Timeless Clobber

A passion for second hand fashion…

Vivienne Westwood, Designer, Activist, Icon

Vivienne Westwood, Designer, Activist, Icon

I have always been slightly obsessed with Vivienne. I was so upset when she died, I think I expected her to go on forever. What is it about her that fascinated me so much? For me it was her determination and vision, she wasn’t afraid to experiment. Equally she worked...
Are you afraid to wear colour?

Are you afraid to wear colour?

There are those of us who love to stand out from the crowd and others who prefer to blend in and that’s fine we are all individuals, everyone is different. During a recent chat with friends a few of them admitted they didn’t feel comfortable wearing bright colours,...
Dr Martens from function to fashion

Dr Martens from function to fashion

Dr Martens from function to fashion  On April 1st 1960 the first Dr Martens boot was produced. The 1460 eight hole boot had arrived. This was quickly followed by the 1461 three hole shoe. During the first few years, sales of Dr Martens were almost exclusively worn by...
Music and Fashion, the perfect mix?

Music and Fashion, the perfect mix?

Is music and fashion the perfect mix?  I was born in the 1970’s but 1980’s was the decade that really made an impact on me in regards to both music and fashion. Boy George, Adam Ant, Spandau Ballet and Madonna, they all had their individual style. Their looks were...
Should you dress to match your dog?

Should you dress to match your dog?

I love coats, I love my dog, I love coats, I love my dog Can the two be combined? I suppose the first question is, should dogs wear coats? Do dogs need coats? In my defence my dog definitely does need an extra layer during the colder months. Let me explain, she is a...
Do you want to join the beret brigade?

Do you want to join the beret brigade?

The beret – A soft round flat crowned cap usually of woven, hand knitted wool, crocheted cotton, wool felt or synthetic fibres. Mass production began in the 19th century in France and Spain and worn as part of a military uniform (wikipedia)  All very interesting...