Iris van Melsen is the founder and creative lead at Permanent Clothing, a sustainable fashion brand taking Europe by storm. The brand, was conceived with the ambition to reflect the unique individuality of the Amsterdam streetwear culture through conscious collection concepts, in a more positive and sustainable way. Iris has lead Permanent clothing to be […]
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From Post-It’s to Products – Jane Lee McCracken – Illustrator & Product Designer
1) Can you tell us a bit about how you got started as an Artist and your journey so far? I graduated from Humberside University in 1990 with a degree in Graphic Design, specialising in illustration. For several years I worked as a freelance illustrator for various publishers, including the BBC. However outside of illustrating […]
Custom Clothing Made From Recycled Plastic
Every single piece of plastic ever produced still exists on earth… It’s a startling fact, that many of us became aware of following the Blue Planet 2 series. It’s now come to the attention of the public that plastic reduction is a must. This sparked action across industries and even in parliament at the time, […]
Embroidery Machines: How to Choose the Right One for You
Embroidery machines provide an efficient way to apply stitched designs onto fabric and clothing. The designs that they are able to produce are generally either created by users, or by a third party and bought for usage on the machines. Key Features to Look For When Buying Embroidery MachinesBefore buying embroidery machines, consider the following factors […]
The Benefits of Branded Tote Bags
Now that the entire UK must pay a 5p charge for carrier bags from shops, more and more people are turning to tote bags to carry their shopping from home. Since the charge’s introduction in Scotland, carrier bag use has dropped by 80%. This leaves marketers with an opportunity to create walking billboards, at a […]