Kassandra Komplex

Reads. Writes. Moisturises.

The Nastiest Novelists

Published on January 17, 2024 by kassandrakx

Fran Lebowitz, who’s never wrong, is often asked for her views on all kinds of things, and just as often she replies that she has no power over anything, and doesn’t understand why people care… More

Paris Lately

Published on January 13, 2024January 14, 2024 by kassandrakx

I haven’t been very successful with securing exhibition tickets recently. My unlucky streak continued in Paris a few months ago.

Bring No Clothes: Charleston & Bloomsbury

Published on January 7, 2024 by kassandrakx

I wanted to see the Chanel exhibition in London last November, but it was sold out. I took this personally, and booked tickets to see Bring No Clothes: Bloomsbury and the Philosophy of Fashion, instead.

The Winner’s Hour

Published on January 3, 2024 by kassandrakx1 Comment

A Happy New Year to those who do not get up at 5am.

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All of them 90s called

Published on October 7, 2023 by kassandrakxLeave a comment

It is confusing that the 90s pop culture and fashion are being referred to as vintage these days, given it’s been just fifteen or so years.

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Anna Wintour Appreciation Post

Published on September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 by kassandrakxLeave a comment

Anna Wintour had lunch with the FT this weekend, and I had thoughts.

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How To: La Rentrée Social Conduct

Published on September 24, 2023 by kassandrakxLeave a comment

Even the most avid European holidayers are back to work, kids are back to school, and everybody off sick with cold. For the next ten months I can commute to work in peace, without being exposed to random people’s sweaty – and terrifyingly often bare – armpits and unpedicured extremities. I am done seeing people live their best lives and letting their inner child roam free on their endless holidays. ‘Tis the season for appropriately clothed adults.

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