Georgina Graham…how to wear preloved clothes

We have been super lucky this week to have spent the day with the coolest and most fabulous make up artist Georgina Graham who has worked for numerous high end glossy titles Dazed Beauty, French Vogue and Self Sevice. She has helped launch make up and skincare lines accross the globe and not only has an incredible knowledge of beauty but in her early days also worked as a stylist so has a huge passion for fashion. She is very aware of the impact fashion is having on the planet and wants to do more to help. Georgina is a local West London gal which makes the collaboration even more suitable. Combining our knowledge around each or our careers and try and put sustainability first. Our first collaboration we wanted to bring the two worlds togther and inspire you into wearing vintage clothes in a modern way through styling and make up. Working for The Face back in the day and other emerging titles in the 90's, these memories got her picking out some of her favourite vintage pieces from our shop and she has written about them, adding her beauty take on it as well as her style tips for each piece. We loved this project so much it's something we hope you will find inspiring too even if you wouldn't wear the pieces you might find it helpful for your own wardrobe, giving you confidence to wear preloved clothes and carry on shopping second hand! 🌶️

We sell by colour on the website, we think this way of shopping makes it much easier to navigate buying preloved clothes. Find you go to colour on our website and hopefully add some of the ideas Georgina made above to give you a modern look to wearing vintage clothes. We want to make vintage accessible allowing you to wear clothes in a modern way without much effort and not be put off by a decade or style and feeling the need to dress like that head to toe. We want to teach you how to wear vintage and make it effortless and current. Love to hear your thoughts is this helpful?

More to come watch this space 🌶️

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Remembering Thierry Mugler

In the wake of the death of one of the most influential fashion designers in the world, Manfred Thierry Mugler, the fashion world has gone into collective mourning and remembrance of his instantly recognisable; hyper-feminine, theatrical and visually stunning haute couture legacy which inspired a whole new generation of fashion creatives and was worn by countless celebrities and cultural icons.

We've rounded up our favourite Mugler looks throughout the history of the label to remember Mugler's visionary impact on 21st century fashion and give you some major style inspiration.

Peek-a-Boo Pearls

From the Fall 1995 Couture collection which featured corseted looks made in collaboration with legendary corset maker Mr Pearl and also showcased some of Mugler's most celebrated looks. Made from velvet and duchesse satin this cheeky-cut out reveal moment is the best way to showcase Mugler's unique take on sexiness, which never took it's self too seriously, and was always fun whilst still staying ultra glam.

Dreamy Drapery

Archetypal Mugler, this look comes from Spring 1998 haute couture collection which birthed many of Mugler's most iconic design tropes. The simple sexiness of this look embodies the pillars of Mugler's legacy; classic drapery, daringly cut shapes and just pure feminine power.

Crystal Cowgirls

Spring/Summer1992, one of Mugler's most legendary fashion shows-cum performance spectaculars. Worn by model, actress and New York club icon Connie Fleming, the look now known as 'The Red Cowgirl' is quintessential Mugler glamour; just the right amount of Camp kitsch paired with couture silhouettes, and of course an overload of bling.

Birth of an Icon

From the Fall 1995 Couture collection, a catwalk show now dubbed "The Woodstock of Fashion" which saw legendary supermodels such as Jerry Hall and Veruschka walk the runway. This dress inspired by Botticelli's The Birth of Venus is the definition of a show stopper. Modelled by one of Mugler's muses Simonetta Gianfelice - the look was famously re-worn over 20 years later by Cardi B at the Grammy Awards in 2019.

Dripping in Elegance

Another knockout look from Spring 1998 Couture, which saw the debut of the 'Wet Look' dress, which became one of Muglers design pillars - we've all seen that Kim K dress he came out of retirement to design for the Met Gala in 2019. A more sleek predecessor to Kimmy's look - the bias cut drapery, chunky jewellery and glass neckpiece is just pure 90's glamour, which we say never goes out of style.

Vava-Voom

Another iconic piece from Spring/Summer1992 - not only were there bedazzled western getups but there were also Biker chicks with a Mugler twist. Now dubbed the Motorcycle corset, complete with leather fringed hem shorts, a leg holster for your beer can and the most major pair of boots we've ever seen - this look captured the hearts of many, most notably Beyoncé who wore a reissued version of the piece for her I am Sasha Fierce tour.

Cyber Sexy

One of Muglers most universally recognisable looks, the seminal 'Robot Woman' will always be one of the most memorable moments in couture history. The look was immortalised by photographer Helmut Newton and to many represents the pinnacle Mugler's theatricality, innovation and imagination - which is why he was able to make such a lasting impact on the fashion industry.