Helmed by New York-based artists Bobbi Salvör Menuez, Quori Theodor, and Precious Okoyomon, Spiral Theory Test Kitchen (STTK) was born a little over a year ago. The collective has swiftly established a cult following for their opulent and theatrical dinner parties, at which guests are confronted with extraordinary edible innovations spanning Nigerian cassava poached in…
Ancuta Sarca is the Romanian-born, London-based designer who has gained international recognition for her up-cycled trainer and vintage heel hybrid footwear. An advocate for sustainable fashion, Sarca studied in Romania and moved to London to gain professional experience before venturing out on her own. She made her debut at London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020 with…
Back in 2016, Alexandra Hadjikyriacou and Jaimee Mckenna, both Textile and Knitwear graduates from Central Saint Martins, united to form the brand Kepler. The label takes inspiration from traditional methods of garment making and cultures from across the globe, amalgamating them to create a modern approach to constructing clothing. At once boldly sculptural and quietly…
New York-based Chen Chen and Kai Williams met while attending the Pratt Institute, going onto found their eponymous studio in 2011. The collaborative operation invents new techniques and materials, often diverting ubiquitous industrial supplies to unexpected applications. As Chen Chen & Kai Williams, the pair create a wide range of products from handmade collectible works…
Architect and designer Harry Nuriev is a key figure within the Russian renaissance of recent years, pushed forward by a young group of creatives in fashion and design, including the likes of Gosha Rubchinskiy and Lotta Volkova, who are looking to their home for inspiration, rather than the West as so often in the past….
Appearing at first glance like futuristic aquariums or contemporary art installations, mushroom growers Smallhold’s minifarms are transforming the supply chain, while offering customers a unique spectacle. Eerie blue lights, vivid and sculptural mushrooms in hues of coral, pink, and yellow come together to create a compelling effect. The mycelium fruiting blocks in which the mushrooms…
The creative output of identical twin duo Soull and Dynasty Ogun, L’Enchanteur is a concept brand inspired by the sciences, colour theory, numerology, religion, mythologies, magic and fairytales. L’Enchanteur seeks to communicate a story of craftsmanship behind each of their pieces, creating clothing, jewellery, and lifestyle items that redefine the meaning of an heirloom. Having…
Originating in Kolkata, Soho restaurant FATT PUNDIT’s menu takes inspiration from the unique cuisine that was invented when the Hakka people migrated to India from the Chinese province of Canton, bringing with them their culinary riches. Incorporating traditional Chinese cooking techniques with the spices of India to create something both new yet familiar, Indo Chinese…