Threads of Peru: Revitalising the artisan craft
Artisanal craftsmanship is intertwined within the fabric of Peru, with the tradition of weaving stretching back 5,000 years, from the coastal cities of Paracas and Nazca, to the high Andean peaks of Cusco and Ayacucho. This rich heritage will not protect
Elevate Structure: reject the status-quo
Architecture and design is an industry that has the ability to embody sustainability across all areas, from sourcing of materials to how the physical form of a structure interacts and functions with space and nature. The benefits of sustainability are instant
the packing man: traditional fabric, modern silhouette
Traditional fabrics have taken on a new identity, thanks to a growing number of independent labels that are preserving and growing the traditional methods of textile design. In combining old methods and modern trends, some really interesting garments are coming
Luca Jouel: Responsibly sourced, ethically crafted jewelry
The jewelry industry is highly fragmented with a mix of a few large, branded companies interspersed with many family owned firms of all sizes that do business throughout the world. It includes the mining, distribution and manufacturing of precious metals,
a humble revolution
When we are lucky enough to be born in an affluent part of the world it should be our duty to take care of the less fortunate. This mantra is the core behind an inspiring business called the Humble Company.
Q&A with Carcel: garments made behind bars
The main cause of female incarceration is poverty. It is predominantly young, poor, single-mothers with a low level of education and income. Out of this situation, Carcel, a Danish fashion brand, has forged an identity of homogenous Scandinavian design with
Dolores Haze: making a stand in fashion
Amongst a growing trend, of strong, independent female fashion designers and founders is Samantha Giordano and her company Dolores Haze (Instagram). Her unique take on fashion is no doubt a reflection on her thorough investigation on the dual nature of
Manos Zapotecas: artisan opportunity and employment
We have been fortunate to get a glimpse at some really interesting business models through Impakter, that seek to be successful primarily to lift the quality of life for their employees. Manos Zapotecas is another profound company that keeps an upmarket
4Ocean: Pulling trash, a pound at a time
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch has become the stuff of legend. This hotspot of marine waste, created by the spiral currents of the North Pacific Gyre, has been described as a floating trash island the size of Russia. We have
Food.Stories.Travel: Real holidays, a better feeling
The challenges of an individualistic and consumerist culture may be most transparent when we take a holiday and truly unplug. We are losing biodiversity and a bedrock of culture when we decide to go to a destination on holiday only
To The Market: Mobilising Artisan Employment
It is no secret that employment empowers. The greatest gift you can give is longevity and security through life, this can be achieved by giving someone who is unemployed a purpose, an income and a source of pride. It is
Everyday Design: Organization and Simplicity
The greatest joys of everyday life tend to be the smaller ones. Often it may be an action or sequence that you do everyday, but for some reason it is easier or more efficient and it leads to a new felt