Slow Textile Routes

MCQUEEN FALL 2016 SHOW

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Emma Neuberg

In yesterday’s show, 21st Feb 2016 in London, we were presented with a mix of evening party glamour, moonlit boudoir and punk constraint. Less evident was the exciting and irreverent mood that we came to expect from Lee McQueen with his take-your-breath-away collections. Instead, beneath the embroidered threads and sequins is a melancholic space that reminds us of the pre-Raphaelites’ world (1848 – 1920). May be this is no wonder in view of Lee’s legacy. The bigger picture suggests that fashion, so often construed as fleeting, can really be seen as a reflection of the on-going cultural symbols of its time and geographic and cultural location.

SECONDHAND STYLE

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Emma Neuberg

We love Camille Rowe’s secondhand, easy chic style!

FINE ART DARNING

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Emma Neuberg

During the winter months, this is the best video to look at to begin your repair work for perfect knitwear and, in more temperate climes, watch it to practise your technique!

For ‘out of this world’ inspiration have a look at Great British artist, Celia’s Pym knitted work here:

Slow Textiles Group at the House of Lords

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Emma Neuberg

Slow Textiles Group members have been liaising with MPs and members of the House of Lords recently to make sure Sustainable Textiles stay firmly on the political agenda.

We were delighted to be invited to join Baroness Lola Young, Dilys Williams and Kate Fletcher hear William Kroll present his weaving and indigo dyeing process in the Committee Room at the House of Lords. We went on to discuss plans for the All Party Political Group to develop further.