– Why are you visiting London?
– I want to see one of the oldest European cities : feel the culture, explore British heritage, get to know more about the history and society, go to galleries, meet people behind the great inventions
– Sure, hurry up, because everything will vanish soon and will remain in the pictures only.
I believe that the primary purpose of art is to raise one’s feelings to a higher level and encourage a person to strive for something more, make a positive contribution towards the society. Art must be a ‘beauty’. Considering modern art & galleries filled in with piles of ‘rubbish’ claiming that this is ‘the Arts’ makes me wonder if people actually can not tell the difference between the craft & fake anymore?
Only the time spent on mastering a skill is not wasted. A person is able to pass on his knowledge to others and positively contribute to a development of the society.
Handknitted Chunky Pure Wool Socks!
I will stuff them with Candy this Christmas and hand on the fireplace
#MadeinBritain #SupportBritishCraftsmanship
‘I am Dandy: The Return of the Elegant Gentleman’ Book by Rose Callahan (Author, Editor) & Nathaniel Adams (Editor) is clearly in the top of my Christmas wish list!
I visited the book launch in London that took place in Gieves & Hawkes Shop on the Savile Row. It was such an amazing & inspirational evening.
One could sit and stare all night at all these flamboyant dandies!
Follow the link to see more pictures from this night:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.441021626017541.1073741829.234318223354550&type=3
Photographer: Heather Amos
If one would pay $40 for a barber to cut hair why not pay a craftsman $50 to hand-knit a hat? Hat would last you years
#Ideas #handmade #madeinBritain #SaveBritishCraftsmanship
I do not understand most of the people, I guess fast fashion has ruined the majority’s understanding about quality & long-lasting products.
1. I tend to visit charity shops & avoid high street shops.
Reason why? I believe in good fabric and quality. I would rather wear the same outfit for a couple of years not polluting & creating fashion waste every season
2. I see clothing as investment & not something that you will through away after 3 month of wearing. Actually, buying fashion products one would spend more than getting a good quality piece. Because fashion does not last long.
G. Bruce Boyer : ‘Everyone thinks about luxury but real craftsmen are dying off.’
Handmade in Britain Knitwear.
FOXHUNT works together with British craftsmen to create the top quality & unique garments.
Supporting British Heritage & Craftsmanship!
Julija Hunt 