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Inside Sissi and Pat’s closet: How a rare Vivienne Westwood crown found its way into their collection

Emma Hammar — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 13:45:06 +0000

Sissi Pohle and Pat Scherzer epitomize how the clothes we wear, and objects we hold can be used to express the depths of our personalities. Their shared wardrobe is a mix and match of patterns, knits, eras, and prices. Every outfit is a distinct and carefully curated composition that conveys care and admiration for the

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Nicole McLaughlin on the eBay find that turned her into Arc’teryx first designer ambassador

Lucy Pullicino — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 11:44:00 +0000

Her introduction to upclycling was through fabric scraps and learning to sew. While practicing, Nicole realized the potential of already-existing garments—and the amount of excess generated by the fashion industry—and decided to use her pieces to open a larger conversation around the importance of extending the life-span of our resources. Her design process is rooted

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Designer Julia Haney-Montañez on the chair that changed the course of her career

Maria Paris — Wed, 28 Dec 2022 10:01:52 +0000

Choosing a creative career is not an easy task. In an economic infrastructure where productivity and economic growth are the priority, education systems often find themselves encouraging pragmatic professions, such as law, finance or diplomacy, under the pretence of them leading to financial security. London-based interior designer Julia Haney-Montañez grew up in one such education

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Food& Magazine’s Recipe for invasive crayfish

Lucy Pullicino — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:11:00 +0000

From an intimate to a global setting, food is undoubtedly one of the most present factors in our daily life—it affects our bodies, mental health, and economy. In addition to a wider interest in the environmental and social impact of our food systems, the last years have witnessed a soaring interrogation of the ethics of

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