All in Life

Ethical Fashion: myth, buzz word or reality?

Has the revolution begun? There are whispers on the streets of WC1 and they are getting louder. It may not be seeking to overthrow a government or deconstruct a socio-economic concept but it is seeking fair treatment for thousands of unknown victims, hidden behind the glossy facades of leading household names. The revolution will not be televised but it sure will be tweeted. I am talking of the Fashion Revolution that is...

New Year New You - A New AFRORETRO?

Wowsers 2013 was a sure-fire rollercoaster of a year for us at AFRORETRO.  Ups, downs, upside downs, exhilaration to near vomit-induced fear.  Hence I sought to see in the New Year calmly in the rolling fields of Suffolk.  Long walks, good friends, country pubs and oh yeah my lap top with a 6th of January proposal deadline…a project to refine, write and describe, a budget to formulate, complete with marketing and funding strategy…well this is me we’re talking about.  We’ve applied to Yinka Shonibare ‘s Guest Projects Africa…but more about that later.

AFRORETRO - Beyond The Clock

Limehouse Old Town Hall is a lovely old building that’s doing the shabby chic thing.  It’s a little bit crusty and I personally feel some Milton cleaning wipes could go a long way here. But wait for it… when you get in there you’re hit by these huge vaulted ceilings and as your eye travels across the room you notice all these beautiful details like the carved balustrades, the intricate cornices and all of a sudden you’re like, “If AFRORETRO won the lottery we would totally buy this place!”. Despite scuffed skirting boards and mismatched tables you can see the glory - a little faded, perhaps - but actually it’s a great venue for a craft fair.