The Fabric Story

Where cloth comes from

The Fabric Story

Every commission begins as a decision about cloth.

Weight, drape, recovery, hand. Four words that decide whether an idea is possible.

Prototype imagery.

Prototype imagery.

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Sourcing

Mills, markets and archives. Some cloth is bought by the roll a year ahead; some is found once and never again.

“Choose the wrong cloth and no amount of skill will save the dress.”

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