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The Vans sneaker wearing teenage tearaway spends most of his time looking at jazz mags, skipping school or joyriding, but don’t let that put you off. Just like Reeves, he manages to stay close to the slacker vibe uniform, with long-sleeved jersey crewnecks, layered under polo shirts or tunics, all topped off with baggy pants and a beanie. Maybe it's all in the hair? I've always had a soft spot for pony-tailed ravers, or blokes who are still rocking that laissez-faire attitude to male grooming.

Like most stories, you fall into it by accident or necessity, you fall in love with it, you learn the trade, you work every position within the industry, you advance through senior roles and then... well, then you take the leap. It takes 20 years to get there but I feel I opened my first restaurant at the right time. Not too early, not too late.

When I first emailed JP (as he likes to sign off, now with the addition of CBE at the end) back in the autumn, I quickly understood that he was every bit as unexpected and refreshing as his body of work. The studio was a minimalist dream, with a concrete staircase, a neat library of books and shelves full of materials in light, muted tones. But when John arrived for a chat and photos, coffee in hand, he wasn’t quite as I expected – he likes to have no structure to his day, he’s into trainers (day wear and gym) and listens to Frank Ocean. Intriguing."

Anni Albers (1899 - 1994), born in Berlin, Germany, was one of the most influential textile artists of the twentieth century. Admired for her pioneering wall hangings and textiles, Albers was also a prolific printmaker. 

 

My grandma Sadie spent (what felt like) every afternoon of her retirement making cardigans for my kid sister and I, busily clacking away with ‘Countdown’ on full blast and the odd glance over at the knitting pattern.

Come and join us for a drink at the launch of our new store at 7 Calvert Avenue, E2 7JP on Thursday 4th October from 6-9pm