Siwa is a collaborative project with world famous designer Naoto Fukasawa and Japanese Washi paper maker ONAO. Located in Ichikawamisato, Yamanashi ONAO have a history spanning 1000′s of years. Over the centuries the company have perfected the art of washi paper, enabling them to create material that is both water and tear proof whilst being...
Method Studio are award-winning Scottish designers and bespoke furniture makers, which we first introduced through their collaborative work with umbrella maker London Undercover (see post here). Established in 2009 by husband and wife duo Callum Robinson and Marisa Giannasihave, the pair has designed one-of-a-kind pieces which have been exhibited in London, Amsterdam, Berlin, and at the Royal Scottish...
The latest release to come from young British label Campbell Cole comes in the form of a small yet special accessory- the Key Wrap. An original and highly functional item which makes a refreshing change from the usual wallets and iPhone/iPad sleeves- which are currently dominating the leather accessories market. The Key Wrap keeps your...
In the beginning, every element that was ever needed to make anything was released. Including carbon6, the building block of life, the backbone of evolution. The element which makes everything, everything, making life in the digital world possible. C6 bags have been designed to fully protect your digital life, combining maximum functionality and durability with a...
Nepenthe’s label Needles Spring/Summer 2013 lookbook came out a few weeks back (Highsnobiety covered it here). The small Japanese label has recently grown a strong following by releasing modern versions of classic cuts, military aesthetics and traditional work-wear- really pressing these ideas with their S/S collection. The Bureau are clearly big fans of the collection, so much so...
Last week S.E.H Kelly got us all worked up with excitement, when they posted a short status on their Facebook page- ”Tomorrow: a new coat.” The following day they released their Linen Reversible Jacket and as they put it themselves, “First and most importantly — the jacket is reversible. It is, in effect, two jackets stitched...
US-based Owen&Stork is a new product design company that focuses on creating hand-crafted goods, made locally, with honest materials. Their first product, the Silvertip Bagder Shave Brush, is made of a solid aluminum handle and the highest grade Silvertip Badger hair. Creative Director Nicholas Wilson designs and manufactures the products by hand, from a small...
A year ago (already), we picked our favourite shorts for Spring / Summer 2012. A year on, we’ve decided to do the same with t-shirts as we’ve found this season’s offerings to be of particularly high standard. We’ve always been partial to a nice tee, whether it’s of the classic plain kind or a bit...
Faithfully reproducing garments using an unsurpassed level of detail, form and function- Nigel Cabourn continues to press the boundaries of luxury utilitarian clothing. Ignoring trends, he uses his extensive collection of vintage clothing to inspire and direct his designs. Uncompromising in every sense, Nigel Cabourn collections continue to be amongst our most anticipated each season....
Parisian label Côte & Ciel have brought a new sense of functionality and design to the accessories market in recent years- with great collections created under the direction of no other than Damir Doma. This well established label now carries a vast range of leather travel goods- from messenger bags, laptop sleeves, to the iconic Isar...
British tie brand Marwood started life as a blog in 2009, before becoming a label in its own right a year later. Their debut collection- which launched in January 2011 featuring ties made from traditional English lace- quickly gained attention from stores such as OtherShop, Tomorrowland and Harvey Nichols. Since then, they have grown their number of stockists to...
British menswear brand Harry Stedman recently launched their much anticipated debut lookbook. Whilst the brand has been around since 2011, they have taken their time to come up with the perfect visual representation of their image and products. To make it happen, the brand enlisted the talents of photographer Damien van der Vlist, stylist Atip W and...
