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Jacquard fabric and loom: the greatest revolution in the textile world

What Is The Jacquard Loom? What is this magnificent invention? The loom named after its inventor, Joseph-Marie...

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Greenwashing: what it is and how to unmask it

What Is Greenwashing? Green Washing is a phenomenon that was not born today. This neologism was coined...

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What is slow fashion?

What is slow fashion? Slow Fashion is a movement that involves few collections, mostly handcrafted. The term...

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Km0 production: what impact it has for fashion

In recent years the topic of sustainable fashion is becoming increasingly popular, but what does kmo fashion...

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The origins of the flat cap: from England to Sicily 

The origins of the coppola: from England to Sicily The coppola hat was born in the United...

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How to create a sustainable brand

I have always considered sustainability at the core of my personal fashion choices. When purchasing, I always...

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Save money, but not with low cost fashion

Save money by buying low cost fashion We at Ad Hoc Atelier pay great attention to sustainable fashion and...

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Fashion and sustainability: a complex relationship

The Fashion industry At current rates, by 2030 the fashion industry will be worth $3.3 trillion and...

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What is a sustainable brand

What is a sustainable brand? A brand that can be defined as sustainable produces ecological products, but...

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8 good reasons to choose an artisan product

At Ad Hoc Atelier you can find a selection of handmade products, representing the best of handmade fashion made...

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The myth of Gigi Rizzi and Les Italiens

In the mid-sixties, a group of charming young men made their way into the nightlife of the...

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Why is Milan the fashion capital of the world

Today, Milan's fashion shows welcome many well-known and up-and-coming designers, who want to showcase their work and...

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Ode to spritz: the aperitif inspired by Italian sunsets

The origin is uncertain, the recipe is uncertain, the subject is Spritz. We all like to think...

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Give me a Vespa and I'll take you on vacation

"How great is it to ride around the hills of Bologna? If you have a Vespa Special...

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Three women that are changing the Fashion industry

Fashion has always been an extremely important means of expressing oneself and one's personality. The way we...

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 Tie guide: history, style tips and how to tie a tie knot

Croatians claim that the tie was their invention, during the Thirty Years War (1618 - 1648). Croatia...

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Florence: the ultimate guide to really know the city

Florence. Dante's city, which made him fall in love as much as damn. Capital of the Renaissance Italian. The...

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Why waste collection alone is not enough

I have been picking up trash for seven years. I started because I was disgusted by the...

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Respecting our brands and customers is our obsession. Looking for ethical, local, and craft brands is our daily mission. To us, there’s so many Italian artisans with a story to tell: they need to be known worldwide.