Filpucci Continues Journey of Responsible Innovation

Filpucci, an Italian leader in the manufacture of creative yarns for quality knitwear, will take part in the 83rd edition of Pitti Filati, which will be held from 27-29 June in Florence, presenting its...

Laxtons Sheepsoft: A stock-supported fully-traceable machine knitting yarn

Sponsored Editorial Baildon, Yorkshire British yarn spinner Laxtons Limited, has launched its first stock-supported machine knitting yarn Sheepsoft, a blend of British Bluefaced Leicester and Masham wools. This is Laxtons’ first venture in the supply of...

Pantone Introduces Polyester Standards

Pantone, a provider of professional colour standards for the design industry, has introduced polyester standards for athleisure, footwear, swimwear, sleepwear and the home and fashion accessories markets, as an addition to its Fashion, Home...

Ones to Watch – Nottingham Trent University

To start our round-ups of this years' university graduates, we feature students from Nottingham Trent University's highly-regarded Fashion Knitwear Design undergraduate 2018 cohort. Here are six graduates who caught our eye.. Cat Brierley Wavering linear knits...

Ones to Watch – Ellie Eves, Glasgow School of Art

Materials artist Ellie Eves graduates this year from Glasgow School of Art. Her collection 'Softly Structured' follows the journey of the fusion of unorthodox found materials with traditional knitting techniques to create unusual and exciting...
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East Midlands Students Scoop Visionary Knitwear Award

Last week, the highly-anticipated annual Graduate Fashion Week showcased collections of this years fashion and textiles graduates from arts universities and colleges from across the UK. This years Visionary Knitwear Award was judged by six...

‘Made It’ collections link students with manufacturers

This year, the British sourcing event Make it British Live! was curated by the UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) and focused on supporting young talent and establishing a strong skill base to bring...

Invisible Lingerie Combines Nudity and Fitness

French lingerie brand Maison Lejaby plays games with traditional lingerie concepts to create its highly personalised styles. Its unique appeal, according to Design and Image Director Pascale Renaux, owes much to the brand’s use...
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In Conversation With Marion Foale

Last week, we travelled to Warwickshire, England to meet British fashion designer Marion Foale, co-founder of the 1960's Carnaby Street boutique Foale & Tuffin turned knitwear designer. Having studied at art school in Walthamstow, London...

SBID Launches National Student Competition

The Society for British & International Design (SBID) and its partner Be Open, have collaborated to launch a new national competition for final year creative students and graduates across interior design, decoration, fashion, art...