A light hearted look back over the past week’s good, bad and indifferent including the “don’t even go there’s”.
LOVING
Hussein Chalayan by Hussein Chalayan – Before Mary K turned a lampshade into a skirt this man was transforming airplanes into dresses and making envelopes which folded out into T-shirts. This exhaustive retrospective from Rizzoli is published in July.
TRUST lipstick by Karen Alder in aid of The Prince’s Trust – The perfect red lippie to make a statement – a full cover, creamy, volumising, moisturising and smoothing lipstick in an iconic red. The lipstick is priced £8.00 and will be sold exclusively through QVC UK throughout April with 100% of proceeds from sales going directly to the youth charity.
Fashion gives back to Japan – Show your support with a limited edition T-shirt from Marc Jacobs collaborator Takashi Murakami, or an exclusive bracelet by Gucci (as a side note, Gucci parent PPR Luxury Group has so far raised $3m for relief in Japan).
The Anna Dello Russo Barbie – We all know that Anna is a real doll but now here’s the proof.
‘L’Amour Fou’ – Pierre Thoretton’s epic documentary on Yves Saint Laurent’s life and loves reaches these shores. Our advice? Pack the waterproof mascara and a hanky.
Missoni and Havaianas – This Summer’s essential poolside accessory. Book that Margaret Dabbs at Liberty medi- pedi NOW.
Fake tan – A hot weather must for palid, milk bottle legs. Just make sure it’s applied properly with exfoliation beforehand. Loving the Sienna Natural Self Tan one as it’s low in DHAs which means no itchy rashes. 200ml for £19.95.
HATING
The House of Holland commemorative Royal Wedding T-shirt – Dear Henry, you were doing so well and now THIS! We may forget (eventually), but we’ll never forgive this tacky cash-in. Such a lovely boy, too.
Richard James and SpongeBob SquarePants – We must’ve been off the day that novelty socks and ties were allowed back down Savile Row. It’s not even Christmas (and NOW I’m mad that you’ve made me type the ‘C’ word – SHAME ON YOU RICHARD JAMES).
The end of D&G – We loved the Autumn/Winter menswear collection, but now Stefano and Domenico ditch the diffusion in order to focus on the high (sp)end. Un vero peccato.
Help! Hayfever season – Early due to the fine weather. Antihistamines agogo. We have tried everything except Zorbing to work.
The inevitable Misery of Sound Ibiza compilations – For people who’ve never been to Ibiza. Even our gym refuses to play them.
DON’T CARE
Karl Lagerfeld’s films for Magnum ice creams featuring Rachel Bilson – Amazingly, Anna Wintour took time out from flogging her assistants to attend the premiere. Do these people even eat ice cream?
BAROMETER compiled by Lee Clatworthy (@Teamchutzpah) and Katie Chutzpah. Let us know what you think of it by leaving a comment below.
