From the desk of Mrs Gorman

Carré Otis

MrsGorman — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:43:17 +0000

Just loved Carré Otis in the 90s.

In black leather:

And white denim:

The last image, by Michael Roberts, is a personal favorite. I could look at her all day.

A little light reading: Beauty, Disrupted: A Memoir: The Carre Otis Story

Johnson’s at Chelsea Space

MrsGorman — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:23:12 +0000

This is my favorite image from the Johnson’s exhibition at Chelsea Space curated by Mr G.

I like the idea that the clothes at Johnson’s had a strong costume element to them, that Lloyd was interested in revisiting the youth cults of the post-war period - mods, rockers, beatniks - and making their looks contemporary. Unlike Ralph Lauren, another retailer with a line in myth-making, It’s all very exuberant and tongue-in-cheek. It’s the perfect 80s pop scenario - a one-stop-shop for the one-hit-wonder requiring some enduring youth cult appeal and stage worthy flash.

I love this staff member with her big sleeve roll-up, quiff and bola tie. I’m off to go learn me a buckaroo knot.

Happy Birthday Madoorrrnnnaaaarrr

MrsGorman — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:45:45 +0000

Madonna in Katharine Hamnett in the Washington DC special premiere of Dick Tracy.

Nicked from FuckYeahEarlyMadonna with respect.

Warpaint

MrsGorman — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 12:44:04 +0000

It’s been a strange week in London and the girls from Warpaint have been accompanying me on my ipod on my daily walks. Their sound seems to suit the mood. Aussie drummer - a good thing.

As much as I love them I hope I’ll be back listening to something a little lighthearted soon…

Needlepoint

MrsGorman — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 22:28:28 +0000

The obsession grows, but not quite to £80. I am still stitching a back on to a needlepoint sampler I bought some time ago…so this one must pass.

Navajo needlepoint, green with a hint of red. I hope this finds a good home.

admin — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:28:18 +0000

Built in planters… wood floors and kilims. Yes.

Is that a leather-covered stool of some sort? Both shots from Haw-lin.

Resolutions #2

admin — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:30:09 +0000

More home cooking: baking, learn to make pasta, wintry soups - starting off with baking.

Pics from the Ikea-published Homemade is Best.

Resolution #1

admin — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:22:34 +0000

Keep fit. Walking, running, ballet, diet, abstaining and finding the joy in it…

I generally don’t like big business, so why do I likey Nikey? Hmmm…

Mr Freedom fabric

MrsGorman — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:35:23 +0000

I tried to photograph the fabric that Tommy has given to Mr G to sell through The Look . It’s hard to capture the exact colours of fabric screen printed 30 years ago - they’re so rich and pleasing to the eye because they don’t look like the colours of today.

I’m really taken with the fabric - the crepe is ever-so-slightly stiff where it’s printed, the detail (particularly the boots) is wonderful and overall the piece could be a flag for the early-Seventies, pop-infatuated store.

I hope it finds a loving home.

Sunrise, sunset

MrsGorman — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 14:46:59 +0000

This Pendleton poncho has been in my favorites for weeks now. I just can’t believe it hasn’t sold.

To be worn to Waitrose with a brown turtleneck, some orange tab Levis flares and a clog heel…