Textiles

Why You ‘Wood’ Want Statement Structural Jewellery By Nyumbani Design

by Natalie Kimani|15 December 201715 January 2018|Design, Fashion

*It’s the weekend … we stand by the punny* In a sea of brass designs, you can’t miss the handmade creations from Nyumbani design. The Tanzanian-based jewellery brand not only makes a statement with its distinct paradigm, but also the...

Material Movements: A Guide to Athleisure Fabrics

by Natalie Kimani|14 July 201714 July 2017|Design, Fashion

Comfort. Durability. Flexibility. Luxury. These four elements are the mantra of athleisure’s fabrics. As their final product needs to be able to integrate flawlessly into an active and social lifestyle, textiles used to execute athleisure need to support functional and...

What a Thirsty Industry Fashion Is!

by Natalie Kimani|16 November 201616 November 2016|Features

It’s easy to see the fashion industry as depicted in the cover picture. After all, it produces some of the most crucial and exquisite items we’ve come to know and love. But it’s been contributing to some of the world’s...

Lessons from Colombia’s Fashion Revolution

by Natalie Kimani|20 June 201621 October 2016|Business, Features

If you weren’t aware that Colombia had a vibrant fashion industry, no one can blame you. The country has been working hard to shake off its violence and instability image from its Pablo Escobar et al Narcos cocaine capital days....