My tastes formed quite early. All I ever wanted to do was go to costume museums. Hamish Bowles costumeearlyform Change image and share on social
The whole scale and scope of the decorating and fashion business in this country are incomparably grander than in London. What's thrilling about America in general, and the New York fashion scene in particular, is its optimism. It makes the whole experience energizing and uplifting. Hamish Bowles americabusinesscountry share on social
Actually, I had no idea what shooting hoops was or were. I thought dunking was something you did with a beignet and a cup of steaming coffee. I wasn't exactly sure what a Knick was. Hamish Bowles beignetcoffeecup Change image and share on social
I was a fashion editor for years in London before I came to 'Vogue,' and I spent my life arranging the folds of a ball gown skirt for a picture and pinning fabric and using all those stylist tricks. And you don't have to do that now because they can do it in Photoshop. Hamish Bowles arrangeballeditor share on social
In the face of postwar austerity, hundreds of brides-to-be across the country sent Princess Elizabeth their clothing coupons so that she could have the dress of their dreams. Hamish Bowles austeritybrideclthe Change image and share on social
My mother is the sort of woman who not only can raise a chicken and roast it to moist perfection but, as she proved to my openmouthed sister and me on a family holiday to Morocco when we were very young, can barter for one in a market, kill it, pluck it, and then cook it to perfection. Hamish Bowles barterchickencook share on social
Possessions. The very word is potent - suggestive as it is of ownership both material and erotic. To possess. Possession. Possessed. Hamish Bowles eroticmaterialownership Change image and share on social
What an electric thrill it sends up and down the spine, how it sets the heart racing: A Royal Romance! A Royal Wedding! The pomp and the pageantry! Hamish Bowles electricheartpageantry Change image and share on social
I started collecting couture when I was about 10 or 11 years old, and the very first piece I bought was a Balenciaga suit from 1962. Hamish Bowles balenciagabuycollect Change image and share on social