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Women of Power. April 2012.
Dear Rowley, While working on Anderson & Sheppard’s No 17 Clifford Street shop project, La Farmer and I found ourselves at Theo Fennell’s Fulham Road flagship and a meeting with the leonine Mr Fennell in his lair. Theo is amusing. … Continue reading
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Put Out More Flags April 2011
Dear Rowley, In tearing haste, here’s the promised picture of the BBC Compound outside Buckingham Palace where I did the Royal Wedding preview earlier this morning and whence I will return tomorrow between 4pm and 9pm to report on royal … Continue reading
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Stockholm Syndrome March 2011
Dear Rowley, Isn’t it funny that when you work at full gallop for a prolonged period – as I have on Fashion at Royal Ascot since January – you just keep going long after the winning post is passed. It’s … Continue reading
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The King’s Speech January 2011
Dear Rowley, Thrilled that Colin Firth won the Golden Globe for The King’s Speech. I remember having a chat with the costume designer way back when about the possibility of inviting King George VI and the Duke of Windsor’s Savile … Continue reading
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