LOVING
JW Anderson and Topshop – Fresh from astounding London Collections: Men, with his provocative Spring/Summer 2013 offering, the Irish designer buddies up with Topshop for a “best of” capsule collection, plus a selection of other products including photography books, memory sticks, and pencils.
Prada and Vahram Muratyan – The Italian label and Armenian-born graphic artist Muratyan continue their collaboration with a range of T-shirts available from Prada stores worldwide from mid-July.
2 Broke Girls (Channel 4) – Half an hour weekly of great one liners from one of the original team (Michael Patrick King) behind ‘Sex and the City’.
Casio G-Shock – Team up with Fashion East and designers Sibling and Maarten van der Horst for a radical overhaul of the G-Shock watch, which is 30 years old this year. Watches are priced at £250 and available from G-Shock East Store, 91 Brick Lane, London E1.
SALT Resortwear, Walton St, SW3 – This chic little boutique could solve all a girl’s holiday problems with enough taste and class for the whole of St Barts. Designers including Pistol Panties, Roksanda Ilincic and Saloni are showcased. For the lady who not also lunches (light) but holidays elegantly.
Dr Jart+ – At long last, this cult beauty balm is here and in Boots and a real snip at £18-£24. Developed in Korea, Dr Jart+ BB Cream range pioneers customisable BB cream technology, acting as a moisturiser, serum, primer and perfector all in one. There are four BB creams in the range – Water Fuse, Premium, Platinum and Regenerating (all containing SPF). I’ve plumped for the last one and can confirm a) a little goes a long way and b) this one stop cream can be worn instead of foundation and gives even coverage. A little miracle right here in the UK. Go seek.
L’Occitane’s 3 New Colognes – Eau Universelle, Eau Ravissante and Eau Captivante are all inspired by the Provence region. L’Occitane’s light and splashy new cologne range hits the mark for much needed refreshment on warm Summer days (if we ever get there, eh people?). The big heavy bottles (300ml) are art deco inspired and designed beautifully, looking spendier than they are (£37). Handbag 50ml sprays are also available (£21).
HATING
The new McDonald’s uniforms – We think it’s great that Wayne Hemingway can still get work (while he’s still touting out V.A.G), but McDonald’s need to concentrate on reviving the McRib and making sausage and egg McMuffins and bacon rolls available 24:7. Priorities people, please.
‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ merchandise – Licensing deals mean that EL James’ mum porn phenomenon is coming to a beauty hall near you soon. Noooo!
Gourmet popcorn – In all its revolting variations. Yet, starved running between fashion shows, we’ll still open a bag and gorge.
Jimmy Carr’s tax arrangements – Or, rather, the hypocrisy surrounding this revelation from the Times and the subsequent comments by the Prime Minister, whose family has made a considerable pile off the back of tax havens (allegedly). If avoiding tax, as Tory part cronies Sir Phillip Green of Arcadia Group, Vodafone and, um, current National Hero Gary Barlow have done, is “morally wrong” then maybe the cabinet would like to individually explain their financial arrangements? Until then, that moral highground continues to sink deeper and deeper.
Jeremy Scott shackle hi-tops – American designer Scott, who has dressed a multitude of female US popstars, has never been known for his refinement and restraint, but are his Jeremy Scott x Adidas Roundhouse Mid trainers, with attached ankle cuffs, really racist? Gimmicky and tasteless maybe.
Weekly Barometer compiled by Lee Clatworthy (@TeamChutzpah) and Katie Chutzpah. Please feel free to leave your comments below. Thank you.
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Not excited one bit about the H&M x Margiela collaboration. The quality and subtle design is what people love about Margiela. It just can’t be replicated en masse for the high street.
Totally agree regarding Saint Laurent Paris. It’s a shame that some talented designers won’t go out and create their own legacies. I can’t help thinking of Lindsay Lohan almost bringing down Ungaro!