The popularity of the Haymarket check has a unique history. The check was originally introduced in the 1920’s as a lining for @Burberry trench coats and was named after the location of the first London store (The Haymarket, in 1891). A Paris boutique accidently draped a trench coat inside out over a mannequin. This prompted a stream of enquiries about where items in the now iconic check could be purchased. Thomas Burberry responded by developing and making products out of what was initially the lining of his trench coats.Now, the Haymarket check is a key element of #Burberry’s identity and brand recognition. The infamous pattern is known globally and has contributed significantly to Burberry’s success.
@Kenzo has joined forces with @WWF to support their work towards the TX2 goal of doubling the number of tigers in the wild by 2022. This year is symbolic, as is the next Year of the Tiger in the Chinese zodiac.The tiger is an iconic image of Kenzo’s brand and last week Kenzo released a new capsule collection that honors the tiger. Designed by @felipeoliveriabaptista, the pieces are made with 100% organic cotton, certified by @globalorganictextilestandard, and Kenzo is donating $10 US towards the TX2 goal for each item sold from the collection. A founding philosophy of the KENZO House: to be inspired by nature, and to protect nature. Wild tigers are endangered and it is estimated there are fewer...
@VivienneWestwood’s new Autumn Winter 2020-2021 range has arrived and is inspired by British heritage fabrics. The pieces are designed to be timeless so they can continue to be worn year after year. Hemp is one of the key fabrics used in the collection, an eco-friendly material that is gentle on the planet and uses little water. Hemp reduces pests, controls erosion of the topsoil and creates oxygen. Westwood’s AW20-21 range also includes vegan leather, 100% biodegradable and recycled linen satin, and recycled nylon, created from bottles and clothing scraps. A part recycled/re-generated denim has also been introduced. The cotton yarn used to make the denim fabric comes from production waste. The indigo dyeing process creates unavoidable waste, but here, that...
For the first time in @Vogue’s 128-year history, all 26 magazine issues globally united in solidarity under the theme of “Hope”. Intended to celebrate positive voices from around the world that are pushing for change, the September 2020 edition “Hope” invites its readers to learn about and envision the possibilities for a brighter future, and promotes the belief that not all hope is lost. #Vogue wants to inspire and encourage us as readers and active members of our community to continue generating meaningful and impactful change, and remind us that the solutions to current issues we care about are not so out of our reach.@VogueAustralia, in particular, has created a diverse and inclusive issue, creating a standout front cover. In...
@Ganni has introduced recycled wool into their new Fall Winter 2020 collection. The new regenerated wool is created using 62% post-consumer recycled fibers of high quality wool garments. Old wool pieces are handpicked and sorted, shredded, spun and woven into a new, original wool material. The mechanical process is done by expects in Italian mill @manteco_spa and does not use any chemicals. The fibers are certified by an external organisation, the Global Recycling Standard, and produce up to 50% less CO2 emissions compared to virgin wool. Using recycled wool considerably lowers the damage the fabric has on the environment and redirects wool from ending up in landfill. @Ganni’s decision to incorporate post-consumer recycled wool into their FW20 collection progresses the development...
