LEMAR, between technique, ecology and creativity

October 14th, 2021 – By PromostylLEMAR, between technique, ecology and creativityA family business since 1939, LEMAR is a weaving company based in Pevidém, Guimarães, in the heart of the Portuguese textile industry.Originally, the company’s objective was to produce fabrics directly exported to the colonies in Africa before focusing on the production of outdoor textiles while…

Love Stories Intimates, The Lingerie We LOVE!

September 30th 2021 – By PromostylLove Stories Intimates, The Lingerie We LOVE!It all started in Amsterdam, in 2013, when the founder and artistic director of Love Stories, Marloes Hoedeman, was walking through a lingerie store. That day, she realized that most of the choices were either too sporty or too sexy. She could never find…

The Perrin Weaving, a Family Business

September 30th 2021 – By PromostylThe Perrin Weaving, a Family BusinessPerrin weaving is at the top national rank of silk production. Five generations have succeeded at the head of the company, building its reputation on the success of its twills, crepes, cashmeres, satins and muslins. In the 19th century, Alexandre Perrin was working in weaving…

A New Biosourced Polyamide Alternative?

September 23rd 2021 – By PromostylA New Biosourced Polyamide Alternative?Polyamides are plastics from the chemical industry and are made from petroleum. They are like nylon and were quickly used in the textile industry for their interesting properties. However, polyamide is a polluting fiber and its manufacture requires a significant consumption of natural resources (energy and…

Birkenstock, We Wear Them All Year Long!

September 23rd 2021 – By PromostylBirkenstock, We Wear Them All Year Long!Birkenstock sandals, recognizable by their look with its two straps and its cork sole, have become a must-have in our wardrobe for several years now. Originally from Germany, Birkenstock was born in 1774 thanks to its founder Johann Birkenstock. They first began to be…

An Original Kimono Store in Kyoto

September 23rd 2021 – By PromostylAn Original Kimono Store in KyotoA traditional townhouse  called, Kyoto Machiya in Kyoto, Japan, was renovated and transformed into a kimono store and photo studio by architects from 07BEACH. The architects began by breaking down the exterior wall and replacing it with a glass wall so that customers could see…