From the “how to dress like a grown up” video series by Put This On.
It may surprise you, but the best way to look after your jeans is to wash them as rarely as possible. That can mean every three to six months. Hmm.
A short history of (little washed) denim by Put This On
Posted by John Lampard on Thursday, 5 November, 2009 to the trends subset
Are artists expected to comply to a dress code?
Posted by John Lampard on Thursday, 30 July, 2009 to the design and art subset
A dress code may make it easier for artists who are struggling to work out what to wear when they leave the house, especially if it’s their attire, rather than their art, that is being critiqued…
The artist’s sartorial choices are subject to the same hermeneutic operations as are his work. When dressing, an artist should [...]
Washing machine that uses just a cup of water
Posted by John Lampard on Friday, 13 June, 2008 to the comment subset
A washing that uses just one cup of water per cycle has been invented by a professor at the University of Leeds. Into the mix, along with regular washing detergent, are 20kg of plastic chips that “pound” clothes clean.
Professor Stephen Burkinshaw, who invented the machine – which uses one cup of water each cycle – [...]
