French Navy Cotton Shirt /Jacket

 Traditional French work wear
was the inspiration behind this
 cotton twill jacket.

Three slanted patch pockets and one inside pocket.

Moynat luxe picnic basket

 A specialist in luggage design since 1849

  Moynat has turned its eye to bicycles and launched this gorgeous bicycle picnic trunk.

The canvas trunk sits between the front wheel and the handlebars concealing a fully-equipped picnic basket.

Napkins and cutlery are held in place by brown leather straps while your other picnic essentials slip perfectly into their appropriate cases.

The trunk is available by special order at Moynat’s Paris flagship on Rue Saint-Honoré. 

It comes with a Dutch-style bicycle but can be adapted to fit any bike model.

Logan Hicks - Structural Integrity

Logan Hicks 

Structural Integrity

Lazarides

 8 Greek St

Private view 

 Logan Hicks work is rich and complex.

What struck me most about these paintings was the subtlety and depth of colour.

Hardly surprising when you find his work is formed by a multi-layering of

 detailed and intricate stencils.

Shower-coats - photos by Rosalind Hobley

Yes, the British weather is very predictable .....

We managed to dodge the rain for five minutes and took photos of our lovely

linen shower coats!  

Khaki Shirt Dress

This belted khaki shirt dress is a key piece in the collection -

beautiful soft cotton, secret pockets and lovely detailing!

I've styled this with a conker brown leather belt - 

but the waist detail on this dress means it looks just as good unadorned. 

Dress up or down this is your wardrobe essential!

........... other colours are available.

Regents Canal

Sixty minutes less sleep - an extra hour of sunshine.

A gorgeous day for a walk along Regents Canal!

  

Through a tunnel that leads to Regents Park 

I love these muted tones and the scaly reflection on the ceiling. 

Eurostar to Paris

  Its that time of year again, Premier Vision Paris!

 P.V. was as busy as ever and the show did seem more optimistic than previous seasons. A number of my suppliers were quite upbeat reporting a buzz despite the doom and gloom. So good news all round!

As usual, I found great fabrics and embellishments for the new collection - my selections will arrive in the next few weeks - can't wait!

Grand forum displays at the exhibition

Three 'stories' forecast for Spring/Summer 2013 were full / light, massive / supple and fluid / long and lean. Look out for lots of layering next summer with copious amounts of gauzy linens.

Pattern is still strong and some of the mills I work with were producing subtle ombre effects in plains as well as in print. Lots of chalky muted tones here but some fresh vibrant colours too.

Jardin du Luxembourg

No matter how many times I visit Paris I leave inspired and refreshed - I stay in the same hotel in St Germain each season and love the walk from my hotel in Rue St Andre des Arts to Luxembourg metro. 

Rue des Mèdicis

The building and doorway in this photo are so typical of Parisian architecture.

Au Nom de la Rose

I love just walking past Au Nom de la Rose, Rue de Tournon, it never fails to make me stop and smile ...... yes, really!

Hervè Gambs

Herve Gambs  Premium artificial flowers… or rather 'designer flowers', since everything is handmade. Rue Saint-Suplice.

Opticien

'Opticien' a real eclectic mix of eye wear and accessories. Rue St Suplice 

Life style boutique in Rue de Tournon

Love this window - the colour mix is delicious

There seems to be a theme going on here...... just love the colour of this gorgeous little shop
on Rue Dragon.