Yinka Shonibare MBE: Magic Ladders

Yinka Shonibare MBE: Magic Ladders

The Barnes Foundation presents exhibition is sponsored by Anthropologie. WHERE: The Barnes Foundation 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19130 WHEN:  January 24–April 21, 2014

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Introducing Adire
We love Adire

Introducing Adire

Àdìre Adire pronounced (pronounced ah-d-reh) is the indigo dyed cloth made predominantly by Yoruba women in South-West Nigeria. The fabric is produced using a range of resist dye techniques. There are several techniques used to…

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Urban Journeys: Shoreditch, London
Shoreditch rate race

Urban Journeys: Shoreditch, London

The Rat Race WHERE: Shoreditch, East London COUNTRY: England WHEN: August 2013  

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Contemporary African Art: Zak Ove

Contemporary African Art: Zak Ove

Contemporary African Art Fair in Somerset house last October and I was blown away. He had presence, he had swag and he was elegant all at the same time! Zak…

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Cool Tees Thursday: Coup
Cool Tees Thursday

Cool Tees Thursday: Coup

Lettuce Turnip The Beet, get it? Yup. Clever. It comes in adult as well as children's sizes but I could not resist featuring this cool dude. Check out the various…

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Colour of the Year 2014: Radiant Orchid
Lilac Wool Cowl

Colour of the Year 2014: Radiant Orchid

Expressive, exotic Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and warmth Every January, Pantone declares a So I am wishing you a very Happy New Year, one of new beginnings, exciting adventures…

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Urbanknit in Liberty London
One of A Kind

Urbanknit in Liberty London

Liberty London's window just off Regent Street, starting at 10am on Friday November 1st and finishing at 7pm on Saturday. Over the course of the two days our assembled crafts…

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Cool Tees Thursday- Urbanknit
Cool Tees Thursday

Cool Tees Thursday- Urbanknit

    Finally a cool tee of our own! Whoop whoop. This one is called the Adinkra symbols from Ghanaian heritage, this tee is simple and easy to wear. Available in…

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