Journal

Standing at 6ft 2, with a slender, elegant frame which would not seem out of place on stage at Sadler’s Wells, it is almost an understatement to describe Richard Biedul’s presence as striking; his personality shines through each shoot, whilst ultimately always doing justice to the garments. Equally striking is Richard’s understanding of men’s fashion, the industry and being a creative force within his own right; collaborating with many well-known titles, and recently forming his own ‘360 degree creative studio’ working with brands throughout the design process, offering creative direction and production solutions. When not modelling clothing for others, Richard’s...

Rayon is a misunderstood and often underrated material. Often misidentified as an ‘artificial’ cloth alongside polyester and nylon, it has a much older and more organic origin than its petrochemical cousins.As early as the 17th century, scientists sought to emulate the unique properties of the silkworm’s secretions, with English physicist Robert Hooke positing that cellulose gum derived from wood pulp might be woven to similar effect. It wasn’t until 1884 however that the magnificently monikered Count Hilaire de Chadonnet, “the Godfather of Rayon’ , was able to refine the process in a practical manner and on an industrial scale, and...

Boot Cuts are both functional and stylised, masculine with an edge of feminine appeal, elegant but also overt.The origin of the flared leg have multiple explanations, the most established being that the legs of sailors trousers were cut with the distinctive flare to allow them to be easily rolled when swabbing the deck, a function that allows the characteristic flare to fit comfortably over boots, making them popular amongst devotees of western boots and the stacked platform heels of 60’s hippies and 70’s disco-ites. The controversy around the flared blue jean may have something to do with how polarising the...

Translating the world of classic garments and kit into something a little softer, a little more feminine, is no small job. Our mission at Bryceland’s has always been to produce beautiful, durable and functional garments that age beautifully - our philosophy is that each garment should be at its most basic on the shop floor, and at it’s best the day before it is retired for valiant service. So it is with great excitement that we are now seeing our womenswear range grow and take form under the talented eye of Janet Wong. The Story Over the past seven years,...