Indigo by Kerstin Neumüller and Douglas Luhanko Everything you need to grow, extract and use indigo. Discover indigo; one of the world’s most mystical yet widely used dyes. In this practical and inspirational handbook, textile experts Kerstin Neumüller and Douglas Luhanko take the reader on a journey from plant to pigment to garment, sharing their… Continue reading Today we show you how to Cultivate, Dye and Create using INDIGO.
On a blog dedicated to colour I make no excuse for featuring black and white prints that document the traumatic period in Germany from the end of the first world war up to the second world war. I have captioned the shots as they were, originally. I have only posted a fraction of the images… Continue reading Men without Masks
This summer the Fashion and Textile Museum is hosting an exhibition 'A Life in Pattern' showcasing the work of Orla Kiely This is the first exhibition to feature her work. She set up her company in 1995 after graduating from the RCA . Before that she worked as a textile designer for the company Esprit.… Continue reading Orla Kiely: A Life in Pattern
Every May, Pulse, described as 'Where trends are born', showcases different brands and makers, in one venue, Olympia. Retailers come to see and order for their shops. Some of the items will be available this summer and others will be around for Christmas. Here are some of my favourites. University of Arts London, show work… Continue reading Picks from Pulse 2018
This is purely a visual post. I happened to be in Brighton last week and came across the first and last piece of graffiti, shown here, close by Brighton railway station. I particularly love the Banksy of the two policemen kissing. This sums up Brighton at its best, alternative, tolerant and inclusive. Each summer when… Continue reading Graffiti
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