Wordsmiths

I’ve been an avid fan of Fashion156 for longer than I recall and over the years it’s simply grown from strength to strength, exhibiting the best of British design talent and the cream of the International crop too. Extensive and informative editorial dealing with a broad range of topics from beauty to apparel makes for much great reading, note also, one Susie Bubble does the news in her unique and thoroughly engaging manner. So first, off, props to all at Fashion156 for an exciting and refreshing online venture!

Anywhat, the inspiration for this post was their latest issue – the Word Issue – which features models in smart and serious wear as Fashion156 address the geek-chic aesthetic. I must admit I find the labelling of a particular style as ‘geeky’, ‘nerdy’ ‘swot-esque’ or any other adjective pertaining to smarts, as just that bit lazy and I vow to avoid doing so at all costs. Don’t you feel it’s somewhat stereotypical or simplistic, to write off all cardigans and thick-rimmed glasses as ‘geeky’?

However, I do appreciate that one has to effectively and efficiently describe the theme and the content within so perhaps they couldn’t help themselves. Now, forget I said anything and feast your eyes on these which more than redeem any generalisation committed.

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Images from Fashion156