We seized the opportunity to visit the new photography exhibition at Opera Gallery in May. Featuring German photographer Ellen Von Unwerth, titled ‘Ladyland’, whose fashion work has been published in American, Italian, and British Vogue, Interview and Vanity Fair. Stepping into the gallery, we were greeted by a series of playful yet sensual photographs, which […]
Things to do in London
KIMONO X KOMONO
Kawaii!!! (So cute!!!) Was that your first response after seeing these adorable miniature Japanese sushi? Well, it was certainly ours. This tiny tromploi are crafted by a mother-daughter duo who have spun traditional kimono silk fabric into small adorable objects. At the exhibition, there was even a table filled with beautiful and intricately made Japanese […]
Goldwork Lobster course with Hattie McGill
Exciting new class alert! Coming soon to the London Embroidery School, Goldwork Lobster class! Taught over 6 weeks you will be taught traditional goldwork techniques while creating this super fun Lobster! We have teamed up with Hattie McGill, who creates all sorts of wonderful goldwork creatures! We particularly fell in love with her lobsters! A […]
T-SHIRT: CULT – CULTURE – SUBVERSION
How often do we wear T-shirts? Are you currently wearing one while reading this? Here at Hawthorne & Heaney, most of us are definitely in a T-shirt once we are home. But how much do we know about T-shirt? According to Dennis Nothdruft, head of exhibitions at the Fashion and Textile Museum […]
New Class Alert! Introduction to Embroidery
London Embroidery School is thrilled to announce a brand new class! Introduction to Embroidery, is the perfect class for beginners, for those of you who haven’t had any embroidery experience before, and would love to give it a go. The class will take you through all the basics, from how to correctly frame up your […]
Hattie McGill Designer in Focus
Are you familiar with the movie Murder on the Orient Express? Did you marvel at the astounding visuals? We know, we did! We loved the set, the alluring cinematic feel, and most importantly the characters who were dressed impeccably. We are proud to be have Hattie McGill, who was involved in making some of the […]