Journal

Form that follows function is a philosophy of design that is like catnip to us, and the esoterica of ‘gear’and how these garments were tools of our heroes and archetypes is a source of never ending fascination. The archetypes fill the role of heroes, those to emulate, and it’s those heroes we champion as the models of our gear. RAF Rollneck Pullover Transatlantic Ecru ,  Bryce-Alls 'Tsunagi' Coverall Salt & Pepper, Half-zip Shirt Flannel Checks, Sweatshirt Black, RAF Rollneck Pullover Transatlantic Black, Half-zip Shirt Salt & Pepper, Hunting Jacket Black, Janet Jeans Indigo Half-Zip Shirt Flannel Checks, Double Knee Moleskin...

The Photographer _ Form that follows function is a philosophy of design that is like catnip to us, and the esoterica of ‘gear’and how these garments were tools of our heroes and archetypes is a source of never ending fascination. The archetypes fill the role of heroes, those to emulate, and it’s those heroes we champion as the models of our gear.The photographer as an archetype is a fascinating one, intrepid explorers hunting the perfect shot,with tools specialised and refined. Cameras slung across the body like rifles, with all the associated ‘gear’ close to hand, inclement weather or conflict struck locations...

Origin of School Uniform School uniform has played an important role in the formative years of many British children. The tradition goes back a long way. Some of the oldest established schools have had uniforms for centuries. As long ago as 1222 the Archbishop of Canterbury is thought to have introduced academic robes at the school attached to the cathedral, partly to keep the scholars warm while studying in the cloisters. The school still has a Beadle to this day who enforces the rules of uniform. In around 1552 the Christ’s Hospital charity introduced the long blue coat in its...

Kimberley Lawton is not your average tailor. With dyed blonde hair swept back and fixed in place, tinted glasses of a size Michael Caine would be bashful of, slender, elegant fingers unabashedly adorned in silver jewellery and a personal colour palate Henry Ford would applaud – Kimberly has style, a style which embodies her taste and brand; with an aesthetic which is so well considered and presented it belies her relatively short time in the industry and infectiously playful personality. Graduating with first-class honours from the University of Arts London, Kimberley gained an apprenticeship under the Head-Cutter and Creative Director...