Folded, pleated, quilted or moulded, fabric is inspiring new product spheres. From performance-engineered transportation to adaptable upholstery, Stylus highlights the latest innovators. Wrapped, pleated and intricately threaded, felt is making its mark on…
Dutch designer Iris Van Herpen has joined forces with photographer Nick Knight and Daphne Guinness to create a dress based on the shapes of splashed water live on fashion film website SHOWstudio. Knight…
Using the idea of growing clothing from magnetic forces, they manipulated a material made from iron filings mixed with resin. The composite was then added to fabric and pulled by magnets to…
Experimenting with digital craft, Tiffany Loy developed acrylic molds (that double as patterns) to create a unique texture on polyester fabrics. Pressing the material between the two molds forces the material to…
