Most fashionistas have probably heard the word “espadrilles” plenty of times, but what is the first thing you think of when you hear “espadrilles”? The most commonly known answer is a woman’s heel made with a woven or braided sole. Yes, this is a somewhat accurate description of a type of espadrille, but not entirely […]
Jump right in, the water’s fine! With the holiday season fast approaching and summer months not far behind, our minds turn to beaches and pools, one too many cocktails in the sun, and swimwear. Finding a swimsuit or the ideal pair of trunks can feel like a chore. Instead of traipsing through aisles of endlessly […]
8 of the Best Fabric for Summer Clothing There’s nothing worse than that sticky, sweaty feeling when it’s ‘el scorchio’. You rather want to flail your arms around in that envious care-free summer manner. So, when the weather is hot hot hot, make sure you’re not not not that person everyone avoids on the tube and discover our pick of the best […]
Many a time, you come across a piece of furniture that looks like leather and feels just as luxurious. However, it’s not as prohibitively priced as real leather. Chances are you are looking at a product made of bonded leather. What is bonded leather, you ask? Read on to find out all there is to […]
Often, when people start making their own clothes, they’ll start with children’s. There are a number of reasons behind this: they can’t find what they’re looking for in stores, they’re making a gift rather than buying for someone, and sometimes, because they are smaller than adult clothes, they’re a bit easier for a beginner. Whatever […]
Welcome to our 3rd edition of our meet the Contrado artists series. The talent found within our Contrado artists is truly endless. Today we have found four artists that all have something in common, an inspiration and reflection within nature. These painters and digital designers each have such a unique take on expressing their inspirations […]
Welcome to the 2nd addition of Meet the Contrado Artists: Pattern Design- Bright and Bold In the last addition of meet the artists, we took an in depth look at the lives and techniques of various Contrado artists. Today we are diving into a more specific category, colorful patterns. The chosen artists never shy away […]
Art is in the eye of the beholder and our extensive online marketplace is filled with a plethora of amazing talent. From pattern and surface designers to graffiti artists, and fine artists to illustrators, our #ContradoCreatives are an amazing bunch, who, with our help, are building their own brands to unleash into the world. With […]
When traditional fashion fuses with contemporary style, beautiful things can happen. At Contrado, we love creating exciting clothing, which inspires our customers to design. One of our favorite pieces of personalized apparel, is the customized kimono. This adaptable and beautiful piece has been designed in-house. It combines influences from the classic kimono jacket, and mixes them with […]
With the Oscars fast-approaching, you’re bound to see some fabulous outfits hitting the red carpet. Stunning gowns, spiffy suits, and glamour from head to toe. Even if you’re not one of the lucky ones with an invite to the most prestigious award show in town, you can still look the part with the perfect suit. […]