Dressmaking for diversity

THE FASHION DESIGNER WHO HAS RUN HER OWN BRAND FOR OVER THREE DECADES HAS FOUND A NEW WAY TO EXPRESS HERSELF THROUGH A THERAPIST-STYLE CULT PODCAST SERIES. SHE TELLS HANNAH NATHANSON WHY IT’S ONE OF THE GREATEST THINGS SHE’S EVER DONE

From her smallholding in the heart of West Somerset, Bec Briar spins wool from her own flock of sheep and hand-weaves it into beautiful blankets and scarves

IMAGINE a world where clothing was made of sandpaper, the seams stitched with wire wool. Far from comfort and warmth, your clothes would feel unbearable against your skin. This is the reality for many

IN AN AGE OF COMPARISON CULTURE AND GLOSSY SOCIAL-MEDIA LIVES, IT’S HARD NOT TO QUESTION YOUR OWN PROGRESS. BUT THERE’S NO RIGHT PATH TO LIFE AS THESE WOMEN, WHO ARE TURNING CONVENTION ON ITS HEAD AND SHARING WISDOM AS THEY GO, DEMONSTRATE…

Marcie’s life had taken a brutal turn, but she vowed to prove everybody wrong…

PIPPA woke early and went down to the shop as soon as she was dressed. She had big plans for today. Along with her usual duties, she was going to make a start on clearing the back room, and she wanted