Recycling is Chic

Last year I was asked to submit some projects, model and style some shoots for my sister's book about recycling and how it can be used in a fashion sense. The project evolved to showcase creative ideas from both the U.K and America. The wonderfully talented David Anderson collaborated with Fraser Morgan to produce exquisite photographs, the lovely Anna Chapman was responsible for the overall design and layout of the book and Kate MacKay not only let her pen illustrate the book throughout but created short mythical stories to go along with the projects.

The book is now finally available for purchase on Amazon, and has been getting positive feedback. My projects include how to make a dress out of old bedsheets, making skirts out of curtains which my dear friend lovingly coined "skirtains", and a flapper dress out of an over sized vest and curtain tassels. I was really pleased with the way my shoots turned out, wanting to channel a 60's vibe for my projects my amazing make up artist friend, Sarah Spears, was at hand to instantly transform Kate and I into swinging 60's gals. It's so great to see it finally in print after all the long hours and non stop hard work everyone put in to make it happen.

Please note that the publishers made an original typo error and this has not been rectified on amazon, they wrongly credit Di Jennings for the photography. All credit is due to David Anderson.

An Evening with Barbara

Last night I was fortunate enough to attend an intimate screening of Beyond BIBA, a documentary following the successes of Barbara Hulanicki after leaving the famous emporium that she created.

Barbara Hulanicki talks about BIBA, it's rise and it's demise but the film focuses largely on her new life in Miami, her turn from fashion designer to interior decorator. It is clear that she has incredible creative talent and passion with whatever she turns her hand to, with prestigious clients and famous renovations. The film progresses and shows her return to London to display her fashion illustrations, an exhibition I am truly sore to have missed. I have promised myself that one day I shall have a Hulanicki original print on my living room wall.





Following the show Barbara herself answered questions alongside Louis Price, the director and close friend it appeared. Although I was totally starstruck she came across so welcoming and seemed truly interested in all that everyone had to say. She offered advice and laughed and joked. She even loitered around the cameo bar for a couple after. Oh yes, did I mention she liked my brooch? Smitten.