A great interview with the designer and founder of Universal Works by the Pursuitist. I really like the quote “The biggest thing I learned is that less is more. Stay focussed and treat everyone how you want to be treated. And be honest and turn up and keep turning up. It really is a big … Continue reading
Last week I visited the excellent Made North store in Sheffield. This small space brings together the best of contemporary craft and local industry into a hub and commercial outlet for the work. One issue with establishing independence as a designer is getting the momentum behind your work in order to become a viable business … Continue reading
Mark Adams, Managing Director at Vitsoe, discusses the success of Dieter Rams designs in the modern world and the values of the company. Vitsoe is a visionary company making superb furniture, find out more http://www.vitsoe.com. Dieter Rams was the Head Of Design at Braun for half a century, his Ten Principles Of Good Design are, … Continue reading
Ricky Feather is the epitome of cool, producing some incredibly detailed frames with attention lavished on them at every point of production. This is my favourite film in the Modern Day Artisan series, probably just for the fact I love bicycles! I would recommend checking out more of Ricky’s work at his site http://feathercycles.blogspot.co.uk/ which … Continue reading
Shoemaker Sebastain Tarek is the focus of this film from the Modern Day Artisan series by Hype Beast. You can find out more about Sebastian’s craft at http://www.sebastiantarek.com. The film maker Chris Read has made some of my favourite recent shorts including the amazing Kick Ups with I-D magazine which pushes the boundaries of fashion … Continue reading
Hype Beast TV and Chris Read have produced a superb series looking at Modern Day Artisans. This film combine great music, artists and shots to be the almost perfect representation of the underground hand crafted movement. The film features London based furniture designer Max Lamb. Thank you Hype Beast and thank you Chris Read. Continue reading
The MADE festival has been held in Sheffield every year since 2010 and celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of Britain. Guest speakers this year included Vince Cable, Wayne Hemingway of Red or Dead, Will Butler-Adams of Brompton bikes and Peter Jones of Dragons Den fame. It connects people and connects ideas. As soon as I stepped … Continue reading
The Brompton fold-up bicycle is a design classic in the truest sense. It was born out of the practical requirement for a better folding bike by the young engineer Andrew Ritchie in the early seventies, and the basic design has only been improved through better materials, geometry and components. In this film the managing director … Continue reading
Nigel Cabourn is the real deal when it comes to quality menswear. Here he is chatting about himself and his work. Nice work from HELMSTYLE HelmStyle Continue reading
Collaboration between the inspiration paper mill GF Smith and the modern classic menswear brand Oliver Spencer. The film was made by Steven Mark Fisher and Sophie Pierozzi. The quality of Oliver Spencer is second to none and I’m sure this is because of the close links with the production. GFSmith x Oliver Spencer from GF … Continue reading
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