by designandalter | Apr 15, 2025 | Blog, Promotion
The clothes I don’t wear ‘I have my cupboard full of clothes but nothing to wear.’ We all know the feeling and occasional boredom of an uninspiring wardrobe. Did you know that at least 50% of the clothes we have we never wear? That 80% of the time we...
by designandalter | Nov 23, 2024 | Blog
Have you heard of ReTweed? Design & Alter supports an inspiring award winning initiative in Scotland ReTweed, based in Eyemouth, is an award-winning social enterprise supporting women on the Scottish border. In a safe environment,...
by designandalter | Oct 16, 2024 | Blog
Clothes Psychology Guest blog by Vanessa van Edwards – photographs by Bill Cunningham Wish you knew how to pick the perfect outfit for every situation? In this post, I am going to show you how to choose clothes that make you feel confident, bold and ready for...
by designandalter | Sep 30, 2024 | Blog, Tailoring & Alterations
You are so Cool We all eventually come across a little bit of cool in our life, whether it be celebrities in glossy magazines, the extremely cool neighbour opposite or the enigmatic girl on the train. Intriguing, unique and with a depth of self-expression,...
by designandalter | May 4, 2024 | Blog, Tailoring & Alterations
Shopping for signature pieces and why you need them … Let us tell you this is not only valid for female shoppers Are you the type who buys clothes in quantities? Preferably in the sale? Sometimes wondering whether you might ever wear them? Or are you the...
by designandalter | Oct 9, 2023 | Blog, Tailoring & Alterations
Repair or Replace THE FAMOUS A.P.C. Jeans “A touch of humour and a bit of disrespect; that’s what a legend needs to survive.” Karl Lagerfeld This particular pair of A.P.C.s (Atelier de Production et de Création) was more than important for the...
