Author Archives: Lili

The Lu Flux Pop-Up Shop, Spitalfields

Sometimes I wonder if fashion is getting a bit, well… samey. So I was very excited (and relieved) today to come across the Lu Flux pop-up shop in Spitalfields Market, full of colour and witty originality. Lu’s designs are made up … Continue reading

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Photos from Japan, Part I: Materials

 I recently made a trip to Japan, holy grail for designers of all backgrounds! I was particularly fascinated by the smaller islands I visited, Naoshima and Inujima, which, as part of a regeneration programme encouraged by the government to stop island … Continue reading

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Sketchbook Archive: Ethnic Textile Inspiration

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Tricot et Bière -A Knit Night Out in Geneva

I completely fell in love with these postcard illustrations advertising a knit and beer night in Geneva, which I found in a café when I was there a couple of months ago. An encouraging way to get both boys and girls … Continue reading

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Paralympics Opening Ceremony

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Glasgow & Edinburgh

Took myself off to visit Glasgow and Edinburgh a few weeks ago. I know I shouldn’t have favourites, but Glasgow pretty much stole the show for me… Alan Dimmick, (above, bottom left and right, and below, top and bottom right), … Continue reading

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Sketchbook Archive: Boy Meets Girl

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Design Workers Photo Shoot -Part III

The Design Workers online shop is officially now open! http://www.designworkers.co.uk/#

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Design Workers Photo Shoot Part II

Design Workers’ Jay Mc Cauley Bowstead has been updating his lookbook in preparation for the opening of his online shop. The launch, with official photos from James Pearson Howes, will be coming soon. Watch this space.  

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Gold

Funny how fast fashion does its little circles.A few years ago I went through a period of collecting images, and collaging them like they were going out of fashion themselves. I ended up with a load of bulging sketchbooks, which … Continue reading

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