Christien Meinderstma & One Sheep Sweater

Posted by on Aug 12, 2011 in Smart textiles | No Comments

When I fist encountered Christien Meindertsma’s work, I was captivated by her novel approach to unlocking the “hidden” potentials of information/practices/materials. Meindertsma became well known for her project PIG 05049 in which she spent three years researching all of the products made from one single pig. Notes the artist: “Amongst some of the more unexpected ...

Carole Collet & Textile Futures

Posted by on Jul 26, 2011 in Smart textiles | No Comments

Central Saint Martins is famous in regards to high fashion and couture, having shepherded countless avant-garde luminaries such as Hussein Chalayan, John Galliano, Christopher Kane, Stella McCartney, Phoebe Philo, Zac Posen, Gareth Pugh, Riccardo Tisci, Matthew Williamson, and the late Alexander McQueen. This list of names gives us a sense of the scope of design ...

Emily Crane & Micro-Nutrient Couture

Posted by on Jun 29, 2011 in Smart textiles | No Comments

Emily Crane is a new breed of designer working at the intersection of molecular gastronomy and textile innovation. Invested in the material exploration and alchemy of processes, she is growing, cultivating and forming new hybrid fashion futures. She borrows skills from molecular cuisine at the service of envisioning a future where fast fashion is supplanted ...