How to Fix Moth Holes with Scotch Darning (Firework Repair Style)
How to Fix Moth Holes in Cashmere with Scotch Darning (Firework Repair Style) with a workshop in London for Earth Day
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What You Are Actually Paying For in a Hair Transplant Quote
Listening to Adam Buxton’s recent podcast had us chatting about hair loss and hair transplants. Two quotes for the same head of hair can differ by a factor of four, and the reason is rarely quality alone. Pricing in surgical hair restoration is assembled from several moving parts: how many grafts someone says you need, …
The Material Heart: The Hidden Textile Exhibition of First World War Pincushions
A recent visit to the Fashion and Textile Museum in London left me completely captivated by an exhibition of First World War Pincushions I hadn’t even planned to write about. I spent the day with textile artists Harriet Riddell (one of my mentoring clients) and Miesche Schiefer, visiting the museum’s brilliant main exhibition, Paint! Pattern! …
4 Smart Tips for Choosing the Perfect French Sunglasses for Travel Days
Ever packed the perfect travel outfits only to realise your sunglasses just don’t match the vibe (or worse, aren’t practical at all)? It’s a small detail, but when you’re travelling, sunglasses aren’t just about style, they’re about comfort, protection, and versatility throughout the day. French fashion has always had a way of balancing effortlessness with …
The Integra Baby Carrier Harris Tweed Edition: Handmade in Somerset, UK
Ali Clifford writes: When my boys were little, I carried them everywhere with me, we didn’t much use a buggy – they were held close enough to kiss – and feed, and it gave me two free hands to get on with other stuff. As a working mum (Paul was the main stay at home …
Regenerative fashion, SANJA adjustable trousers
Today’s ‘meet the creative’ – I bumped into Jo Salter at a recent Fashion Declares event, hosted by Safia Minney, who was launching the White Paper: The Future of Fashion Regulation in the UK. (more on that later) We chatted about regenerative fashion, and SANJA adjustable trousers Jo has been busy creating a Fashion Brand …
The Weaver Walk – London walking tour with Go Jauntly
London walks to inspire you to pull on your trainers whatever the weather. I recently went for a London Friday walk to explore the untold stories of London’s textile industry on the Weaver Line Walking Tour with Hana Sutch, founder of Go Jauntly – the Walking, Wayfinding & Nature Connection App. I totally recommend you also …
Meet Brothers We Stand – Designed to please, Ethical production and Made to last
“In recent years, it’s been positive to see pre-loved given greater value. But I’m sorry to say that the consumption of new clothes in the UK is still rising. “ I met Brothers We Stand many years ago at a fashion pop-up that I worked on in London (doing the PR and marketing – it …
A stitch in time saves nine
No idea where this phrase comes from “A stitch in time saves nine” – probably should do some research. BUT it’s something that I say a lot in the visible mending workshops that I host, as we all know how much easier it is to repair a wornout pair of socks, or a hole in …
Sashiko style denim elbow repair
My friend Paul gave me his very precious UES Denim Shirt, so very well worn at the elbows, there were holes as big as saucers! I wanted to give this project time and attention, as the shirt is so beloved to Paul and it must now be the most well travelled shirt. It’s been on …
