The legendary Designer Barbara Hulanicki was a major force in fashion in London in the 1960’s/1970’s : her seven-floor BIBA Department Store was as big as Harrods and far more important to the country’s youth. Her jam-packed career and unceasing influence on design is the stuff of movies (there had been one so far…) … Continue reading
Even before the attempted siege this week Trumps Administration was still trying to dismantle more civil rights The Department of Justice submitted a proposal to the White House to change the way they enforce Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The section prohibits recipients of federal funding from discriminating based on race, color, … Continue reading
Once in a blue moon, you come across the simplest of ideas that are so perfect, you are left wondering why the hell didn’t anyone think of thiem before. The BeachBabies Butler service is such a brilliant example of this This brand new Concierge Service aim is to organize and set up a beautiful customized … Continue reading
A unique exhibition has just opened at the Fashion and Textile Museum in London’s East End. The museum was started by designer Zandra Rhodes, a product of the ’60s and still going strong today, with the latest collaboration for Ikea. The museum’s striking exterior was the concept of renowned Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta. Since … Continue reading
When we think of hot beaches we want to hang out on, we must admit Beirut has never made the list. Possibly until now that is. This series of photographs by Vianney Le Caer were taken of sunbathing community of the American University of Beirut Beach, Lebanon, located beside the Corniche, a famous seaside promenade … Continue reading