Mashu has been a part of AiSPi’s curations since the very beginning, and for good reason. The brand was born out of founder and designer Ioanna Topouzoglou’s love…
Category: Designer
Tatuna: Georgian À La Mode
When you think of an innovative brand that is reinventing patterns and silhouettes, Tatuna is bound to come to your mind. This Georgian label is named by its…
The AiSPi Fundraiser: Designers to know (Part 1)
In a bid to contribute towards and aid in the relief efforts currently underway in Europe and India for those impacted by the novel coronavirus, we present to…
The AiSPi Fundraiser: Designers to know (Part 2)
It’s been a busy month for us at AISPI. As we prepare for our fundraiser, we bring to you part two of the list of the extraordinary designers…
The best 5 pieces to wear everywhere
If there is one thing that the past six months has taught us, it is that fashion knows no seasons (or trends). Lockdown encouraged a lot of us…
The best festive edit
The festive season is nearly upon us and while this has been a year riddled with uncertainties and setbacks, Team AiSPi is still pumped for the upcoming festivities.…
The ethics and aesthetics behind Binge Knitting
Our brand was born out of an evening of knitting and wine. We would knit everything from afghans and beanies. Mitts and scarves were our specialties. As the…
The Historic Craft Of Spanish Leather
Ubrique and the art of luxury leather production Located about seventy five miles from the tourist favorite city of Seville, the town sees over five thousand craftsmen employed…
The Not-So-Usual Journey Of Alexia Hentsch
Alexia Hentsch has had quite the creative journey. The couturier began her career as a graphic designer but quickly gave into her love for fashion. After a stint…
The one-of-a-kind couture of Kharis Aglai
Currently in lockdown in Italy – one of the countries most affected by the novel coronavirus, Karisia Paponi speaks to me about her brand Kharis Aglai. A contemporary…
The Royal Academy Fashion Show: What’s next in fashion?
While waiting outside for the Royal Academy Fashion show, I started to think how different should had been the people in the school when it was founded in…
The story of AISPI’s founder– Aisha Saraf Kothari
Its funny that for someone who has been a part of AiSPi for almost two years, I have never met Aisha Saraf Kothari even once. Given the disparity…
The Whimsical Designs Of Shrimps
Playful, lively and full of colour. These are just some of the words we can use to describe London-based label Shrimps. Although the brand was founded less than…
Travel safely yet stylishly with this travel jumpsuit
Tell us a bit about you and Marta. Where did you grow up? Did you study fashion? How did you decide to work together? Marta studied fashion at…
What happens next at the LVMH Prize 2019?
LVMH is the fashion consortium with a roster of over 75 exceptional houses in the categories of fashion and leather goods, watches and jewelry, perfumes and cosmetics, wine…
Wires Glasses: Futuristic Frames Made Sustainably
Sleek, stylish and sustainable are three apt words to describe the London-based brand that has quickly risen through the fashion to make a special space for itself–Wires Glasses.…
Alinfini turns seatbelts turn into haute couture
In an industry saturated with brands serving every variation of an outfit or accessory, finding a niche can be quite a task and making sure the brand is…
Maramz’s jewellery is inspired from European architecture
Stainless steel for us is a material that is extremely tough and imbibes strength and durability all the way. In a world of some superbly talented artists and…