~Carpet Bags~

Handbag and jewelry designer Wendy Nichol has collaborated with bespoke textile producer Vanderhurd on a selection of limited edition clutches and handbags made from hand crafted silk dhurriade on traditional looms. As a result they are incredibly hard wearing and sure to last a life time, if you can get your hands on them. The first edition arrives in March at La Garçonne. (www.lagarconne.com)

~Muse~

JAQUES DE BASCHER DE BEAUMARCHAIS

a drwaing of Jaques by David Hockey

~Milan~

I have been so excited about the menswear shows in Milan for Winter 2011/12. None more so than the Prada presentation which featured amazingly wearable wardrobe staples in black, navy, chocolate brown and claret. I want the whole lot for myself. Have a look at the collection below which includes footage of the incredible two storey catwalk.

~I likey~

Jeneil Williams And Nyasha Matonhodze for Giles

~Muse- Diaghilev and the Ballet Russes~

Here are two amazing things inspired by the Ballet Russes. Firstly Yves Saint Laurents 1967 collection, and secondly Faun's modern interpretation 'In the spirit of Diaghilev'. Hope you enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKWXFoLqYeg&feature=related

~Portraits of the Mind: Visualizing the Brain from Antiquity~

This book by Carl Schoonover shows a selection of images of the long history of the brain's depiction, from the first raw sketches of antiquity, through early electroencephalograph (EEG) recordings, to the abstract art of modern-day scanners.

~Gareth Pugh Pitti 2011 - Film by Ruth Hogben~