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
UK based website The Pommier brings together work from independent accessory designers and makers from across the world onto an e-commerce platform, and they've just launched an app to make it…Read more
I'm a big fan of a good brand strap-line and Spanish sustainable clothing brand Ecoalf has created one of the best when it comes to describing the sheer scale and significance of…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
Italian brand Re|Dandy is a really interesting niche label that I came across recently during my daily online travels. The brand, founded by young Italian designer Armando Capitanio, takes it's…Read more
Luxury luggage supplier Samsonsite repeated it's sponsorship of the International Catwalk Competition at Graduate Fashion Week earlier this year. Now the winning designer Chou Yun Ting is seeing her images emblazoned…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
I'm feeling pretty excited as I’ve just discovered something that I think represents a revolution for women across the globe! I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like it, but also can’t…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