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I’m Loving: The Orphan’s Arms

In what seems to be a never-ending accidental discovery of British brands, I’m currently in love with a little brand whose uniqueness and whimsical sensibility is so utterly English, so completely nerdy and ominous, it’s a wonder I didn’t find them until now. Founded in 2010 by two dudes in East London, The Orphan’s Arms […]

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London Fashion Week: Flowers and Other Shocking Spring Trends

In the time between New York Fashion Week and Milan Fashion Week, we have this thing called London Fashion Week.  It’s a brief five days of stories about powerhouses like Burberry, with the obligatory references to accessible brands like Topshop and the occasional shoutout to high-street fashion brands like Whistles. But it’s a blink-and-you-miss-it affair. […]

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I’m Loving: UK Brand Whistles

A minimalist UK brand that has the aesthetic of Zara (albeit pricier–few brands beat Zara’s look-for-less quality/value) and free shipping to the U.S.?  I’m totally down with that. The brand caught my eye with that “feminin” french sweater, which I was able to get my hands on right before it sold out (thanks for the birthday […]