Florence and the Machine Archive

Inspiration can come from wherever for me, some creatives have a specific vision and signature which is usually dictated by their upbringing or education but regardless of class and education the V&A; has got to be inspiring for any creative mind. The latest show Telling Tales i think particularly appeals to me as it focuses on a narrative or fantasy in design. As much as many commercial glossy magazines publish inspiring trend stories, i really love seeing big Italian Vogue, W or V stories that inspire you on a visual imaginary journey ….we many not all be able to by the £8,000 coat or dress but a good rummage around in the charity shops or ebay always brings something similar which channels that vibe. For example my high waisted leather shorts that were jeans i bought on ebay….( attempt *2 as the 99p ones i ditched, the pleather version was just the wrong side of Margiela)

Great to see Florence at the opening rocking out A/W Richard Sorger who has also been selected to feature in the show by the V&A;, how serendipitous…..

Worth a mention by itself the courtyard at the V&A; is like being in Italy always worth a sojourn even if you don’t smoke…..i returned there on Friday to see Barbara Hulaniki film, some ladies were drinking Prosecco as the evening sun shimmered on the fountain, i took a picture with my mental camera, who knows where it might end up…….