Men. Lots of them. All simultaneously pulling the finest of thread through the tiniest of holes to create the most minute of stitches that will then accumulate to form the most intricate of patterns. That was the most surprising thing that struck me when we went to see Sankalan’s embroidery production house in the centre… Continue reading Fabric of India: Embroidery
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Fabric of India: Tie and Dye
I’ve just come back from a mammoth trip in Asia where I’ve had the time to really think about this idea of a quickening speed, that has taken over fashion’s consciousness (and perhaps its conscience, if it indeed has one…). In Seoul, the pace was fast with its frenetic frenzy of K-pop stars and buzzy… Continue reading Fabric of India: Tie and Dye
Discovered Anthology
You might have gathered from my Instagram that I’m currently in Seoul in Korea for Seoul Fashion Week – or Hera Seoul Fashion Week – as it’s the first season SFW has come under private sponsorship. The week will be coming to a close soon and I’ll be posting on the shows from the as a… Continue reading Discovered Anthology
A Multi Way of Living
Having been mired in the fashion month bubble, a few notable London happenings have passed me by. London Design Week has been and gone. And as we speak, I’m about to get on a flight to Seoul, whilst Frieze is in full swing and London Film Festival is about to commence. I’m basically missing this… Continue reading A Multi Way of Living