Early Editions.

British Vogue February 1987.

Prior to collecting the Chanel Catalogues, the initial push start and inspiration for my newly found obsession with magazines was a girl in my class at high school; I alluded to that in the Career Section on this very site. Asking me if I wanted to off-load a bag of Vogue’s and copies of Women’s Wear Daily, W and Harper’s & Queen; I quickly obliged. I had never read or really heard of Vogue, but after taking the bag of mags home the weekend that rapidly altered. The editions from 1986 – 1987 played a pivotal role in my fascination, especially the British Designers Issue of February 1987, with Cindy Crawford donning the cover. Another edition that I loved was Paris Couture – Spring/Summer 1988. It was a great time and reading about designers like Casley-Hayford, John Galliano, Vivienne Westwood, Jasper Conran and Katherine Hamnett really fuelled me. This is not a retrospective as such, more of a looking back and retelling where and how it all began. Maybe, for some, I wasn’t the biggest name or the most vocal or public. But I can tell you, that was partly intentional. The aim of these posts is to let people know that know matter who or where you are, keep your interests alive. Today the front row is anywhere, in your living room, an airport lounge or terminal, a McDonalds or luxury store. What is important is to keep your inspirations alive and never forget how it all began.