Its that time of year when a fresh batch of graduates leap out into the real world. After years of focusing on the final degree show; that's it. Its over.  Done. Time to figure out what the heck to do ...Read More

New Designers

I know I've certainly been doing quite a bit of sewing lately but I'm not the only one. Sales of sewing machines have risen at a phenomenal rate over past few years; I heard a figure of +600% from John ...Read More

Sew

In the 60's using paper for dresses, knickers and chairs just seemed like a gimic, it was all throw away disposable. Now the use of paper is a much more serious proposition.  Shown above Paper Collection  by Studio Job for Mooi. Created with a ...Read More

Paper

                    At last years Salone Internazionale del Mobile Tord Boonje introduced his beautiful Fig Leaf Wardrobe. Perhaps more of an art piece than a functional wardrobe it still got me thinking about how designers have used trees as inspiration. So here's a serise ...Read More

Trees