We all know that fashion trends come every year. The latest designs can be seen walking down the catwalk at Fashion Week’s around the world. But did you know that new fabrics and their trends are also advancing? There is so much more to fabric than you may think. Gone are the days of simply man […]
With so many new and exciting artists at Contrado, our marketplace is steadily filling with incredible talent and desirable designs. It is so important to support independent and up and coming artists. With a wealth of talent going undiscovered on a daily basis, we made it our mission to create a platform where these artists […]
It’s worth braving the crowds at the British museum to see ‘Hokusai: beyond the great wave’ this summer. Aside from the insights in to Japanese culture and image making, there’s a lot of personal branding tips for artists to learn and how to make a living from your art. This is so relevant to modern creative practice. […]
When buying clothes, or searching for fabric, your first thought might not necessarily be; “where did this fabric come from?” but maybe it should. It is easy to pop into a store, reach for the latest fashions and not question what it is made from. If it fits, looks good and doesn’t cost the earth, […]
DIY tutorials have got to be one of our favourite ways to unwind. We are fortunate enough to be able to work with talented crafters and creators, from all over the world. These creatives are innovative enough to come up with beautiful DIY tutorials, which not only look amazing, but are easy for us not […]
The Contrado artists make up an exciting and revolutionary aspect of Contrado. Our artist’s platform is growing by the week. Showcasing incredible, diverse and independent talent, which we love supporting. The Contrado Creatives are able to display their works on their choice of handmade, Contrado products. Contrado artists leading the way for new talent As […]
Sew, you’re interest in buying a sewing machine. It can be hard to know how to get started. What with the number of makes and models of sewing machines available. Searching for the perfect sewing machine can be a seam-ingly difficult task, but we are here to make things easier. Do I Need to Buy […]
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 […]
At Contrado, we are pretty lucky. Not only do we get to work with truly inspirational artists, but also wonderful crafters. They are amazing at turning our fabric into some of the best craft tutorials we have ever seen. We work with talented DIY masters, sewers, crafters, and makers from all around the world. These creative artists […]
At Contrado, we are all about making you the designer. We work with creatives, turning their visions into stunning, bespoke products, which they can wear, sell, or fill their home with. But did you know that we have recently launched an artist’s platform? A platform where handpicked artists at Contrado can sell their original artwork onto […]