Monthly Archives: October 2015

The current fashion weeks in Shanghai and Seoul close today, yet, judging from the interest they have generated in the fashion media, these cities may be destined to become from now on key appointments for quite a few fashion critics … Continue reading →

Among the new Chinese brads and designers showcasing their work during the latest edition of Shanghai Fashion Week (13th – 21st October 2015), there was also Black Spoon. Launched by Moti Bai (a graduate from Central Saint Martin) in 2013, the brand … Continue reading →

One of the most eccentric and fascinating characters out of the animated film The Incredibles is definitely Edna Mode, the fashion designer creating costumes for the superhero community. A crossover between Q, James Bond's gadget supplier, and famous Hollywood costume designer … Continue reading →

The latest posts on this site focused on archaeology, a subject that offers the chance to encounter also very inspiring and iconic characters. The proof? French archaeologist, explorer, novelist and journalist Jane Dieulafoy. Born in 1851 in Toulouse, France, from … Continue reading →

Yesterday's post focused on early needles and spindles, let's continue the thread for another day focusing on accessories and archeology. There is indeed a famous item of female clothing from the ancient times that is considered an "index/guide fossil" (fossils … Continue reading →

Modern humble needles are nowadays considered as useful tools, but we do not attach any special meanings to them. Yet there was a time when sewing tools were considered as very symbolical. Sets of hand-made bone, wood, bronze and stone … Continue reading →

We all try and do our best to celebrate our anniversaries in creative ways, but some museums mark theirs with very special events. The Museo del Tessuto (Textile Museum) in Prato is getting ready to celebrate its 40th birthday for … Continue reading →

What do Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Star Wars, The Grand Budapest Hotel, TV shows Dr Who and Downton Abbey and musical Wicked have in common? The answer is not as obscure as you may think, but it's pretty simple – … Continue reading →

Fashion often appropriates the crafts, culture and traditions of other countries: Africa is for example proving a strong influence once again in the Spring/Summer 2016 collections for both men and women's wear (examples: Junya Watanabe and Valentino). You may argue, … Continue reading →

It can be incredibly inspiring for fashion students to be able to admire in a museum linked with the institution where they are enrolled collections of refined and elegant garments. Students at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), … Continue reading →