No Place Like Home. April 2013.

Dear Rowley, The past week has been something of a family affair. I’ve just returned from Derbyshire where we celebrated my father’s 70th birthday with the circle of trust invited to lunch on Sunday in Bakewell that resembled nothing so … Continue reading

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A Birthday Treat. July 2012.

Dear Rowley, Do you recall my friend Inga Ruby? Inga worked very closely with me when we first curated the Archive Room at No 1 Savile Row for Gieves & Hawkes. When she left Gieves, I felt it was all … Continue reading

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Cha-Cha Heels. May 2012.

Dear Rowley, Much excitement this week filming a pre-record at the Design Museum’s 20th anniversary exhibition celebrating Christian Louboutin for ITV This Morning. Paying homage to Louboutin’s early years as a best boy backstage at the Follies Bergere, the centrepiece … Continue reading

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Photo Finish. April 2012.

Dear Rowley, Has there ever been an event so inappropriately named as Ladies’ Day at Aintree? Should Little Britain make another series, they need look no further for inspiration than the tango-tanned, porcine, peroxide blondes absolutely crucifying the British fashion industry … Continue reading

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There’s No Place Like Home November 2010

Dear Rowley, What a difference a day makes. Only this morning I was smooching with Dougal and Murphy in Derbyshire. Cut to 7pm and I am back at home in Bloomsbury Towers laying a fabulous Turkish carpet my parents bought … Continue reading

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