Sat 22nd Dec: Christmas Sale

Here are some snaps from our studio Christmas Sale including Janine Barraclough jewellry and JWAnderson knitwear.......... my my table of stocking fillers for sale in sushi boxes........ purchased by Mei Hui who visited me at home the following day to see more............. wearing a dress with a pattern that totally encapsulates my aesthetic and fitted perfectly amongst my cushions!!  <3 font="font">

Friday 21st Dec: HAPPY 2013

"Happy 2013" by Amy Gwatkin, Anna Leader & Fred Butler

Weds 19th Dec: ‘If I should Die Tonight’ by Rosy Nicholas

When I read the title ‘If I should Die Tonight’ for Rosy's first major solo show I was mildly worried and totally missed the point, so thank goodness it all fell into place when she explained it to me, stood under a montage of Marvin Gaye.  Not only is it the title of a track by the legend and personal hero to Rosy, but also describes the concept for her filling the gallery with all of her favourite things - as if it were an Egyptian tomb or time capsule to encapsulate her passions.  Rosy is obsessed with all things Pharaoh which accounts for her trademark bust (now pimped up with glowing eyes) which first made an appearance on her Supermarket Sarah wall.  To add into the ancient world mix, Rosy has made her own wallpaper with unique mark-making patterns on each roll, reflecting her other preoccupation of Hockney and his squiggle illustrative style.  Add to this a measure of Memphis geometric shelves  and a pinch of Jean-Paul Goud-ish props ........... and you have the Indiana Jones meets Keith Haring kind of heaven where Rosy is channelling her energy if the world should come to an end tomorrow.  The problem is that I don't think she'll be able to keep any of this enchanting ephemera because everyone else wants a piece............. including me ............ especially the gorgeous tiger statue built exactly like its stepped out of one of her drawings. 

Step into Rosy's 80's jazzy world to experience the full effect for yourself during the holiday season at Jaguar Shoes until 27^th January 2013 at:

32- 36 Kingsland Road. London. E2 8DA

You can also visit the NO ONE boutique across the road to buy her Christmas Cards..

Saturday 15th Dec: "Dodecahedron Collision" Swatch

Here it is,  last week I finally got my own model of the SWATCH watch that I designed and launched in November.  Ella Dror captured the moment I opened it at their showroom which was an extremely exciting moment having waited patiently to get my paws on the finished article.  I made the prototype which Swatch technically developed into a reality and I signed off a sample, but this was the actual moment I could hold the real thing.  The packaging is an iridescent box with spectrum foil logo and the prism gift box is an exact replica of my maquette with a bonus magnet streamline latch.  I designed the watch to be interactive so that you can hold it in sun-rays to make colourful beams like a stain-glass window.  The centre of the dial has a silver disc like a mirror to reflect the beams and the hands are glow-in-the-dark so its still cosmic after sun-down!  The best thing, is the strap components hinge on elastic like a little girl's bracelet so there is no fastening - its all one circular piece.  

Its very surreal having my own Swatch as its my childhood dream come true!  A stream of events kick started by this blog ........... when i-D asked to feature me in a Swatch advertorial about their 3 favourite bloggers (alongside Bryan Boy and Gary Card) I was latterly approached by MTV to blog for their Swatch sponsored website.......... which involved an interview with Beth Ditto which was seen by Swatch HQ who then asked to meet me to discuss potentially designing a product.............. hey presto a few years down the line and some stepping stones leap-frogged.......... this is the result and its my purest vision of my most desired watch, if I could have one for myself........ as much colour on one wrist as possible!

Read more in an interview for The Metro here.

Friday 14th Dec: Andrew Logan and Piers Atkinson Christmas fair

The annual Christmas Fair at Andrew Logan's glasshouse where I covet cases of cosmic mirrored accessories and this year picked up a pair of Piers Atkinson bunny ears!  <3 font="font">

(Amongst the images are Andrew's festive Father Christmas necklace and top pocket of fairy lights ........photo booth at Zandra Rhodes Christmas party afterwards........... and Margot Bowman in her new JWAnderson furry hooded coat)

Tues 11th Dec: Margot Bowman's Clanimals for The Town Hall Hotel - The Process

Here is a behind the scenes scoop on how the Clanimals got their camouflage!!