by Alison Jane Reid on December 20, 2010
Sunday afternoon, and His Majesty suggests an inspiring walk from Kennington to South Kensington to visit the V&A. On the way we venture through Pimlico Green, with its swish boutiques and lofty antique shops and, suddenly, our eyes are drawn to the most colourful, enticing pet emporium I have ever seen. We wander inside and discover [...]
by Alison Jane Reid on November 26, 2010
The unfolding story of a designer with talent, vision and passion is an intoxicating spectacle. Nicola Woods, an insurance broker turned visionary designer, started her design journey with a love affair with the Orient, and upcyling rare, one-of-a-kind, vintage kimonos. She explored the whole ethos and history of this intricate, emblematic piece of clothing, and [...]
by Alison Jane Reid on September 17, 2010
The silence is deafening. It’s London Fashion Week and, as the fashion circus comes to town, I can’t help wondering if British Vogue – the magazine the beau monde look to for what is new, revolutionary, enthralling, and socially defining, especially in unprecedented tough economic times, hasn’t completely lost the plot. Right now, going ethical [...]
by admin on March 14, 2010
This week The Ethical Hedonist explores the idea of luxury with ethics. I want to introduce you to three design houses that epitomise this new grown up, sexy pragmatism. Emesha Nagy is a designer who worships at the altar of glamour, allure and refinement. Her fashion heroine is Vivienne Westwood. Now Emesha is dreaming up [...]