A new take on the chunky knit

A new take on the chunky knit

As the nights draw in and there’s more than a slight chill in the air, wool becomes the fibre of choice for your wardrobe and home. The A/W 2012 catwalks abounded with knitted garments – no surprise there. But this time the re-invented chunky knit took centre stage. ...
Recycling at its most ingenuous

Recycling at its most ingenuous

Greenwich-based White Dove & Wonder demonstrate the best in industrial recycling by restoring vintage shoe lasts and turning them into unusual but very beautiful objects for the home. We can see them being used to great effect in a multitude of settings.

Seating to make you smile

Seating to make you smile

Melanie Porter, a former fashion knitwear designer, is deploying her skills to breathe new and quirky life into vintage furniture. Her company offers bespoke knit-covers for chairs, tables and lamps sourced from antique markets across the UK. The results are inspiring and totally original.