Category: Studio

  • Turner & Harper

    Turner & Harper

    We’ve recently discovered the work of homeware makers Turner & Harper. The company is based in North Yorkshire where they hand craft most of their timber product lines and they also work with several artisans from across England to develop their specialist finishes. 

    There is a lot of care and skill that goes into making each of the products that Turner & Harper create. Some of these products include brushes, dustpans and brooms all nod to tradition, balancing timeless aesthetics with considered material choices. 

    Check out the video below which shows the process that goes into manufacturing Turner & Harper’s enamel basins.

    www.turnerandharper.com

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    Turner & Harper : Enamel from Turner & Harper on Vimeo.

  • Studio visit: ALOHA TATÁ

    Studio visit: ALOHA TATÁ

    Aida Menéndez is the founder of forthcoming fashion label ALOHA TATÁ. After studying Fashion Design at IED Madrid, this 23-year-old Spaniard decided to move to London to gain some industry experience doing several internships for different fashion houses.

    Aida is now back in her hometown, Gijón, working from her studio space on the launch of her new business. To find out more about ALOHA TATÁ we paid her a visit on our latest trip to Spain and asked her a couple of questions.

    Why did you decide to start your own fashion label?

    I founded ALOHA TATÁ because I wanted to start a project I truly believe in. After doing some internships at several fashion houses, I decided to start my own brand.

    In terms of timing, I don’t think there are good or bad moments for being self-employed if what you’re offering your customers is really worth it. I think that the best thing about working for yourself is the creative freedom and being able to spend a big amount of time on your own project.

    What are the challenges you have come across so far?

    Every day is a challenge, but I really enjoy seeing how I move forward and learn new skills. Designing my own website, visiting factories, modifying sewing patterns, creating data sheets…these are just a few of the challenges I come across every day at my
    studio.

     www.alohatata.com

     

     

  • Video: When the leather maker met the framer

    This short film from Milk Bar Magazine, an independent cultural guide to Melbourne, documents a meeting between Sam Huff, the Co-founder and Creative Director of Tanner Goods, and local frame maker Ryan Ward from United Measures. They both work together to come up with a very special artwork combining their interests and knowledge.

    Ryan’s studio is based at the collaborative space The Compound Interest, which is  home to many creative and independent businesses.

    Make sure to check their website here.

    When the leather maker met the framer from Milk Bar Mag on Vimeo.

  • Studio: Future Positive

    A visit to our space in Edinburgh.