Fashion

Pilots belong on the Runway

Pilots belong on a runway What is the role of a designer in steering and driving the take-off of a new innovation? Written by clara nicholson EDITED by ARIYANA RAYATT Scroll DowN 27 November 2024 At this year’s London Fashion Week, next-generation innovators took the runway by storm. The Patrick McDowell SS25 show, titled “Portraits […]

Behind the Sparkle

The Science Behind the Sparkle: A Deep Dive What if the bright colours of nature could be replicated without harming the planet? Written By Ariyana Rayatt Scroll DowN 18 October 2024 Humanity has sought to replicate nature’s vibrant beauty, throughout history, often at a great environmental cost. What if the bright colours of nature could

From Roots To Soles And Back

Footwear concept artist Aisha Kuijk embodies nature’s approach, collaborating with major brands and innovators including Timberland, and Vivobarefoot, and pioneering material innovators, like Mycl, Bananatex and Woolmark to reimagine shoes so they might coexist with nature. In this piece, Aisha’s curious and energetic perspective guides us through the journey of designing footwear that feeds back into the earth, inviting us to see the potential for regenerative cycles in everyday objects.

Paris 2024: Olympic Collections Champion Eco-friendly Materials

Uniforms with innovative materials for Teams USA, Finland, and Denmark at the most sustainable Olympic Games yet, Paris 2024  The Circular Strategy of Paris 2024: The Greenest Games So Far The Olympic torch has arrived in Paris, marking the commencement of the 2024 Games.  In preparations for nations to unite and celebrate the shared love

Shoes that self dye and decompose

Imagine shoes that are made from 100% natural materials and can grow their own pigment removing the need for a dye house or landfill