Independent brand

Admitting that it was time to give in and get a rain coat felt like a dangerous step towards middle age. First you buy a raincoat, then you start classing a trip to the local garden centre as a solid…

Five Minutes With… is a regular series spotlighting vibrant, innovative, sustainably-focused brands so you can get to know the best and brightest in the industry, even if you only have a quick coffee break to spare. This time we’re spending…

For SS15, Riyka have taken their signature geometric panelling and added an infusion of fresh, zesty colours. ‘The collection takes its cues from ‘Rockers’, a documentary/film set in 1970s Jamaica. The atmosphere, colours, and the athletic aesthetic of Kingston’s reggae artists were a jumping…

I love cats. Cut me and I bleed whiskers. So when Joanna Pybus‘ latest lookbook dropped into my inbox there was no question I was going to be an instant fan. Firstly, because I follow and love Joanna’s work anyhow,…

In the face of seasonal sale-related rage and quickly discarded gifts, Christmas is the perfect time to sit up and pay some attention to those who are choosing to do things a little differently. Sustainability can sometimes feel like just…

As we hurtle towards the season of out-and-out consumerism, I’m heartened to see messages spreading among my friends and peers about supporting independent businesses, designers, and makers. It’s easy to walk along the high street and buy everything in one…

CHEEKLDN is a bright, fun, playful label with a dash of grown up chic thrown into the mix. The brand describes its collections as being about ‘the clash of youth and sophistication; of youthfulness and seriousness’. This hybrid reveals itself…

Today’s post is all about independent women designers. I’m never exaggerating when I say I love independent designers and labels. It’s a serious big time love. We’re thinking of moving in together. I spend hours trawling the internet finding new…

When I was asked by friend and photographer Emma Pilkington to style an editorial for Pitch Zine based around the brand Faustine Steinmetz, I excitedly replied, “ooh the ones with the fluffy denim!”. Admittedly, this was selling the brand rather…