In December 2020, I interviewed my friend, the artist, writer and a director of Transition Gallery, Alex Michon for an ...

The Slits – they were doing something that was extraordinary. They were playing with gender stereotypes like the party dress. Viv Albertine had this party dress we sewed for her (below), which she ...

In December 2020, I interviewed my friend, the artist, writer and a director of Transition Gallery, Alex Michon for an article for Bon Magazine called ‘Can what you wear change who you are?’ I could ...

Alex Michon in her sewing studio wearing Joe Strummer’s jacket; The Slits by Anton Corbijn; Jeannette Lee by Janette Beckham NOTE: Most images are digitally enhanced. Some posts use affiliate links ...

And I made quite a few for Jeannette Lee. I would wear the miniskirt a lot, but I would wear it with very dark black tights. It wasn’t sexual in a way, it was just hard-wearing. And I always wore it ...

Just finished reading an early copy of Phil Strongman’s Acme BOY: The Birth of Punk & Anti-Fashion 1975-1985*. It’s a ...

It’s only taken oh, circa 15 years, but fashion brand founders (and creative directors) have finally twigged that they are ...

Acme BOY:The Birth of Punk & Anti-Fashion 1975-1985 by Phil Strongman is published in 2025. Pre-order it here *.

Just finished reading an early copy of Phil Strongman’s Acme BOY: The Birth of Punk & Anti-Fashion 1975-1985*. It’s a riveting read with Strongman’s straight-shooting yet humorous tone giving us ...

It’s only taken oh, circa 15 years, but fashion brand founders (and creative directors) have finally twigged that they are their own best brand ambassadors. I mean in truth, yes, it’s a lot. Creating ...