Story Mfg - Culture, heritage and collaboration

METAL Magazine

“We currently live in a world that is slowly, but surely, changing and becoming more aware of the fact that every single action of ours has a direct consequence on the environment. Although this is definitely a great step towards somehow ‘alleviating’ some of climate change's effects, we can't pretend to be ‘eco-friendly’ every step of the way – not because it is draining but it is almost impossible to do so. We talk to co-founder Saeed Al-Rubeyi (who works alongside his partner Katy) about slow clothing and how the British nature-led fashion brand Story Mfg is authentically and unpretentiously carrying this way of living out, with real and achievable goals through collaborating with craftspeople.”

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Blu DeTiger - Leader of the female bassist army

METAL Magazine

“...She is in the limelight for her bass skills, that she starting playing when she was seven and never looked back. Her virtuosity has steered her to over 35 million streams across Spotify, touring with Caroline Polachek and Fletcher. She has become somewhat of a spirited icon of Generation-Z, many picking up the bass inspired by her. With all De Tiger's authentic exuberance, I definitely understand why…”

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