The Stranger I Know

Some poems sit with you for years before they are ready to be written. The Stranger I Know began as a rough draft when I was twenty, inspired by a brief friendship with someone (approximately the same age as myself) who captivated me with anecdotes and pictures from the Brighton Teddy Boy nostalgia scene of … Continue reading The Stranger I Know

The Evolution of Gothic Fashion -From Victorian Gloom to Modern Elegance

In the world of fashion, few styles have endured, evolved & captured the imagination quite like the gothic. Mysterious, dark, and unapologetically rebellious, gothic fashion is more than just an aesthetic - it's a statement, a mood, and a subculture that defies the ordinary and has many tangents of inspiration. As one of my favourite … Continue reading The Evolution of Gothic Fashion -From Victorian Gloom to Modern Elegance

Tweed – Unravelling the woven history of the iconic fabric 

The perfectly versatile Harris Tweed has been a staple in my wardrobe for many years. Considering my tweed obsession is continually growing, I thought it was time I delved into the history and origin of the iconic fabric and shared my style ideas for incorporating tweed into a (somewhat!) modern look, if, unlike me, you … Continue reading Tweed – Unravelling the woven history of the iconic fabric