15.11.12

FOR THE LOVE OF LINDA

Earlier this year I visited the NGV in Melbourne to see Linda Jackson's colorful whirlwind of textiles in her first retrospective exhibition, 'Bush Couture'.

Lately, while I've been busy researching ideas for my new collection, I was browsing the Glasgow School of Art's Library and funnily enough I came across an amazing book by Linda Jackson.
I was pleased to find it shelved amongst the big world fashion names, but even better, it was signed by the amazing woman herself in 1995.

Written just like a journal and full of personal drawings and pictures, I loved it so much I thought I'd share a few pages....






Here are some snaps I took earlier this year from the exhibition, 'Bush Couture'



A texta drawing of The 'Wildflowers' silk appliqué outfit, and its finished form - below.




x J x

5.11.12

OUTFIT: BLACK MAGIC


I was out this week exploring Scotland and came across the prettiest red doors I've ever seen!
It's only getting chiller over here, and while I'm imagining my friends back at home are busy sipping cider by the beach and enjoying cheese picnics, thankfully, this cold season is excellent for creative layering!
Today I wore my own 'Deco Bloom' jumpsuit and teamed it with a thing or two for a fun graphic punch.




Outfit:

X J X


1.11.12

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!








And the love goes out to:

SIOUXSIE SIOUX / KATE BUSH / GRACEJONES / ZANDRA RHODES / STEVIE NICKS / JULIE VERHOEVEN