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 […]
What is canvas? Canvas – it is safe to assume that most of us have come across this word at some point in our lives. Look around and you will find clothes, accessories and home décor items made of this material. As I write this blog, I am counting the number of canvas prints lining […]
Learning how to measure yourself is an invaluable tool if you shop online a lot. Although it can often be easier said than done. If you’ve ever gone into a changing room, tried on a pair of size 14 trousers and struggled to get them on, only to put back on your comfortable size 12s […]
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 […]
As an artist, you may think that Instagram is the only social media platform worth your time. It’s aesthetically focused, fosters niche communities and offers users a lot of creative inspiration. In a nutshell, it’s an artist’s haven. But Facebook, when used right, can be an effective marketing tool to promote your brand and artwork. Skeptical? Understandable. […]
It’s great putting your own art onto fabrics and products. Especially when you have a piece that is just perfect for the item in question. But what about those smaller pieces you have? Those little doodles, the simplistic yet still just as stunning pieces. Often, the perfect place for these is within a pattern. Find […]
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 […]
What is rayon? When talking about fabrics, ‘rayon’ is not an unheard name. I am sure some of you have clothes, accessories or home-ware items made of this material. But do you know what is rayon? In a nutshell, it’s a man-made fibre and yet, it’s not hundred percent synthetic. Intrigued? Read on to find […]
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 […]
At Contrado, we put a lot of research into each and every new product that we make. Clothing is no exception to this rule at all. Take a look at the current hottest trends, and how we match up in our style head to head. It’s time to take a deeper look into high street […]