Always on the lookout for real innovators and trailblazers I was delighted to receive an update recently about the talented architect and shoe designer Julian Hakes and his unique perspective on footwear. I came…Read more
I've seen some interesting developments in the sportswear sector in recent times. The arrival and fast growth of the 'Athleisure' trend, which combines athletic and leisure wear has been at the…Read more
Unless you’ve been holed up on a desert island lately (or in space :-)) you'll know that Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the next installment in the movie franchise, landed…Read more
I've loved the ongoing mission of Young British Designers (YBD) since they launched 5 years ago and have watched the brand grow and evolve. They now represent a wide range of…Read more
I've seen a number of innovative designers doing some really interesting manipulations with wool recently. I wrote about Babuuk shoes and also of course new brand Coracle recently. I've just also heard…Read more
Young Welsh designers Jayne Hicks and David Tomlin have just launched their first label together and are dedicated to reviving the Welsh woollen industry. The co-founders of new label Coracle…Read more
Young British Designers has been a favourite of mine, since it launched in 2010. In a world where it's still really challenging to make a sustainable commercial success of a…Read more
I met the lovely Melinda Mulcahy in Cowbridge recently when I wandered into her studio and shop, and heard her speaking to a customer. As a Welsh girl who's spent…Read more
So, it's no secret that I really love leather bags! But I've never had a bag made for me before. So when Christian Cathor got in touch recently to tell me about…Read more