Because you can't have depths without surfaces.
Linda Grant, thinking about clothes, books and other matters.
Pure Collection Ltd.
Net-a-porter UK

Friday 22 February 2008

On the road

From early Monday I am on a three-week book tour of Singapore, Adelaide, Melbourne, various places in New Zealand, culminating in a one-day shopping trip in Hong Kong. (Thank you, Sarah.) Details of the events will be going up on my main website in the next day or two.

I will be maintaining this site, but it will be more of a travel diary. No thought for the day, I'm afraid, or polls.

In the meantime, I'm pleased to say that I have just signed a contract with my publisher to write a non-fiction book about our relationship with clothes. The provisional title was Why Clothes Matter, but my editor has come up with a better name: The Thoughtful Dresser. Now why didn't I think of that? Publication is scheduled for this time next year.

I hope to meet some of you in Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. In the meantime, keep checking in.

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Take a hat and some sunscreen, Linda.

materfamilias said...

Wonderful news -- another book to look forward to. By the way, the listserv I subscribe to here for Vancouver-ites interested in all things bookish (sent out by the Vanc'r International Writers Festival) mentioned, in the latest newsletter, your book and listed several links to reviews. Of course, as a loyal reader here, I was one step ahead with my copy already ordered. Have a good trip!

materfamilias said...

Vancouver, BC, Canada, I should have said

K.Line said...

What great news for you. I love the topic - and the title. K

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your book deal. Have a lovely trip to the Far East and do let us know how you find the shopping.

Anonymous said...

Have a great trip and congratulations on your new book deal.

Els

Anonymous said...

You only have one day to shop in Hong Kong? That's a shame. I recommend another day to go off the beaten track to the warehouses - Joyce, Lane Crawford, Space (Prada, Miu Miu). I also live in Hong Kong and am happy to take you to these places if you have the time. If I don't end up meeting you I highly recommend you check out Vivienne Tam - you may find the perfect dress there. Also, as a New Zealander I agree with Toby - take a hat and sunscreen! Have a great trip!

Anonymous said...

I've just read your Guardian article on Mutton dressers reprinted in Melbourne's Age newspaper. I'm finding mid-40s a terrible age to dress - I am conscious of not wanting to dress too young, but I don't want to dress too old either. Most shops seem to cater for young women or my mother! For work I've always liked wearing a fairly classic look, but now I fear that it might age me. I could try to develop my individual style, but between work, 3 teenagers and postgrad study, I don't have much time to give this due attention. I wish someone would just open a shop catering to my age group, so I could go in there knowing that I wouldn't end up looking like mutton dressed as lamb, or just mutton....
*Mel*

Gi said...

Welcome to Hong Kong, the shopping capital :)

E said...

welcome to Singapore! The great shopping belt of Orchard road. From the high end Paragon Mall to the quirky young funky shops of Far East Plaza.

Hope you'll have a great time!

E

Miss Cavendish said...

Have a wonderful promotional trip, Linda. I look forward to your newest book too.

Anonymous said...

When are you scheduled to stop in Singapore? I tried checking your other site, but couldn't find the information. Hope I haven't missed you already!

Michelle