Designer Insider: An Interview with Daniel Silverstein from 100% NY
For as long as 100% NY co-founder Daniel Silverstein can remember, fashion has been part of his life. Growing up, he was never far from a sketch pad and a pair of scissors. This love for fashion has evolved into a passion for responsible design. His label is innovating zero waste techniques and proudly a [...]
Designer Insider: Meiling Chen
Love and care are at the heart of of Meiling Chen’s eponymous label; fashion is a means of artistic and personal expression. At an early age Meiling developed an appreciation for innovation and craftsmanship, and she continues this ethic from her NYC studio. Thoughtful designs, ranging from the bold and sculptural to the romantic and [...]
Designer Insider: The Lost Travel Tshirt Company
Now the Summer Solstice is behind us – it is officially summer! Time to dream of foreign landscapes, warm starry nights, and sun-kissed cheeks. The Lost Travel Tshirt Company, founded by Elizabeth Plummer, embodies the exotic and adventurous spirit of summer travel. Her light cotton tees are printed with spectacular images that reflect all the [...]
Designer Insider: Bougainvillea Couture
Bougainvillea Couture, founded in 2011 by Luiven Rivas-Sanchez, combines the beauty of high fashion with the sustainable principles of slow fashion. The Central Saint Martins graduate, whose print designs have graced the prestigious runways of John Galliano, Jasper Conran, and Katharine Hamnet (just to name a few) has turned his talents to natural dyes and traditional [...]
Designer Insider: Beyond Skin
Beyond Skin creates gorgeous handmade footwear for discerning and distinctive women everywhere. Based in Brighton, England the label has driven ethical innovation in the footwear industry and continues to push the boundary of vegan product design. I was able to talk with brand founder and co-director, Natalie Dean, about her triumphs and trials in sustainable [...]
