Week 20

During the last 10 years not only did I buy plenty of cheap, fast fashion, but I became a devotee to Emily and Fin. Started in 2002 on a stall on Portobello road it expanded into a small independent label.

I loved the bold and colourful fun prints and the 50’s influence. The dresses were timeless and fun. They fitted me,and on the rare occasion that one needed altering, a seamstress friend declared they were very well made. They were mostly cotton and always comfortable to wear.

During the last few years I’ve gathered a collection together,, both new and second hand . So I was saddened to see that they had closed operations down including their mail order until COVID was over. I do hope they won’t be a casualty of this ongoing crisis.

I must this week admit to having looked at some dresses on line and wishing I could indulge my passion. Why with nowhere to go? I think it’s the excitement of the parcel through the door and anticipation of trying on something new.Instead I’ve bought a lipstick in a new colour!!! That should brighten up another Groundhog week.

In the next few weeks having traced my own personnel fashion journey, I’ll be looking more closely at the psychological and environmental facets of fashion.