Now that summer’s gone, it’s time to look to the future; the top, must-have fashion trends for this year’s Fall! Judging by the latest runway reports, this fall is going to be hot! Thankfully, most of the fall fashion trends…
Mrs. Inra Hani The My Nghiep Brocade Weaving Village up north has been on my radar for a few weeks now. A group of Cham people live there and weave everyday through traditional looms. A lot of those weaves are…
Why choose socially responsible businesses? A socially responsible company strives to regulate its operations to comply with the laws of the countries it does business in, while behaving accordingly to the locally accepted norms and making ethical corporate decisions. Some…
After several weeks of designing our first Wild Tussah bag and communicating with local artisans, it was time to visit one of Vietnam’s Cham weaving villages in Chau Doc on the edge of the Mekong Delta. This trip coincided with…
Leather care basics Have you ever been caught in a downpour while holding your favorite suede handbag, only to have it ruined with water stains? How about your vintage leather jacket; is it as well kept as you would like?…
The leather industry Leather is a highly desirable material, which is available in great abundance, since it is a derivative of the ever flourishing meat industry. There are many types of leather to choose from, each with their own unique…
The first time I encountered South East Asia I went on a 5-week trip through Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Singapore. As soon as I stepped out of the taxi onto the streets of Bangkok I experienced sensory overload. Cars and…
