Harris Tweed from the Outer Hebrides
This week, the Outer Hebrides of Scotland are looming large in my imagination. It's all due to Freya North's new book, Little Wing, which I devoured over the weekend. She is a favorite author of mine, and one of her special gifts is her setting descriptions. This book was partially set on the rugged island along the coast of Scotland, and now I'm dreaming of craggy, windswept beaches.
Johnston’s of Elgin
When we think of fashion history, we, naturally, think of designers, trends, and the looks of an era. What we don't think of as readily is the history of the fabric itself.
The Abba Museum – The Grand Swedish Textile Tour
There are many things that I'm looking forward to on the Grand Swedish Textile Tour – after all, Sweden has a rich textile history. But, I'm particularly looking forward to visiting the ABBA Museum. I'm especially thrilled to see the costumes – you can even play virtual dress-up in their grooviest sequined finery. There is also the option to get on stage for some karaoke. I'm not much of a singer, but if you'll do it, I'll do it.
Spencer
Everybody is talking about the new movie Spencer, starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana. Specifically, I keep hearing about the costumes, which are supposed to be phenomenal. In this article, designer Jacqueline Durran discusses the task of reinterpreting Princess Diana's iconic wardrobe for this fictionalized world, creating a balance of recognizably "Diana" outfits that weren't actual recreations.