Monthly Archives: August 2012
the proust questionnaire: katiuscia baccani
Katiuscia Baccani – our Italian-based commercial manager – is the latest member of the MOU team to share her answers to the Proust Questionnaire. What do you love most about your work? Travelling. What’s your favourite food? Cuisine is art. … Continue reading
humanoid aw12
Our love affair with Dutch brand Humanoid continues with their AW12 collection. It’s all about natural fibres, earthy tones, easy layering and – every so often – a pop pattern or colour. Sign us up.
miranda kerr in new zealand
No, we’re not homesick for Shelley’s homeland, but we do adore these photos of model Miranda Kerr taken by her husband Orlando Bloom while the pair were in New Zealand. The spread, which was shot for the New York Times Style … Continue reading
(ep.11) we are not amoused: a single mother’s guide to LA
Twenty ruminations on how not to be a lady in honour of Nora Ephron (1941-2012), who I thank for, among others, Silkwood, Heartburn and When Harry Met Sally. Continue reading
life’s a beach
With the Olympics done and dusted, I’m sure there’s a little time before the rigours of the new fashion season for a mini break. Perhaps a beach holiday? I blame photographer Gray Malin. He’s got me in the mood for some … Continue reading
l’officiel paris gets us in the mood for aw12
Even though we’re loving the summer weather at the moment, it’s hard not to get excited by the new season, particularly when L’Officiel Paris produces editorials like this. Bring on AW12. Images via FGR. MOU fan? Please join us on Facebook, follow us … Continue reading
illustrator daryl feril reinterprets high fashion brands
Daryl Feril is a stylish pair of clever clogs when it comes to subtle messages and beauty, as highlighted by these pieces. He’s taken logos, including Chanel, Dior, YSL and Prada, and added florals and colour to pitch each brand’s … Continue reading
(ep.10) we are not amoused: a single mother’s guide to LA
Booze: Put hip flask of ketamine and absinthe in the glove compartment. Just in case 40- minute commute takes 4 hours. Cigs: Joint next to hip flask. Flask lonely. Diet: Trail mix is a lie. It’s only for car journeys. No one takes … Continue reading
vintage vogue
When celebrities started replacing models on the covers of fashion magazines, industry purists got a little upset. These days, it’s par for the course, but what happened when models bumped the illustrators from the top job? I’m asking because I’ve … Continue reading
(ep.12) we are not amoused: a single mother’s guide to LA
Booze: Trying to persuade myself that sake is Macrobiotic. It is, right? Cigs: A friend left a packet behind. Keeping them in a drawer so I get-off on resisting temptation. Diet: Too much tofu definitely makes your boobs bigger. Exercise: … Continue reading →