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Shop, Worship, Love - Designer Travel Diary

Fri, 15 Jul 11

Earlier this month, Shirt Studio’s head designers flew across the globe on a buying trip and were greeted by a most glamorous and gracious host: Italy.

In the wake of Milan Fashion Week, the vibrant European nation was buzzing with fashion euphoria; as the cobblestoned streets served as the perfect runway for walking works of art. The Shirt Studio designers traipsed the Italian fashion circuit – visiting local fabric mills and textile artisans to seek inspiration for the Spring/Summer shirting collection. Read on for behind the scenes travel excerpts from the designers as well as fashion tips hot off the press - featuring the sartorial cities of Rome and Venice.

The Window Shopping Revolution

Fri, 17 Jun 11

We can all identify with the dream-like image of Audrey Hepburn wistfully gazing into Tiffany’s bright department store on an otherwise gloomy morning, croissant in hand.

Half a century later, the rise of online shopping has proven to be a perfect pick-me-up, allowing us to easily combine croissants and window shopping in the comfort of our own home.

Walk like an Egyptian

Thu, 19 May 11

Pyramids, hieroglyphs and the sphinx – these are the attractions that are easily associated with the ancient civilisation of Egypt. However, there is a seemingly modest Egyptian export that has become renowned worldwide for its luxurious texture.... Cotton...

Trend Alert - Colour My World

Thu, 19 May 11

One trend was on the lips of every buyer, designer and just plain admirer: Colour blocking....

Shop Till Your Internet Browser Drops

Thu, 19 May 11

“I like my money right where I can see it - hanging in my closet.”

Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City.

Are you a ruthless online bargain hunter, ready to whip out your credit card details to snag a must have product that was pre-released in Japan seven seconds ago? Or perhaps the smiling assistants at your local boutique know you by name, phone number and most importantly, shoe size?

Tailoring: From Savile Road to Shirt Studio

Thu, 21 Apr 11

The fine art of tailoring first originated in Europe, as the Renaissance shifted the emphasis of clothing from function to form. Italian tailors were especially renowned for their sartorial sophistication and their knowledge of fit and quality fabric.

Constant Craving

Thu, 24 Mar 11

It might be a newly purchased pair of shoes. A caramelised crème brulee served on a bed of succulent wild berries. Or perhaps the eye-catching red headed librarian who you hope to run into in the sci-fi fantasy section?