Some of our favourite inspirational quotes and wise words by creatives and designers, reflecting on designing, consuming… and doing your own

The apron – the humblest of garments – is a unisex workhorse. It isn’t aggressive, nor does it have military connotations.

Capes have been around since at least the 11th century, originally used as protection against weather conditions or during battle. The cape

Practical and warming, hoods are a sartorial staple of the modern age. Far removed from the sweatshirt hoodie – by covering the hair, a hood

The scarf has the potential to become an increasingly integral part of everyday attire – in today’s quest for ‘flexi-dressing’. Maximising

Women could smash the glass ceiling with their bare hands if only one of them wasn’t holding a handbag – our elbows were not designed to...