It’s Fashion Revolution Week, an initiative that encourages people to question the origins of their clothes and stand up against child exploitation. The sad reason behind this cause is because unfortunately, there are still brands that take advantage of unethical child labour laws in (mainly) Asia, creating garments that come at a heavy cost to people […]
We tend to get a little excited whenever there is big news in the fabric world. It has just been announced that denim giant Levi’s have partnered up with search engine powerhouse Google, to launch something we will all be wanting to wear. Immediately. If not before. Although it looks like you will have to wait […]
Did you know that we have a brand-new designer platform at Contrado? Want to inject your wardrobe or home with the freshest designs from the most noteworthy designers and artists around? Contrado Creatives and their designer stores are just what you are looking for. Billie Jacobina’s vibrant designs are something to watch out for New design talent […]
If you’re anything like us, the most anticipated highlight of the 89th Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday 26th February was the red carpet arrival. An event in its own right, this spectacle of haute couture fashion and extravagant designs can often steal the show, with many a frock still being referenced days, weeks and years later. It’s the […]
Do you want to know what the freshest trends in fashion and fabric will be in 2018? Fashion Week season is still going strong, and the world is learning about what they will be wearing in autumn and winter. But we want to go beyond that. When it comes to planning your collection for your […]
When it comes to custom printed fabric, there is a huge selection available. From man made textiles to natural fibres, from organic crops to manufactured yarns; the choice can be overwhelming. Some fabrics have their advantages over others, but is it always as simple as that? Here, we are looking at bamboo jersey; a fabric, […]