Journal

Standing at 6ft 2, with a slender, elegant frame which would not seem out of place on stage at Sadler’s Wells, it is almost an understatement to describe Richard Biedul’s presence as striking; his personality shines through each shoot, whilst ultimately always doing justice to the garments. Equally striking is Richard’s understanding of men’s fashion, the industry and being a creative force within his own right; collaborating with many well-known titles, and recently forming his own ‘360 degree creative studio’ working with brands throughout the design process, offering creative direction and production solutions. When not modelling clothing for others, Richard’s...

Rayon is a misunderstood and often underrated material. Often misidentified as an ‘artificial’ cloth alongside polyester and nylon, it has a much older and more organic origin than its petrochemical cousins.As early as the 17th century, scientists sought to emulate the unique properties of the silkworm’s secretions, with English physicist Robert Hooke positing that cellulose gum derived from wood pulp might be woven to similar effect. It wasn’t until 1884 however that the magnificently monikered Count Hilaire de Chadonnet, “the Godfather of Rayon’ , was able to refine the process in a practical manner and on an industrial scale, and...

Translating the world of classic garments and kit into something a little softer, a little more feminine, is no small job. Our mission at Bryceland’s has always been to produce beautiful, durable and functional garments that age beautifully - our philosophy is that each garment should be at its most basic on the shop floor, and at it’s best the day before it is retired for valiant service. So it is with great excitement that we are now seeing our womenswear range grow and take form under the talented eye of Janet Wong. The Story Over the past seven years,...

With the launch of our latest collaboration with Wellema Hats, we checked in with founder and master hat maker Cody Wellema from his base in California. The ready-to-wear creation will be available exclusively from our London store, in two colourways: Silverbelly and Charcoal Grey. Cody confided to us about his craft, the DNA of the project and gave us a little of his sartorial wisdom. “At the foundation, these new hats were made with the style and proportions of a time when most people wore a hat. I originally made Ethan a hat many years ago now that had a...