Knock on door… opened to a vision… I swear it was Zandra Rhodes. Woman of middle youth, blonde hair escaping from funky woolly hat but her eye shadow was the most intricate bright – almost clown-like – I have every seen close up. It was predominantly red but with blues and golds and stuff – I think in tiny squares. It was amazing. Twinkly eyes, colourful clothes like Joseph’s coat of many colours, white knee boots, clip board in hand. Her opening words to Rider: ‘I love your hair’ – I immediately warmed to her since my hairdresser had just worked her magic and I look a million dollars. I really should have agreed to help her market research but I’d just switched the iron on. Oh what a lost opportunity… I could kick myself…a chat with Zandra Rhodes, or her sister…. How long did it take to put on that eye shadow? Where did she find her clothes? Did she know that vintage shop in Edinburgh? I bet she was such a great fun person … what a missed opportunity… Bugger. :O(





