Written Work

  1. Scentitude.com: Know Your Perfumer - Linda Pilkington

    Exquisite, refined, uncompromising - three words instantly associated with Linda Pilkington’s fragrance house, Ormonde Jayne. Founding the brand twenty years ago, Pilkington has come a long way from her humble beginnings of making scented candles from her kitchen table. Spurred on by her own demanding expectations and inspirational vision, Pilkington…

  2. The New Face Of Fashion: The 2020 Mask Trend No One Predicted

    Since the UK government finally confirmed that face coverings will be compulsory from 15th June in enclosed public spaces and on public transport, face masks have swiftly become the unwitting fashion trend of summer 2020. Historically face masks have been commonplace in religious or theatrical performances or used as a…

  3. Bloomers, Bikinis & Burkinis

    Solstice magazine Words / JOANNE M KENNEDY

  4. London, April 2020: The Latest Captivating Film From Mike Goldwater Is Here

    In his latest series of fascinating short films, award-winning editorial, corporate photographer and film-maker Mike Goldwater brings us “London, April 2020” This film is a compilation of short, sharp clips taking us on a poignant journey across London. Captured as the city was brought to an abrupt stand still and…

  5. Giving Back in a Time of Crisis Recipients of the BFC Foundation Fund Pitch in to Spread Positivity

    Flanelle magazine Words / JOANNE M KENNEDY

  6. The Revolution Of The Polka Dot Through History

    It’s been almost ninety years since Miss America (Norma Smallwood) was first photographed wearing a polka dot print swimsuit in 1926. Fast forward ninety something years and the print has transformed into a modern day, versatile wardrobe staple. Withstanding the test of time, the polka dot has a quiet, unremitting…

  7. The Fast Decline Of Fast Fashion

    Statement sleeves, mid length skirts and ruffles are all set to be massive trends this summer; sound familiar? That’s because it is; more and more ‘trends’ are defying the odds and breaking away from the usual commandments of the fashion industry, lasting beyond their proposed shelf lives and evading to…

  8. The Eagerly Anticipated, Alexander McQueen Trailer Has Landed

    8th June, a date for the diary. The eagerly awaited Alexander McQueen biopic is to premiere at the Picturehouse Central, in London.  The documentary teases to focuses around the early beginnings of McQueen; exploring behind the scenes footage, moving interviews with friends and families, spellbinding show footage and personal home…

  9. Meghan Markle Wears Givenchy Wedding Dress By Clare Waight Keller

    It was the most anticipated dress reveals of the year; Meghan Markle wed Prince Harry, wearing a Clare Waight Keller gown for Givenchy. Six hundred carefully selected guests were invited to the nuptials at Windsor Castle, which saw Markle become the Duchess of Sussex. A statement from Kensington Palace confirmed…

  10. Harry Styles Wears Saint Laurent

    Voted one of the best dressed men in the world (GQ 2018), Harry Styles has come along way from the colour co-ordinated, cringeworthy days of boyband style. Long before he went solo from One Direction, Styles was already upgrading his individual aesthetic; with a signature style of patterned embroidery suits,…

  11. Does the Closure of Wardour News Spell the End of Print?

    With the sad news emerging that Wardour News is to close, it appears that longstanding predictions of the collapse of print, is nearing a peak. The Soho establishment serviced London’s fashion-minded, in search of niche independent publications, for almost 34 years. The array of art, design and fashion magazines on…

  12. Five Key London Fashion Week: MENS Trends

    Last weekend the biannual event of London Fashion Weeks Mens took place with an impressive fifty shows and presentations happening at various locations across the city. Aside from an appearance from David Beckham to support his Kent & Curwen label, the four day event lacked the usual array of A-listers…

  13. The Future Of Fur Looks Bleak As John Galliano Joins The Anti Fur Movement

    John Galliano - a man never to shy away from controversy, has recently spoken out one of the most controversial topics in fashion; the use of fur. Joining the likes of Gucci, Michael Kors and Versace, Galliano has vowed to stop using fur products as creative director of Maison Margiela.…

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