I was elbow-deep in a pile of thrifted heavyweights last Tuesday, trying to salvage a box of 90s blanks for a small print run, when I realized I’d just spent … Read more
Category: Streetwear
Patience Is the Only Real Skill
I was elbow-deep in a bin of mystery textiles at a local charity shop last weekend, and I swear, I saw someone reach for a “vintage” graphic tee only to … Read more
Storing Half Your Clothes Makes the Rest Visible
I spent three hours last Tuesday staring at a mountain of clothes, trying to figure out why my closet felt like a graveyard of “must-have” pieces that actually serve zero … Read more
Waterproof and Warm Are Two Different Purchases
I remember standing outside a studio in East London last February, shivering in a “technical” shell that cost more than my first month’s rent. The marketing promised it was a … Read more
The Jacket Is Seen Most and Replaced Least
I remember sitting on the floor of my first shared studio, surrounded by half-printed blanks and a pile of “premium” puffer jackets that had literally fallen apart at the seams … Read more
Five Items Cover Most Situations
I’ve spent more hours than I care to admit hunched over a screen printing press, watching cheap, thin fabrics warp and twist under the heat. It’s infuriating because most of … Read more
Fewer Pieces That All Work Together
I spent three years in a shared studio surrounded by mountains of “essential” organic cotton tees that fell apart after exactly four washes. It’s infuriating how the fashion industry has … Read more
Texture Adds Interest Without Adding Noise
I was hunched over a heavy-duty industrial sewing machine last Tuesday, trying to piece together a sample using a massive 450 GSM fleece and a scrap of paper-thin, silk-blend jersey, … Read more
Same Colour, Different Textures
I was staring at a pile of “premium” charcoal knits in my studio last week, and honestly, it just made me angry. Everyone on social media acts like monochrome outfits … Read more
Three Colours Is Usually the Limit
I spent three hours last Tuesday staring at a pile of deadstock heavy jersey, trying to figure out why a specific mustard yellow looked intentional against a forest green, but … Read more









