So we’re a bit short on the ground here in terms of the mens clothing, that doesn’t mean that I’m not always browsing and searching though. Usually through Christmas it gets dry and then we start to see new inspiration as the new year arrives. It’s like the brands turn over a new leaf and start again, it’s funny what patterns I’ve seen since I’ve been doing this. Last night I was searching for new and emerging designers …
Usually we’re not a product based website, we try to include more substance and like to show off the background behind the individual pieces. Today I guess it’s a bit of change since this does feature individual items, I was particularly inspired this morning by a small webshop in Helsinki, Finland named Common that showcases Japanese design that can blend in with the lifestyle of Nordic countries. The …
Japanese accessories brand hobo look to continue on their quest to highlight production techniques through their website in a series titled “Philosophy”. It’s not the first time that I’ve written about this series, but the article that I’m highlighting today looks more into one collaboration that they’re currently partaking in with a small workshop and store tucked away in Kyoto, Japan named Shinzaburo Hanpu. Ichizawa Shinzaburo …
One of our favourite little shops at the moment is Indigo & Cotton, based in Charleston, South Carolina they always produce interesting content on their blog and have done a great job at getting a quality brand selection together in such a short space of time. One that’s not only rich in substance but also has a really great concept and ethos, supporting American brands with a background in craftsmanship. So as I was …
If you’re anything like me you’re probably interested in fabrics and cottons, particularly in the clothing sector. I have to say we’ve become a bit snobbish here, or we’re just quite nerdy, we really like to feel the difference between the textures and like to learn how things are made and what’s the history behind it all. I believe this generation is making leaps and bounds in terms of knowledge of where their products are …
Our friends at Albam release this new lookbook that showcases a selection of their clothing worn on models, basically garments and accessories that you’ll find in their stores for Autumn/Winter 2011. I’ve seen a lot of these pieces up close, thanks to living in close proximity to London and the Albam stores, with a new shop now open in Monmouth street they’re expanding gradually and it’s been nice to see during this so …
