Lately, my trips to London have tended to be in the winter months, but in July, I made my way across the pond to take in the tennis at Wimbledon. And so, I found myself in London at the height of summer, which meant one thing: flowers were everywhere. Seemingly every place I went in … More London: The City in Bloom
When I heard that there was going to be a Christian Dior retrospective at the V&A, I knew it was a must-see for me. As has been well-documented here, I’m fairly obsessed with fashion exhibits, and Dior was – and still is! – one of the biggest names in fashion of them all. There was … More London: Into the Dream World of Dior
One thing I really love about visiting London on a fairly regular basis is that it gives me a chance to delve into some of the city’s more off-the-beaten-path museums and attractions. And during this trip, I definitely wracked up a few such places! From modern art to retro fashion, my London explorations this time … More London: Museums, Markets, and Mewses
I love a good fashion exhibit, so when I learned that the V&A was showcasing the work of Cristóbal Balenciaga last winter, I knew I had to carve out a slot for it on my itinerary. In truth, however, I didn’t know a thing about Balenciaga, other than the fact that … he made couture … More London: Shaping Fashion with Balenciaga at the V&A
