The work of London-based photographer Jermaine Francis concentrates on documenting the overlooked fleeting moments of everyday lives. He uses the camera as a vehicle for focussing on the contemporary narratives most of take for granted – capturing the beauty of the mundane, emotional and sometimes surreal junctures we mistakenly disregard as seemingly unimportant.  

In his New York City photo diary, he records candid snippets of bustling street-life, seen in the Big Apple a few months before the emergence of the Coronavirus. With the deserted atmosphere of lockdown in cities across the world, the vibrancy of his photographs are a welcome reverie, a cheerful, colour saturated snapshot of how we used to live.

September 2019, I had the pleasure of visiting the workshop of artist and printmaker Mr. Masonori Sonobe in Kyoto. Although we rarely introduce print to our collections, I specialised in printed textiles at Chelsea School of Art and printing techniques still fascinate me.

Mission magazine invited Nick Wakeman, founder and creative director of Studio Nicholson, to speak about the foundations of the brand. The podcast gives a rare insight into Nick's time at the Chelsea School of Art in the early 1990s, her scientific approach to the design process and her lifelong obsession with fabric.

For Loopwheeled fabric, it’s definitely a case of ‘slow and steady wins the race’. Speed of production is the virtue that most companies strive for – but in this case, a reluctance to digitise, enhance or accelerate the process is precisely what makes the product so sought after.

Taking inspiration from the work of mid-century abstract artist Victor Passmore, rich dark saturated hues form the basis for the Summer 20 collection, with optic whites taking more of an understated highlight role. Hot tomato reds, forest fern greens, burnt browns, blacks and midnight blues span the separates, signalling a sophisticated shift in our perception of dressing when the mercury hits double figures. 

Everyone deserves to experience the world of raw Japanese red selvedge at some point in their lives. The essence of these garments lies in their inherent good value, their honesty and above all, the purity of the cloth. Be sure to wear it in all weathers until it feels like a second skin. Buying one box-fresh guarantees you’ll share the journey together – there’s a feeling of familiarity every time you wear it, a real sense of ownership. Good quality denim like this is engineered to last – simple, unisex pieces ergonomically designed to withstand the demands of modern living.