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Hollywood Costume. October 2012.

Dear Rowley, Hollywood Costume at the V&A deserves another letter. I was fascinated by the hour and a half spent with the curator Deborah Landis at the private view of the exhibition. As you know, I curated a rather large … Continue reading →

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Frockage. August 2012.

Dear Rowley, I fear we are rather out of synch with my photographs. I told you all about the Costume Gallery at the Bowes Museum in my last letter and only now am I sending you my snaps. Vanity, I … Continue reading →

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No Cannes Do. July 2012.

Dear Rowley, So it’s day four of a new life managing potential migraines. Now there’s a cheery start to a letter. But it is fascinating. I had no idea how many food groups and drinks were absolute poison for the … Continue reading →

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Masterpiece. June 2012.

Dear Rowley, Lovely to see Chrissie Evert and Martina Navratilova at Wimbledon on first week Saturday. Chris is commentating and Martina is in the Royal Box. Serena Williams is on court and serving up a storm however a gorgeous little … 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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Hollywood Costume. October 2012.

Frockage. August 2012.

No Cannes Do. July 2012.

Masterpiece. June 2012.

Photo Finish. April 2012.

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