Therese Rawsthorne’s collection for Spring Summer 2012 was based on a photograph of a Japanese prostitute taken in Nagoya by Shomei Tomatshu in 1958. Centred on this theme of Japanese modernity and femininity Therese’s prints were inspired by fallen autumn leaves, known as koyo. In Japan, the fallen leaves of Autumn are what cherry blossoms… Read more »
Ekaterina Gerasimova is a recent recent graduate of the London College of Fashion. For her final collection the designer created an 8-piece range embellished with surface textile techniques including embroidery, appliqué and felting to create lavish tactile imagery. Exploring cultural expressions of identity, Ekaterina’s textile placements were inspired by Sailor Jerry tattoos, Latin American fables… Read more »
The Australian Tapestry Workshop has been working since the 1970s to preserve the ancient textile tradition of tapestry, in a contemporary Australian context. The workshop creates beautiful tapestry representations of the work of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists, using woven techniques that date back to the 15th century. Each artwork is made from a selection… Read more »
Velskoen are Namibian desert boots sewn from two pieces of kudu hide. Usually shortened to vellies, the boots were worn for centuries by the Khoikhoi tribe of the south-western desert of Africa. British colonists looked to the tribes for their local knowledge for surviving harsh desert conditions – desert boots were one of their many… Read more »
Hideaki Hamada lives in Osaka with his wife and their two young sons Haru and Mina. As a photographer and a father Haru and Mina are his ingenuous subjects, his work captures their sweetness, their boundless energy and the endearing unaffectedness of their fresh hearts and minds. Hamada explains: “I want to take photographs of… Read more »