VELOUR’s second issue we offer an intriguing insight into Chanel’s accidental success story and offer recognition to Sydney based designer, Dion Lee, who showcased his SS11 collection at the iconic Sydney Opera House.

VELOUR also recognises the work and imagination behind Nicholas Kirkwood and his fantastical footwear designs and remember 80’s London boutique ‘Sign of the Times’; we speak to the boutique’s founder, Fiona Cartledge. Issue 2 also offers a retrospective look at genious fashion designer: Martin Margiela in: ‘The man who wasn’t there’.