Modern Day Artisans

Modern Day Artisans: Miscellaneous Adventures

February 15, 2012HBTV14 comments6198 Views
Fully immersing himself within an environment that first served as the catalyst for his present passion, Andrew Graves resides in an unassuming barn located in Sussex on the southern coast of England. The man behind Miscellaneous Adventures, Graves is one part designer and one...

Modern Day Artisans: Ricky Feather

February 8, 2012HBTV20 comments8452 Views
In a little less than three years, Ricky Feather - otherwise recognized by his namesake bespoke bike building brand, "Feather Cycles," has established an impressive reputation for his handcrafted bicycle frames. Having seemingly stumbled into the world of frame building via an...

Modern Day Artisans: Duffy Jewellery

February 1, 2012HBTV9 comments4917 Views
There is something to be said about seeing a project from start to finish. Beginning to end. For Duffy Jewellery, his more than 14-year history in the bespoke accessory world first began with an early involvement working as an antique restorer. Maintaining an acutely intimate...

Modern Day Artisans: Max Lamb

January 25, 2012HBTV8 comments7152 Views
Continuing our Modern Day Artisans series highlighting craftsmen revered by many for their authenticity and specialized skills, HBTV showcases the talents of English furniture/product designer Max Lamb, as he grants us access to his London workshop.

Modern Day Artisans: Sebastian Tarek

January 18, 2012HBTV16 comments8860 Views
Focusing less on what he refers to as the "economy" of shoemaking, Australian-born shoemaker Sebastian Tarek sits down with HBTV to discuss his disposition toward the design process, client interaction and overall personalized experience of his bespoke footwear creation process.