Giving Old Clothes New Life - An Interview with Ffion Snaith
Sustainability in fashion is as important as ever, as is ensuring that old skills don’t die. We interview Ffion Snaith of small business être dans la lune about taking second-hand items and adding embroidery to give them a new life.
An Interview with Oli The Label - Handmade Wrap Dresses
As more and more people focus on climate change and sustainability, there is a growing desire for our clothes to be made in a slower fashion. We spoke with Oli The Label founder and designer Olivia Hulme all about her small businesses and why sustainable fashion is so important.
Benjamin Fox - The Beauty of Handmade To Order Fashion
Once upon a time, in the not so distant past, almost all clothing was made to order. Benjamin Fox, a sustainable handmade to order brand based in Norfolk, is owned by Ciara, a graduate from UCL with a passion for sewing. Creating whimsical pieces using deadstock fabrics, Benjamin Fox clearly has a promising future ahead.
Modern Austen - An Interview with Olivia Annabelle
Do you wish you could dress like an Austen character every day? Well, with Olivia Annabelle you can! The sustainable and slow fashion brand is perfect for fashion history lovers.
An Interview with Witchy Vintage
An interview with Paula Bates, the owner of Witchy Vintage, an online antique store selling Victorian to 1940s finds on Etsy and Instagram.
An Interview with Shirin Altsohn
Shirin Altsohn is a 22-year-old vintage fashion blogger and influencer from Germany. Her style is classic and effortless, and she has ever so kindly allowed me to interview her and pick her brains about all things fashion!
An Interview with Rose’s Wardrobe
Emma and Leanne met in 2013, fell in love, and went on to create the brand Rose’s Wardrobe, a ladieswear vintage-inspired brand. Taking inspiration from their own Granny’s wardrobes these two wonderful ladies create pieces that are sustainable and timeless from their home in Langholm, Scotland.
An Interview with Penny Heartbleed
Penny Heartbleed is a 29 year old software engineer and pinup from Norway. In this interview, hear about how Penny found vintage fashion and how her career has influenced it as well as many more tidbits!
This unofficial syllabus covers the brands, moments, designers, and ideas in women’s traditional workwear that have long been omitted from the conversation. While it’s not fully comprehensive, it is a good place to start if you want to look like you know how to change a tire.