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Friday, 1 October 2010

Laura Ashley on acid

Am I the only female in the south-east of England who cannot stand Cath Kidston? Truly?

I just don't get it.

It's twee, indulgent, soppy, wet, slushy, nauseatingly smug and just too simperingly girly for words. It's formulaic, unimaginative, derivative and girls you're being played for fools. Get some edge about you and have some individuality.

It's Laura Ashley on acid. And I hated that too, but I didn't have an outlet to rant on.

Do me a favour all you fans, dress yourselves from head to toe in CK, including the obligatory apron and wellies of course, take hold of the hands of your over-indulged, spoilt little fashion appendages (that's the offspring by the way) step into your CK wallpapered and accessorised kitchen and, bingo, with a bit of luck disappear from my view forever.
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4 comments:

  1. Jodie Davis1 October 2010 at 03:47

    You may be horrified by what I'm about to say so brace yourself. Here goes...

    I own a few Cath Kidston items! There I've said it and I'm proud. The hand cream is beautiful and I like some of their 1940/50s style dresses. However, I do believe that the brand exists for those who have little imagination when it comes to vintage clothing and furniture. There have also been occasions when I have walked into the shop and obsessive, psycho house wife has come to mind!

    But if you know what you're doing and you team their clothes up with other brands and vintage pieces, Cath Kidston clothing works.

    Unfortunately the majority of their customers are middle-class yummy mummies who haven't got a clue and are dressed head to toe, accessories included in the brand!

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  2. Charlotte4 October 2010 at 06:36

    i'd rather be dressed head to toe in CK than burberry! Someone I know had a friend whose entire wedding list was CK - someone get me a divorce lawyer quick!

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  3. SH5 October 2010 at 05:23

    each to their own.......

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  4. Dave Wilson6 October 2010 at 06:33

    As if not being asked to imagine myself wearing a tight fitting tee shirt with hot pants that just about cover your bottom, a pair or ankle socks and plimsolls, I've now got to dress myself from head to toe in CK, including the obligatory apron and wellies of course, take hold of the hands of my over-indulged, spoilt little fashion appendages (that's the offspring by the way) step into my CK wallpapered and accessorised kitchen. I'm committed to being creative, but this is just much to ask?
    On a serious note, I agree with you Jo, it's a meaningless fad that's been done so many times (remember Liberty's?), at exorbitant prices. They must see us coming. Or not in my case.

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