Kemi Gbadebo
Phoebe Buffay's Best Outfits: The Fashion Icon of the 90s
Phoebe Buffay, played by Lisa Kudrow, was one of the six iconic characters in the hit TV show Friends. While the fashion of the other...
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elin manon
Sustainable Fashion Blog
Eclectic. Circular. Artisan.
Elin Manon is your place to get zero waste, sustainable clothing with character.
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Debuted in 2018 during London Fashion Week with a collection made from up-cycled lace net curtains and waste wool from the Welsh woollen industry.
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We are not for Rachel Green but Pheobe Bouffay. We do things slightly differently, opting for smaller collections in limited runs. Creating value in each piece we make.
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Aleksandra Karpiuk
- Jun 26
- 3 min
The Beauty in Embroidered Table Linen
Born in the heart of South Wales, Elin Manon creates one-off, hand crafted items that combine elements of knitwear and reworked...
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elin
- Jun 18
- 8 min
Some of Our Favourite Welsh Musicians
Why Welsh Music? Listening to Welsh music, especially in the Welsh language can give a great sense of belonging to many Welsh people, but...
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Metin Farziyev
- May 17
- 3 min
The Catch of the Day: The Surging Popularity of the Timeless Bucket Hat
The bucket hat, also known as the fisherman's hat, has a long and interesting history. Originally designed to protect fisherman from the...
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David Stuchbury
- Apr 22
- 5 min
SO WHO MADE MY CLOTHES?
Fashion Revolution Week demands responsible and long-lasting changes in manufacturing and supply processes. But who exactly are our great...
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elin
- Mar 12
- 2 min
What is hand-framed knitwear?
Siwd Mae! Today I wanted to explain one of the key aspects of my brand and why I love it so much, hand-framed knitwear.... What is it?...
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elin
- Feb 14
- 4 min
Welsh Love Spoons, A Symbol of Love and Affection
Siwd Mae! If you know anything about Wales you would have surely heard about our famous lovespoons, not only a historical token of love...
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Tino Makuyana
- Feb 6
- 3 min
Cashmere Vs Merino
If you’re interested in fashion, you’ll undoubtedly want to do more research about the quality of fabrics so you’re making the right...
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elin
- Jan 28
- 2 min
Nordic and Latvian Mittens
Nordic and Latvian mittens have a rich history, steeped in tradition and symbolism.
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elin
- Dec 28, 2022
- 3 min
Our Stockists
For years we've all been hearing the same narrative of the 'death' of the high street, brought about by the rise of online shopping. It's...
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elin
- May 11, 2022
- 3 min
5 Years on..Things I wish I knew as a fashion student
The term is almost over and you're setting yourself up for your final year in Uni. We put so much emphasis on that final year, but...
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elin
- Apr 29, 2022
- 3 min
Wanderings in Old Dubai
Siwd Mae! In March, I had the great experience of going to Dubai with my partner, mid week we ventured to Old Dubai to the historic...
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elin
- Apr 6, 2022
- 1 min
Sage Green- The new Grey?
Siwd Mae! Sage green is everywhere these days, from gorgeous aesthetic in decor, table setting, accessories of all sorts to entire...
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elin
- Oct 12, 2021
- 2 min
Sustainable Head Warmers
Siwd Mae! It's that time of year when every British conversation starts with.... oooh it's a bit nippy now aint it! I don't understand...
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elin
- Jul 9, 2021
- 2 min
7 Welsh Sustainable Fashion Brands You Should Know
Wales has a whole host of talent especially when it comes to fashion, lets take a look at some of the best sustainable brands we have to...
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elin
- Jun 20, 2021
- 4 min
How are we sustainable/ethical?
Waw what a loaded question, for anyone who starts a sustainable brand you realise quickly that there are always ways to improve, there is...
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elin
- Mar 25, 2021
- 2 min
6 Splendid Shades for Spring 2021
It's officially spring! My favourite time of year, and time to bring some fresh new tones to our wardrobes. Here is a list of some of...
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Megan
- Jan 11, 2021
- 6 min
Santes Dwynwen- Our Very Own Patron Saint of Lovers
(Yn Cymraeg hefyd!!) Falling on the 25 th of January every year, ‘St Dwynwen’s Day’ is Wales’ national celebratory day of love and...
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Megan
- Dec 28, 2020
- 5 min
Patchwork Fashion- A Trend Woven Through Centuries
2020 has been an unusual and stressful year for us all. In a year filled with uncertainty and sadness, everyone has turned to various...
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elin
- Aug 17, 2020
- 3 min
Meinir Mathias- Artist Snapshot
(English Translation Below) Mae’r post hon wedi’u chael eu hysbrydoli gan yr erthygl mewn Golwg, Gorffennaf 23 2020 ac mae wedi cymryd...
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