I’m proud to finally showcase some imagery from Canadian based brand Metsa for Fall/Winter 2011. It pinpoints some of the button downs, which are a real staple for the brand, trousers, and even a grey wool jacket which is more like a weighted blazer. A bit more relaxed than your usual preppy style and is an item that really pushes the label forward in my opinion. Can’t …
Since words like craftsmanship, tradition, handmade and skill are thrown around a lot in this day and age, the Victoria and Albert Museum decided to investigate what all of this actually means. The exhibition ‘Power of Making’ is presenting a selection of more than 100 crafted objects by amateurs and leading makers alike. Ranging from a life-size crochet bear to a ceramic eye patch, a fine metal flute to dry …
I’ve never been a denim geek as such but I’m always interested in manufacturing processes and every element of craftsmanship. I’ve probably become more fascinated due to our meetings with William Kroll of Tender, who educated us on his own products, and also Roy Denim who we interviewed a while back about his own project in Oakland, CA. It’s like an unhidden treasure trove full of individuals that have …
Daniel spotted this project a while back but we didn’t have anything concrete to post up so it’s nice to see that these guys have finally released a trailer which compliments this article today. The trailer is for a short film titled ‘Charlotte’ about a boatyard, the Gannon & Benjamin Marine Railway, located on the island of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. Directed and produced by Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte, this film looks to …
Folk put together this shirting feature a little while back and I thought it would be worth showcasing today on our site. The article looks at the details in their shirting category, which is one of the most popular areas of their business since they began. It’s sort of what they’re renowned for. As the guys at Folk say in the article, with the collection expanding and evolving each season they’ve stuck with the goal of creating hard wearing …
It’s not the first time that we’ve showcased Joshu + Vela, a designer of handmade totes, backpacks and wallets in San Francisco. What’s nice about this small business is that they focus on USA grown and woven organic canvas, leathers, and natural dyes, they really go to town with all the economical factors and care about each separate detail. The Feast did a small video piece on Noah Guy, owner of Joshu + Vela, in his …
