Category Archives: Menswear
Is It Healthy?
Is it healthy? The question to our relationship with fashion and garments. Sadly, we all know the answer. Fast fashion has contributed to a climate emergency within the fashion industry, and being one of the most polluting industries we are
Is It Healthy?
Is it healthy? The question to our relationship with fashion and garments. Sadly, we all know the answer. Fast fashion has contributed to a climate emergency within the fashion industry, and being one of the most polluting industries we are
Modular Construction
The expression ‘It never rains but it pours’ is the best analogy for what has been happening in my life at the moment. The sudden passing of my tutor and good friend meant that I was was left to pick
Modular Construction
The expression ‘It never rains but it pours’ is the best analogy for what has been happening in my life at the moment. The sudden passing of my tutor and good friend meant that I was was left to pick
But It’s 400 Thread Count.
I was changing the bed sheets a while ago and noticed that it was worn and torn in the middle. It was such a shame as the damage was only isolated to a small part and throwing an otherwise, perfectly
But It’s 400 Thread Count.
I was changing the bed sheets a while ago and noticed that it was worn and torn in the middle. It was such a shame as the damage was only isolated to a small part and throwing an otherwise, perfectly
How High Can You Go?
This is the running joke about high waisted trousers and for me, the waistband had always fluctuated between high and low but recently, I decided to go higher. When pattern cutting, the waistline usually sits below the belly button for
How High Can You Go?
This is the running joke about high waisted trousers and for me, the waistband had always fluctuated between high and low but recently, I decided to go higher. When pattern cutting, the waistline usually sits below the belly button for
More of the Same BUT Better!
A while ago, I decided to experiment during the lockdown and made myself an Elizabethan shirt (see here). It was not an ordinary thing that anyone would have wanted but I had the fabric and the time so I decided
More of the Same BUT Better!
A while ago, I decided to experiment during the lockdown and made myself an Elizabethan shirt (see here). It was not an ordinary thing that anyone would have wanted but I had the fabric and the time so I decided
Knitting Therapy
Christmas is once again upon us but we are all getting a sense of deja vu. When we finally thought that we could put 2020 and 2021 behind us, we ended up with curse rather than a gift for Christmas.
Knitting Therapy
Christmas is once again upon us but we are all getting a sense of deja vu. When we finally thought that we could put 2020 and 2021 behind us, we ended up with curse rather than a gift for Christmas.
Deconstructed Construction
Our students were recently given a project relating to the word ‘Disobey’. It was quite interesting to hear their discussions about this subject and the research that they have collected. It also made me think about this subject and how
Deconstructed Construction
Our students were recently given a project relating to the word ‘Disobey’. It was quite interesting to hear their discussions about this subject and the research that they have collected. It also made me think about this subject and how
The Summer of No Return
As restrictions begins to relax in the UK, there seems to be a spring in everyone’s step as families are finally allowed to hug each other, friends are allowed to meet up for dinner in restaurants, while travellers are brushing
The Summer of No Return
As restrictions begins to relax in the UK, there seems to be a spring in everyone’s step as families are finally allowed to hug each other, friends are allowed to meet up for dinner in restaurants, while travellers are brushing
Pattern Matching
Summer is just round the corner but it’s anyone’s guess if we will actually be enjoying any form of normality this year but this doesn’t mean I can’t prepare. Lockdown has been brutal to me. Working from home coupled with
Pattern Matching
Summer is just round the corner but it’s anyone’s guess if we will actually be enjoying any form of normality this year but this doesn’t mean I can’t prepare. Lockdown has been brutal to me. Working from home coupled with
Pleats? Yes Please!
I had always wanted to own a pair of the ‘Pleats Please’ trousers by Issey Miyaki but the price was a huge deterrent. However, recently I saw a pair that had the perfect cut and beautiful pleating which made me
Pleats? Yes Please!
I had always wanted to own a pair of the ‘Pleats Please’ trousers by Issey Miyaki but the price was a huge deterrent. However, recently I saw a pair that had the perfect cut and beautiful pleating which made me
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