MORAG BRUCE

What’s in a name?

moragbruce@gmail.com — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:31:05 +0000

I’m not massively keen on the name, but Nasty Gal has some very nice things and great, fun photography. I want this, especially. More early 90s clubwear after the click…

Hello again early 90s

moragbruce@gmail.com — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:30:35 +0000

Old copies of Vogue make you realise how many fashion brands must be saying, ‘Hang on, we’ve done this before, 20 years ago. Shall we just have a poke around in the cupboards, find the designs and do the same thing again? No one will mind!’ I certainly don’t mind, my mum wouldn’t let me wear any of it last time round. But now I am free! I loved the bold reds, pastels, prints and over-the-top tailoring then and I love them now…

Spring/ summer by Mes Dames

moragbruce@gmail.com — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:46:56 +0000

The spring/summer collection from Swedish label Mes Dames. In designer Lisa Wikander’s words… ’The collection is inspired by Palma Bucarelli, the beautiful and bright heroine who played a significant role in the 20th century Italian art scene. She was assigned the role of inspector for the renowned Roman Borghese Gallery at the age of 23 and the first woman art museum director in Italy. Her impact on artists and contemporary cultural change makers throughout her carrier testifies her vital personality and charisma. Her appearance was always sophisticated and elegant.’ Photography: Anna Malmberg

Very beautiful (just like her autumn/winter collection). More chic, refined, elegant, general sexiness after the click-through…

Pattern Power / Superstripe

moragbruce@gmail.com — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:30:57 +0000

I always think Patternity is like having another set of eyes that help you see the world in a different way. Both mathematical and poetic, these eyes pick up on the shadows, splashes, ripples, edges, corners and mixtures that might normally go unnoticed, or at least not be celebrated for their pattern. And it’s an addictive fella. Pattern Power / Superstripe is the team’s first annual festival of pattern exploration, which will be about ‘celebrating pattern everywhere – from the mundane to the magnificent.’ Lovely dreamy soundtrack from Death In Vegas on the website, too. The festival opens on Saturday 6 April, but expect pics to be Tweeted at tonight’s launch!

There are lots of events, talks and workshops (I love the sound of Patterns in Space and Beyond), as well as collaborations. One of which is with designer Richard Brendon in two striking bone china tea sets – Reason (top) and Warp (bottom). You can enter a draw to win a set at the exhibition. I’ll be buying many, many tickets.

Something for the weekend

moragbruce@gmail.com — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:16:26 +0000

Thanks Kate Spade for your new brand Saturday. It’s brilliant. Thanks for making lots of amazing clothes, accessories and interiors bits in my favourite colours (which is mostly no colours, with one added colour). Thanks especially for the op-art print. Well done on launching in Japan and online in the US. Now, how about a store in the UK? More monochrome fabulousness after the click…