Sophie Wolanski, from Muck, is an artist whose medium is flowers.
She is disrupting the floral industry with her unique approach; she favours a "structural and natural aesthetic" - pairing blooms with greenery and foliage she projects a homage to flowers in their natural state.
The floral button hole can be a really lovely and simple way to dress up a suit for any occassion. The races, a wedding, a valentine dinner date, and like most things there are traditions and rules around how they can be worn.
We like the idea of breaking those rules so we have commissioned Muck Floral to produce some button holes.
Founder Murray Crane caught up with Awling and discussed all things menswear, New Zealand’s approach to it and why he’s so fond of handcrafted goods. Read a shortened copy below or visit Awling to read to full interview. Hi Murray, thanks for finding some time to speak to us. Let’s start with getting some background on yourself. Where...
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Sometimes, a design marries form and function so well that it essentially can’t be improved upon. So it is with the pea coat, a contemporary menswear staple that still manages to look peerlessly stylish despite being almost entirely unchanged since the early 1700s. Featuring a double-breasted six- or eight-button closure, an a-line shape finishing just...
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Welcome back Farheen. What do you do at Crane Brothers? I have joined back as Office Administrator in Head Office. Essentially I take care of the staff and their wellbeing, ensuring there are smooth processes for each department, and oversee invoicing and accounts. The role is very diverse. Since I was at Crane Brothers previously...
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