Upcycling case history: from firehose to luxury goods
Design partnership Elvis & Kresse explain how they created
desirable bags and belts from London Fire Brigade’s waste
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Roland Iten commemorates the Mille Miglia race with special belt buckle
“The Driver”: Roland Iten commemorates the Mille Miglia race with special belt buckle. Roland Iten, creator of mechanically sophisticated accessories for gentlemen, is racing in the 2014 edition of the Mille Miglia, which takes place from Thursday, May 15th to Sunday, May 18th. During the 1000-mile, 4-day rally, he is piloting an historic 1953 Porsche … Read more
Dior: The Legendary Images: Great Photographers and Dior
A new book dedicated to Dior Maison exemplifies how the haute couture house transcended fashion to enter the realm of legend. “Dior: The Legendary Images: Great Photographers and Dior” published by Rizzoli (edited by Florence Muller) is a collection of iconic photographs, it is the spirit of Dior captured through the lenses of the greatest … Read more
Hemp on the high street. Eco fibres in fashion
Hemp, Hemp, Hooray! Hemp is becoming a Force for Positive Change. Fashion is just another example of how exceptional this plant really is. A true wonderplant, the hemp is an example of the genius of nature. During centuries the world was conquered on horseback and wearing hemp clothing. The sails of the greatest … Read more
Grace Kelly: screen goddess, princess and enduring source of scandal
Kelly’s life was one of glamour, privilege and ultimately tragedy. Now, as Grace of Monaco, the biopic starring Nicole Kidman, opens the Cannes film festival, fresh controversy has stirred
The seven key steps to making a fashion business successful
Stella McCartney is the perfect role model for young fashion entrepreneurs, says a report by the British Fashion Council