Many parts of the world will be painted rainbow in June as people celebrate Pride Month. Pride Month is an annual event that pays homage to the LGBTQ+ community. It’s a time to celebrate the community’s history, achievements, and contributions. This month-long event also serves as a platform to continue raising awareness about LGBTQ+ rights, […]
Supporting independent artists is important because it allows for creative freedom and diversity in the arts. Independent artists often face challenges in gaining exposure and making a living from their work, which is why it’s crucial to support them by attending their shows, purchasing their art, or sharing their work on social media. By doing […]
For Black History Month, we invited four accomplished Black artists to share their career advice for all new creators navigating the design world. Sharing the perspectives of independent artists of colour, like this group of talented professionals, is crucial not only for Black History Month but for the success of the industry in the years […]
This month, we partnered with UK-based artist Marcello Velho to create a collection of clothing and accessories that celebrate sustainability and the power of nature. In this blog, we’ll be sharing 5 tips from Marcello to help make your new or growing business more sustainable. 1 – Make your art process more sustainable Marcello’s tip: […]
We’re all well-read on the formula, ‘natural fabrics = good,’ but is crafting with eco-friendly fabrics seriously worth it for your brand? In our London factory, we also supply synthetic fabrics and blends that are printed on-demand (and boast their fair share of benefits). Still, we’re singing the praises of our natural fabrics today to […]
We’re partnering with mixed-media artist Mike Thebridge to bring you the Art for Ukraine collection – a moving response to the Russian invasion. We’re donating all profit from the Ukraine art collection to the Ukrainian Emergency Art Fund; a brilliant Ukraine charity that supports Ukrainian artists who have relocated abroad or remain in Ukraine and urgently […]
Introducing House of Contrado, a series we’re debuting where we collaborate with our very own in-house artists to create luxury products that bring something unique to your interiors. Our goal is to feature premium handpicked items with story-rich designs to inspire our fellow art-lovers. To start the series, we’re inviting you to explore our fabric-focused […]
We collaborated with Italian artist Simone Biffi from Doroteo Design to give you our new Limitless collection. Simone’s mission: to give that tragically colourless home, office space or atelier a glow-up. The way he sees it: the world’s crying out for some more beauty, and he’s doing his part in bringing home nature, bold patterns […]
An incredible level of comfort and versatility comes the different types of t-shirts for women. However, when it comes to women’s t-shirts, there’s much more to it than just the fabric and the colours – the specific style of the t-shirt is also a consideration when thinking about your outfits. This article will explore the […]
Everywhere we go, we see leather, but have you stopped to think what the different types of leather actually are? Simply put, leather is any fabric that is made from animal skin. Leather is a hard-wearing fabric, that is flexible and wrinkle-resistant, which is why it’s such a good investment. We’ll be covering the many […]