(TWO THOUSAND AND) THIRTEEN

It can be unanimously agreed upon that 2012 was a phenomenal year. It thrived upon change and almost everyone I know was uprooted from normality and thrust into new beginnings and adventures. Change can be baffling, disconcerting and scary and I think it's then that we can cling to the fashion, art and film to comfort us as it moves just as rapidly as the world does. I stumbled across this post a while ago and I think it resonated with me because our world is thirsting for creative evolution and its happening now: 

"If you had told me 3 years ago that Alexander McQueen would commit suicide leaving his label to (costume designer) Sarah Burton, that John Galliano would be fired for anti-Semitic behavior from not only his own label but also Dior where he would be replaced by Raf Simons - king of minimalism, that Jil Sander would return to Jil Sander, that Kanye West would start his own label showing at Paris Fashion Week, that Margiela would collaborate with H&M, and that ALEXANDER WANG would replace Nicolas Ghesquière at BALENCIAGA

I probably would have said you were on crack." - via dinnerwithannawintour

I've spent the entirety of my summer break working as a tea lady and reading fantasy, fiction and about the ins and outs of the industry I admire above all others - fashion, you're a beautiful thing.

I'll leave you with a cumulative appreciation trail of photos documenting my favourite parts of 2012. 

Grace Coddington on the cover of i-D, such an ethereal beauty with immeasurable talent

My dishevelled creative space where I've often sat up all night fixing disastrous university assignments. Over the summer I've scored a place writing men's fashion features and music/pop culture news at LUNA magazine. Perhaps I'll have to add to my wall of inspiration...

My bedroom is my sanctuary

My days off have been well spent soaking up a little bit of the things I love whilst avoiding the sun

Givenchy 2012 Haute Couture.  

Will and Alena 

Bek and Will 

Chloe Sevigny debuting for Miu Miu. I love vintage tea cups, I love Chloe Sevigny and I love Miu Miu more than most other things in the world. Perfection. 

Happy new year and all the best for 2013.

SILKANDMONEY