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Inspiration is everywhere.
My inspiration comes to me when I am travelling on foot or by car, train and plane.
One of the benefits of growing up before the internet was invented is that I have a scavenging nature when looking for ideas. I never look at a computer screen.
Technology plays its part, though: I am always blowing out my iPhone Battery taking pictures of people, places and commercial buildings signage, colours, textures and the way light impacts on these things.
Menswear is very disciplined and detail focussed, it changes slowly season to season.
Cloth, Cut and Construction are the three main things to consider. The choosing of cloth is a very visual and tactile experience whereas cut is all about proportion. I think that’s where the graphic design background comes through.
My Grandfather was a signwriter all of his working life and we often spoke about the correct way to hold a pencil or the lightness of touch needed with a brush.
He hardly ever used a ruler instead relying on his eye to balance things out in an imperfect way. He taught me to use mine properly.
Growing up in South Canterbury and spending my formative years in Christchurch meant Warren and Mahoney buildings were a part of life. They shaped the post war - pre-quake world that I lived in like modernist jewels on a Tudorbethan landscape.There are many examples of his work, as one half Warren and Mahoney, that I...
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Watch expert Zayyar Win Thein, of vintage and pre-owned watch business Wynn & Thayne, shares his expertise on what timepiece to wear for your wedding. -- For what is arguably one of the biggest days of your life most grooms focus on a good suit but not many grooms pay attention to what they’re wearing...
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Crane Brothers was one of 4052 companies that visited Milano Unica from 12 to 14 July; this was an increase of 31% compared to the 33rd edition, held in July 2021.Milano Unica is the main international trade show for high-end textiles and accessories. Every 6 months the very best suppliers to the Fashion Industry congregate...
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