Playing dress up is a childhood pastime that is still just as fun now as it was then. But costume making has evolved since the days of fashioning capes out of bin bags and applying blotchy face paint. The Cosplay that we know today is a giant subculture and community where TV/film/gaming/comic book fans take fancy dress to the next level, and then […]
At Contrado we strive for sustainability, opting for eco-friendly materials and practices wherever possible. That’s why we try to reduce our impact on the environment. One way is by decreasing waste, recycling or re-homing leftover textiles. We’re now offering free fabric remnants to anyone who wants them, with scraps of everything from fleece to silk […]
Many a times you would have come across a piece of furniture that looks like leather and feels just as luxurious. However, it’s not as prohibitively priced as real leather. Chances are you are looking at a product made of bonded leather. What is bonded leather you ask? Read on to find out all there […]
Jump right in, the water’s fine! With the holiday season fast approaching and summer months not far behind, our minds turn to beaches and pools, cheeky cocktails in the sun, and swimwear. Finding a swimming costume or the ideal pair of trunks can feel like a chore. Instead of traipsing through aisles of endlessly samey […]
As our designer marketplace continues to grow and develop, so do our artists. We are fortunate enough to work with creators from all areas of the art world, and we want to show their talent off to you. Each month, we will be looking into a particular genre of art and design; from Abstract and […]
When traditional fashion fuses with contemporary style, beautiful things can happen. At Contrado, we love creating exciting clothing, which inspires our customers. One of our favourite pieces is the kimono. This adaptable and beautiful piece has been designed in-house. It combines influences from the classic kimono jacket, and mixes them with the versatility and simplicity of […]
Why make your own wedding dress? So, you’re engaged. Or perhaps someone very close to you has just got engaged, and wedding preparations have slowly but surely begun to take over everyone’s lives. Whether your wedding is going to be big or small, in the autumn/winter or summer/spring, the dress is that one feature which […]
Even if you haven’t got an invite to the Oscars, your wardrobe could always do with a beautiful red carpet worthy dress…you know…for those extra special occasions. Awards season is in full swing, and those stunning evening gowns are adorning the red carpet. If you love sewing, and creating your own clothes, then why not […]
The idea of environmentally friendly fabrics probably conjures up imagery of natural fabrics. They are made with natural fibres sprouting in a huge field or being spun by a content bunch of silkworms. It is true that natural fabrics feel great against the skin and only use the world’s natural resources to grow. However, there […]
A lot of people when they start making clothing, do so for children. There are a number of reasons behind this; it could be that they’re sick of never being able to find what they are looking for on the high street, maybe wanting to make rather than buy for a relative or friend’s newborn, […]