It’s common in our time that the most popular and prevalent objects we see in everyday life are often (and somewhat ironically) the most overlooked. Such is the case with the timeless pinstripe pattern. Often associated with traditional tailoring and menswear, the pinstripe pattern has become a staple of any fine suit, and as a…
A few weeks ago I visited London in an effort to re-spark my creative imagination. During my visit, I went to Dover Street Market, (a common routine at this point anytime I’m in London) to view the current assortment of showrooms from the biggest brands in fashion right now. Gigantic displays and sculptures surround the…
A piece synonymous with the Brand, the Margiela Tabi boots are widely regarded as one of the most influential shoes in the fashion world. The instantly recognisable shoes have become a symbol for Margiela’s unconventional and Avant – Garde style, It’s history, however, may surprise you. To the untrained eye, the Tabi boots look to…
In an digital-filled world, the fashion industry is moving at a faster pace than ever, so to see a garment, past or present, that transcends time is something special. This post is dedicated to two dresses that are universally acknowledged as timeless. Evening dress – Alexander Mcqueen – Voss 2001 Made from ostrich feathers and…
A couple of weeks ago I returned to London to see old friends and view the latest collections from various fashion houses in Mayfair. However, after seeing countless garments I became fatigued and decided to go to a gallery to cleanse my palate. What I saw there was nothing short of breath-taking. This is Erwin…
For the past few weeks, I have been found myself looking towards nature for inspiration for my garments. One flower, the Camelia Japonica, really struck my eye, as it’s shape when seen upside down, mimicked a dress. Currently I am studying it’s form and structure intensively, to make a dress that is as close as…
In an digital-filled world, the fashion industry is moving at a faster pace than ever, so to see a garment, past or present, that transcends time is something special. This post is dedicated to two dresses that are universally acknowledged as timeless. Evening dress – Alexander Mcqueen – Voss 2001 Made from ostrich feathers and…
A couple of weeks ago I returned to London to see old friends and view the latest collections from various fashion houses in Mayfair. However, after seeing countless garments I became fatigued and decided to go to a gallery to cleanse my palate. What I saw there was nothing short of breath-taking. This is Erwin…
For the past few weeks, I have been found myself looking towards nature for inspiration for my garments. One flower, the Camelia Japonica, really struck my eye, as it’s shape when seen upside down, mimicked a dress. Currently I am studying it’s form and structure intensively, to make a dress that is as close as…
It is extremely common for fashion designers to reference the past in the garments they make, some even basing entire collections around a particular era or event, however who is looking at the present and how it will be referenced in the future? Post Archive Faction are. If you haven’t had the privilege of knowing…
“As you know, I like to question things that matter to me through my work, and some of the questions I have been thinking about recently are: what is luxury? What is fashion and why does it even matter? Who do I di what I do for? Is fashion enough? In a world oversaturated by…
It is very common to become overwhelmed and over stimulated by the sheer amount of content that fashion releases on a daily schedule. Thanks to social media, there is a 24/7 coverage of fashion weeks and endless campaigns. I found myself in this zone recently. However there is one brand that took me out of…
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