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The Secret Life of Clothes, 2: The Dark Side

The Secret Life of Clothes, 2: The Dark Side

I conceived this series to be made up of life-affirming stories about discovering the fascinating secret lives of the garments that come my way.  But secrets can be good and bad, and...

The Secret Life of Clothes, 2: The Dark Side

I conceived this series to be made up of life-affirming stories about discovering the fascinating secret lives of the garments that come my way.  But secrets can be good and bad, and...

Hussein Chalayan A/W 2000

The Secret Life of Clothes, 1: This Skirt Dance...

  This skirt danced with James Bond.  It’s by Vivienne Westwood and I bought it in 1992 or 3, when I was working in film production and being a girl...

The Secret Life of Clothes, 1: This Skirt Dance...

  This skirt danced with James Bond.  It’s by Vivienne Westwood and I bought it in 1992 or 3, when I was working in film production and being a girl...

Catherine Buckley Jacquard outfits from late 60s/early 70s

Catherine Buckley

  A few months ago, during a torrential downpour, my friend Sophie appeared on my doorstep with what looked like an enormous heap of wet rags and dumped them on...

Catherine Buckley

  A few months ago, during a torrential downpour, my friend Sophie appeared on my doorstep with what looked like an enormous heap of wet rags and dumped them on...