like a burlap sack...

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During a harsh winter that devours you and extended periods of hibernation under the covers, it feels exceptionally good to be invigorated by long walks outside or a chat with a friend you haven't seen in a while. It's safe to say most of us are guilty of becoming a little isolated during the colder months. I have days when I realize what a procrastinating sloth I have...

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