Fairs

London is such a rich source of vintage product it attracts stylists and designers the world over. Here are a couple of shots from one I visited recently. It  reminded me of the early days of Camden Market and Brick Lane where I’d go searching for interesting clothes and accessories as a student. I still remember […]

At every show there are discoveries to be made. One of mine this time at M & O was Caroline Swift. She’s hardly new to the fashion and design scene but I hadn’t come across her quietly beautiful ceramics before. Bone china is deceptively delicate but still requires care. I wasn’t the only one handling […]

September has begun and with it the interiors and design shows in Paris and London. First off was Maison and Objet, the premier interior design and furnishing show in Europe. A new hall was opened this time bringing the total to 8 halls. That is almost as much walking as Frankfurt. I did once wear a pedometer to […]

Contemporary Ethical Jewellery Designers

    This is the first time for such a show and, apart from the leaflet which left us running around to events which either didn’t run that day or were at a different time and venue from the one listed, seemed quite well attended. I’m sure the teething problems will be resolved but it did mean I only […]

Steffen Dam – Collect