I read that ludicrous line, “without historical intent…” on a museum explanatory sheet today, about…
Raw Material, Finished Article
BA 84 overnight to Britain.
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Westminster, Elizabeth Tower (aka Big Ben), the Eye.
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Kensington Gardens, back yard of Buck House, and a plane from Iran; something you don’t see everyday (or, you know, ever in Canada).
The fly in Sunday afternoon was a dreary autumn sepia but it was clear and thrilling to be so close over central London. It must irritate locals no end, particularly in the SW, with a low LHR flyover, but for anyone with a window seat it’s a thrill to live out a drone shot.
Rocki was scheduled for a pick-up; chauffeur service! Unfortunately a “fireball” crash with a car on fire, one dead and three sent to trauma effectively shut the M4 before the Heathrow exit. I took the Express to Paddington, the Elizabeth to Farringdon and the Thames Link to Cricklewood. It was late by now; we orderedin south Indian and chewed the fat.
Monday was a bright, beckoning fall day. In the morning I headed off to the Museum of London Docklands for a show on the history of tailoring in London, specifically the influence of the Jewish immigrant community over the mid-1800s through late 20th century.
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The fashion influence on popular culture was beautifully illustrated with pop stars, athletes and royalty embracing “home grown” talent.
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Following that there were some minor shopping excursions for tea from Fortnum’s and a few odds and sods, lunch at a pub off Onslow Gardens, then a mid-afternoon booking for Diva at the Victoria and Albert, a fashion show celebrating the celebratory clothing of celebs from Sarah Bernhardt and Maria Callas through Billie Eilish and Lizzo.
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Yep, that’s Janelle Monae’s vulva dress. The great thing about the V&A is that no matter where you turn there’s something magic.
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