Did you enjoy yesterday’s post on Alex Michon and her punk style evolution? If so, there’s more. I asked her to unearth some ...

So here is Part 2. I hope you’ll find it as fascinating as I do. Alex was adamant she wanted photos that showed her as she really was – a ‘shy punk’ and not a poser. However, a lot of her photos do ...

Here’s a postcard from Joe relating to our silk-stocking type shirt. [Alex made a shirt for Joe Strummer with see-through black sleeves that were double-hemmed to look like stocking tops, a twist on ...

Just finished reading an early copy of Phil Strongman’s Acme BOY: The Birth of Punk & Anti-Fashion 1975-1985*. It’s a ...

The Slits – they were doing something that was extraordinary. They were playing with gender stereotypes like the party dress. Viv Albertine had this party dress we sewed for her (below), which she ...

In December 2020, I interviewed my friend, the artist, writer and a director of Transition Gallery, Alex Michon for an article for Bon Magazine called ‘Can what you wear change who you are?’ I could ...

Did you enjoy yesterday’s post on Alex Michon and her punk style evolution? If so, there’s more. I asked her to unearth some photos for me and as well as the photos (apologies for the bad quality – ...

Alex Michon in her sewing studio wearing Joe Strummer’s jacket; The Slits by Anton Corbijn; Jeannette Lee by Janette Beckham NOTE: Most images are digitally enhanced. Some posts use affiliate links ...

Ok, she’s been on my radar since around 2014, but is Marie Marot on yours? She should be! This shirt designer is her own best brand ambassador (wait, why isn’t she on Substack?!). Her personal ...