Introducing SewnNotThrown, a one-woman fabric recycling fashion brand run by Crawley based Meg Davis. After being inspired by TV’s The Great British Sewing Bee, Meg, 32, started making garments using preloved and unwanted fabrics in 2020 to bring together comfort and sustainability. Meg scours charity shops to find material and also offers custom-made items. She reveals: “One customer bought […]
Race Furniture, a pioneer in British design and craftsmanship, proudly announces the launch of its 80th Anniversary Design Competition – Seating the Future: The Ultimate Theatre Design Challenge. This landmark competition invites UK-based design students and recent graduates to envision the future of theatre seating, inspired by the trailblazing legacy of the company’s founder, Ernest […]
Fashion is much more than following trends; it is an art-form that the truly fashionable have perfected by adding their own twists, originality, and attention to detail. Gracing the red carpet or strutting down city sidewalks, tastemakers have a way of making every outfit exceptional. Here’s how you can take a page from their style […]
Consumers have been pushing back against the increasingly gendered norms of fashion. Designer and owner of genderless fashion brand Pitod Pedro Trajano talks about why. As recently as a century ago, pink was seen as a man’s colour. In the 17th Century, men and women wore very similar clothing, in the form of loose tunics. […]
Following the launch of OPPO brand-new fashion and design competition, ‘Lens of Inspiration’, where 10 selected designers go on a journey to uncover Britain’s next iconic fashion print. We sat down with their latest winner Rosie Southerden from Falmouth University to get an exclusive insight into one of the stars to watch for the new and […]
The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers has announced that the Cordwainers Footwear Awards in 2021 will continue to take advantage of digital technology to ensure that the students can benefit from this career-defining event. The Cordwainers Footwear Awards were established to support the future of the shoe industry by celebrating and encouraging young footwear talent. Previous […]
When I first heard the term fast fashion, I assumed it was a good thing. As a student with a part-time, minimum wage job, the ability to buy clothes quickly, cheaply and easily seemed entirely beneficial to me. Designer trends are copied by high street brands, making expensive styles accessible to us with less-than-designer budgets. […]
If you’re graduating this year, congratulations! Once the exams are finally over, it will be time to start the daunting task of finding the perfect graduation outfit to mark the big occasion. There are so many questions to consider, so here are a few suggestions to help you get started in your pursuit for sartorial […]
Once a popular trend a century ago the pocket square is now a fashionable accessory for modern gentlemen. Adorning your suit’s breast pocket with a lavish piece of silk adds a splash of colour and sophistication, completing your dapper look. THE PUFF – This is the most popular and easiest way to wear a pocket square. […]
A stylish bow tie adds a distinguished finish to your eveningwear look. This is an accessory that indisputably commands respect when tied successfully and mastering the art of tying a perfect bow is a skill that every dapper gentleman should know. STEP 1 – Drape the bow around your neck and make a simple knot with […]