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Where Did The Term Mannequin Come From?
Where Did The Term Mannequin Come From?

One of the greatest friends of tailors and designers everywhere is the humble mannequin, and designer dummies have been around for at least 600 years.

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David Bigg-Wither27 April 2021designer dummies
Stella McCartney Unveils Garments Made From Vegan Mushroom Leather
Stella McCartney Unveils Garments Made From Vegan Mushroom Leather

Sustainable fashion designer Stella McCartney has created the world's first garments made from Mylo.

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David Bigg-Wither6 April 2021dressmakers mannequin UK
UK Outlines Proposals To Support Sustainable Fashion
UK Outlines Proposals To Support Sustainable Fashion

The government has unveiled plans to reduce waste, which include measures to increase action on fast fashion and hold manufacturers accountable for textile waste.

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David Bigg-Wither25 March 2021dressmakers mannequin in the UK
Renowned Pattern Cutter Edmund Freeman Dies
Renowned Pattern Cutter Edmund Freeman Dies

The London based pattern cutter began his career in the fashion industry at the age of 15 in 1955, where he joined his father’s ladies tailoring business as an apprentice.

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David Bigg-Wither23 March 2021dressmakers dummy in the UK
Highlights From Digital London Fashion Week
Highlights From Digital London Fashion Week

London Fashion Week went fully digital thsi year, providing an alternative way to observe the couture creations of some of the top names in fashion.

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David Bigg-Wither12 March 2021sewing mannequin in the UK
Why Linen Is The Key Fashion Trend of 2021
Why Linen Is The Key Fashion Trend of 2021

Linen has been a slow-burning trend in the fickle fashion industry, but one fashion search engine has revealed that more and more labels have been using the material.

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David Bigg-Wither2 March 2021
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