GRAPHIC WEAVE

Topshop Boutique's 'Graphic Weave' print looks a lot like the sofas in the Earl of Lonsdale pub.... just saying.

WAXED FABRIC

I grew up opposite Kensington Temple and the congregation at the 8am service were always spectacularly dressed in prints like this.

I find it fascinating that this fabric which in England is so culturally associated with West Africa originates in Indonesia via the Netherlands. (Yinka Shonibare does too).

For those interested in the history of this fabric, Julia Felsenthal's article is great.

On sale at Shepherd's Bush Market...

LEAVERS HOODIES (OR NOT)

Josie's pyjamas! In year thirteen (partially down to my precocious insistence) instead of the leavers hoodies our textiles class printed these for everyone. Although it's slightly ridiculous surely it has to be better than an endless list of forgettable names on your back?