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12 Oct 2012

Less is definitely not more this autumn as opulence made a comeback on the catwalks.

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4 Aug 2012

Western-style embroidery can be a hobby for both sexes, of any age and from all walks of life.

Students can put their creativity and artistic ability into something tangible that...

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26 Aug 2011

The trend for vintage pieces in interiors has also coincided with a move towards handmade objects that bring character and charm to the home.

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10 Feb 2011

Get your hands moving and your crafty juices flowing. It's time to add this cool bracelet to your spring collection. DIY lover Isana Tse Chi-hung shares the six simple steps you need to take to...

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24 Mar 2010

Cashmere designs are not known for being groundbreaking - this most luxurious of fabrics traditionally has been restricted to scarves, twin sets and frumpy cardigans. But the knit appears to be...

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4 Dec 2009

Michele Reis loves knitting. It's hard to believe a glamorous star has such an unglamorous hobby, but the actress proved it with two needles and some yarn on Wednesday at the launch of Save the...

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Who started it? Born in London and raised in the English county of Oxfordshire, Alice Maud began her career in fashion at the age of 17, when she worked as an assistant to designer Stephen...

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From Indian embroidery to tribal totem heels, ethnic-inspired fashion is a buzzword for spring. Designers such as Marc Jacobs and Christopher Kane have tapped into global exotica for their...

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Who started it? British brand Horace was started by friends Adam Entwisle and Emma Hales. Entwisle graduated with an MA in women's wear from Central St Martins College of Art and Design in...

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Evelyna Liang Yi-woo is unfurling a jumble of vibrantly coloured quilts at her Wong Chuk Hang studio. Each handicraft shows a tableau of daily life: a child playing, a woman tending a field, a...

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Who started it? Born and raised in Hong Kong, designer Tania Mohan studied to be a barrister before deciding fashion was her true calling. After a stint in fashion journalism, she opened a...

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