Category: Textiles

Inside the Factory Where Buck Mason Makes T-Shirts

The founders of Buck Mason think it can — and they bought a sewing factory and a cloth mill in Pennsylvania hoping to prove it.
Surfing in Custom Made Wetsuits From Jonesea

Shane Jones is a couturier of sorts for surfers who want more from the typical wetsuit.
Evel Knievel and Minnie Mouse Catch a Wave

Shane Jones is a couturier of sorts for surfers who want more from the typical wetsuit.
Host Gift Guide: Fun Ferments, Cozy Quilts and More

What T Magazine’s editors and contributors are bringing to thank their hosts this summer, including surrealistic serving spoons and bubbles to entertain children.
The Lower East Side Fabric Store That Helped Outfit ‘Bridgerton’

Mendel Goldberg, a Jewish immigrant from Poland, opened his shop in the late 1800s. Four generations later, it’s a go-to destination for top costume designers.
A Hawaii Shop Turning Oahu’s Invasive Trees Into Surfboards

Plus: home décor from Ulla Johnson, a restaurant in a vintage airstream and more recommendations from T Magazine.
Ancient Art or Fashion Forward? Both, Says a Top Batik Designer

Josephine Komara has redefined a cultural expression that was intricate and lovely but so locked in tradition it bordered on staid. “Tradition is the way we are,” she says. “Modern is the way we think.”
Rahul Mishra and Luxury South Asian Wedding Wear

On July 3, the designer is making another appearance at Paris Haute Couture Week. South Asian wedding wear helps keep his business of “mindful luxury” thriving.
Princess Leia’s Dress From the Original ‘Star Wars’ Is Up for Bids

A ceremonial gown worn by Carrie Fisher was believed to be destroyed after the production of “A New Hope,” but it was recently found in an attic and restored.
Mastering the Art of Layering Rugs: a Step-by-Step Guide

Layering rugs is cheaper than buying a single large one, and cozier, too: “When you start layering rugs, it begins to feel like home.”
A British Fabric Collection That Feels Straight Out of ‘Bridgerton’

Plus: a hotel in Portugal that highlights regional artisans, objects from an architectural duo and more recommendations from T Magazine.
‘The Offbeat Sari’ Exhibit Opens at London’s Design Museum

“The Offbeat Sari” explores the influence and evolution of the traditional South Asian garment.