This summer, one of the most famous British artists Grayson Perry is presenting his new work in London, UK. The free exhibition is being held at Hyde Park’s Serpentine Gallery until 10 September 2017. I personally come from a country where artists are imprisoned for their critical thinking (Pussy Riot were arrested in Russia again […]
If you haven’t met our crew of online artists, then where have you been? With more and more amazing online artists joining the Contrado Creative clan, our designer marketplace is simply brimming with incredible artistic talent. These creatives are able to sell their original designs on a range of handmade products, made by us at […]
What is Cashmere? You’ve probably seen Cashmere in high-end fashion boutiques or lavish gift shops, at the fingertips of captivated shoppers. But what is Cashmere? This sought-after fabric has become synonymous with luxury; the soft, insulating material is one of the most valuable natural products used in the fashion industry today. It is characterised by […]
Whether you are working with lace for pleasure or business, this is a beautiful fabric that offers many wonderful possibilities. There is a reason white lace fabric wedding dresses are so expensive. Working with lace is a time-consuming process, that requires skill and dedication. It is highly labour-intensive, with couture sewing techniques applied to the […]
How you can take your business to the streets with Contrado Tuk Tuks are traditionally an Indian and African big thing, but recently they have made a great (and unexpected) journey in the UK. Who could have imagined that they would turn out to be so popular in a country where summer last only 2 […]
When you are trying to establish your design brand, your logo is key. You therefore don’t want anyone else to pinch your amazing logo design. Knowing how to copyright a logo and how to trademark it is an integral step when it comes to setting up your design brand, and we’re here to help you […]
Wedding dresses come in all shapes, colours and sizes, so every blushing bride feels unique. From Grecian gowns to rockabilly skater skirts, there’s something to suit everyone. But unless you’re willing to fork out for a bespoke one-off design, it’s likely someone else, somewhere, is also trying on the exact same dress as you. If […]
The Contrado marketplace is steadily filling up with more and more talented artists online, creating incredible designs to fill your home and wardrobe with unique style. When it comes to spotting cutting edge artistic talent, we like to think that we know a thing or two. The Contrado Creatives really do bring something special to the […]
As a fashion lover, a textile designer or an avid shopper, you’ve probably come across the term ‘suede’ in various shops or fashion magazines. But what is suede exactly, and why do we use it? In a nutshell, suede is a particular finish of leather (often referred to as suede leather). Rather than being a […]
Fabric tutorials can range in everything; from a stunning dress to exciting accessories to making your home a more personal space. Printing custom fabric gives us the unique opportunity to work with so many creative people. Creators and crafters, who can create fabric tutorials as easily as some of us can write a text! When we […]