Sigrun Bjork Olafsdottir tells us about the materials she uses in her collection – some of which may surprise you. Perhaps it is because my bedtime stories as a child weren’t always fairy tales with happy endings that I design … Continue reading RAM HORN, POTATO SACKS, AND CHICKEN FEET
With the musical genre of K-pop becoming increasingly popular, Cara Balen discusses the South Korean concept of male beauty and how it is embodied by K-pop artists. If you Google ‘male celebrities who wear makeup’, you’ll find a list of … Continue reading GENDERED BEAUTY: HOW SOUTH KOREA IS CHALLENGING OUR PERCEPTION OF MALE BEAUTY STANDARDS
Naomi Purvis discusses how arts and crafts can be an incredibly powerful tool of protest and activism in the right hands. Today, activism and protests are something we find ourselves familiar with in response to controversies surrounding subjects such as … Continue reading CRAFT AS ACTIVISM
Joanna Cunningham explores the life of the famous fashion designer, Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel; socialite, couturière, costume designer, and Nazi spy. EARLY LIFE AND FAMILY Coco Chanel was born on 19th August 1883 to Eugénie Jeanne Devolle, a charity hospital … Continue reading A LIFE IN DESIGN: COCO CHANEL (1883-1971)
News by Charlie Whitehand Following the AW18 London show and the launch of the brand’s very first show in Las Vegas, TeamEdge have their sights set on big things and are proud to announce the dates for their 2019 shows. … Continue reading LONDON EDGE TRADE SHOW DATES ANNOUNCED
News by Charlie Whitehand Power of Identity: Memory Fashion Message II will be the first fashion event to be held in the newly opened Japan House in Kensington. The show will take place on Friday 7th December, celebrating 100 … Continue reading JAPAN HOUSE HOSTS FIRST FASHION EVENT
by Charlie Whitehand Lavender and Lillie are a luxury home fragrance and cosmetics brand, inspired by the recollection of memories through senses. The family business is run by Lillie and Christopher Edgar. They are celebrating their second anniversary with … Continue reading News: LAVENDER AND LILLIE: FRAGRANCES FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE
