Eventful week - thus far.
Went to the Close Up and Private Show, Hamburg.
What a spread. The curators proved to have a good eye by putting on the first ever CU+P gallery exhibition and by choice of venue - expansive, unassuming with a maze of wall-space around which to navigate. Sergei was in fine form, as were Juergen Alker (of Alkr) and Francis (of Greensleeves To A Ground). Both, like me, came to share in the enthusiasm.
(Among other things) Sergei wore a beautiful navy blue blazer and a silk/ cotton/ linen off-white button-down Ralphla shirt. Crisp. Francis wore a blue check madras Ralphla tie and a pair of brilliantly beat up All Stars. Over these sneakers we bonded immediately. Juergen rocked a red and blue hi-tech, subtle spec anorak by Staples. Very tasteful.
There's me in a pair of wing-tips in conversation with Francis, as captured immaculately by Sergei himself.
Next day, back in London. Dinner with friends; Sam Bully, Sharp Chris, Kev Rowland, Jimmy Mellor, Ian and Ian from Hunky Dory, Dr Martin and myself.
What a spread. It was the idea of the Hunky Dory crew. It was a great idea. As with Francis, the core of the relationships began with a common interest in clothes. Just as the night before, it felt like the start of something significant - altho I'm not as yet sure what that might be.
There's Dr Martin in a white / blue strip Oxford button-down Ralphla sitting next to Jimmy in a Brooks Bros white / blue Oxford button-down shirt. Captured, rather clumsily by me.
Next stop, Paris for the Paul Smith Show. The adventure continues...
A note about Hamburg: really amazing place; met some incredibly hospitable people there - special thanks to Dennis Tietz and Julia for the totally spontaneous guided tour!
