Granny’s in Duke of York Square: Preview of the King’s Road Music + Fashion Trail
Last night saw a preview on a giant outdoor screen in Chelsea’s Duke Of York Square of a couple of the new films celebrating the golden age of London boutique culture.
Author: Paul Gorman
Photography: David Reed’s portrait of Tommy Roberts + John Paul, 1971
Thanks to photographer David Reed for this portrait of Tommy Roberts and John Paul in much satin finery in the office hallway above their Mr Freedom boutique at 20 Kensington Church Street in 1971.
Rough Kids, Sex Pistols + Art School Babies: Tommy Roberts in the final issue of The Word
Out later this week, the final issue of The Word marks a significant staging post in the story of magazine publishing in the digital age. Champions of the written word and intelligent discourse about popular culture, the editorial team headed by veteran double-act Mark Ellen and David Hepworth have assembled a fine last edition in […]
Dream capital: Mrs G on M Goldstein at Dover Street Market
Hackney Road’s M Goldstein is one of London’s most intriguing and exciting retail ventures, a constantly evolving arrangement of antiques and curios, clothing and objets d’art.
Weareuseful’s Alex Geoffrey picks Reasons To Be Cheerful for Shortlist
My book Reasons To Be Cheerful: The Life & Work Of Barney Bubbles receives a special mention from Weareuseful art director Alex Geoffrey in the current issue of London listings magazine Shortlist.
V&A talk today: King’s Road from Mary Quant to Malcolm McLaren + Vivienne Westwood
This morning I am participating in the V&A’s study day From Biba To Topshop with a presentation on the rise and fall of boutique culture in London’s King’s Road, starting with the opening of Bazaar by Archie Nairn, Alexander Plunket-Green and Mary Quant at 138a in 1955 and closing with the establishment of World’s End […]
In conversation with Derek Boshier at Pallant House Gallery tomorrow night
Following his appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Midweek this morning, I will be in conversation with Derek Boshier tomorrow evening at Pallant House Gallery, home to the excellent exhibition of examples of the artist’s engagement with music (and in particular his collaborations with David Bowie and The Clash).
Smiles all round at the Tommy Roberts book launch
There were big smiles for Tommy Roberts at the midsummer’s eve party to celebrate the publication of my new book Mr Freedom – Tommy Roberts: British Design Hero.
Mr Freedom + Kleptomania in Vogue and on the BBC as Tommy Roberts takes to the airwaves
Ahead of Tommy Roberts’ appearance on BBC Radio 4’s Midweek and London Live 94.9’s Robert Elms Show tomorrow, there has been a flurry of media mentions of the mould-breaking boutiques with which he was involved.
Talk at the V&A: 60s posters from Pop to Psychedelia
Tomorrow I’m participating in the V&A study day on British design in the 60s with a talk about the development of graphics and poster art during the decade. I’m speaking at 2.30pm – more details here.