This article is part of a new series where we unpack what the ‘Made in the UK’ label stands for in 2025, and what it tells us about the future of onshoring. Read our series on ‘Made in Italy’ here, ...

Pleating as an art form in fashion, has unfolded across centuries. From the Egyptian's elaborate garments to the iconic white skirt made famous by Marylin Monroe to the modern interpretation of the ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The silver machine hums quietly as it sets to work: two large rolls of white paper slowly rotate ...

When you're in the pleating business, like veteran fashion designer Babette Pinsky, you need more than a sewing machine. In fact, sewing machines seem like an afterthought once you step inside her ...

Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake in Paris in 1998. There are few designers whose names have become so synonymous with fashion innovation as Issey Miyake, the Japanese artist who built his ...