Author: emilia_to_nuno

A Scientist’s Thoughts on DIY Masks
Disclaimer: This post is intended to provide the current (at the time of writing, mid-March 2020) scientific evidence on the …

Denim Month — A Roundup
What an amazing theme month! It was fun and inspiring to see so many amazing makes this February. Unfortunately, all …

Denim Month: A Brief History of Denim, Part 2: Japan
(See Part 1 of our history of denim here.) The history of denim would not be complete without mentioning Japanese …
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#SewThePrecious: A Round Up
This January we launched #sewtheprecious as a yearly challenge, making the commitment to sewing those precious fabrics hiding in our …

Silver-booted menswear for everyone
Hello! Emilia of @shopkintsuki here. This theme month, Menswear for Everyone, has me really inspired. As a lover of the …

From la Dolce Vita to the Rising Sun: Comparing Italian Tailoring and Japanese Kimono
I have been living in Japan for the past 4 years, and am originally from Northern Italy, so I thought …
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