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All That Jasper. September 2012.
Dear Rowley, One always knows London Fashion Week is upon us when a disproportionate number of tragic cases are to be found tottering up the Strand in asymmetric neon bobs, off-the shoulder chiffon, lederhosen, knee-length socks and platform brogues…and that’s … Continue reading
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Ciao Italia. June 2012.
Dear Rowley, Just returned to Bloomsbury Towers after the Italian trip to Florence and Milan. You know one is back in England when you arrive at the Heathrow Express platform only to be told some poor stiff has thrown himself … Continue reading
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Dark Heart of Italy. June 2012.
Dear Rowley, After a weekend off in Florence, it was a train to Milano Centrale for the final two days of men’s shows before I return to London. The train to Milan gave much pause for thought – don’t they … Continue reading
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Palazzo Pitti. June 2012.
Dear Rowley, Florence is an entirely different city when Pitti Uomo has finished and the fashion boys have left town for the Milan shows. I still can’t get out of the habit of getting up at an ungodly hour so … Continue reading
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