Grateful to have been invited to speak on this creative panel at The Exchange, hosted by Future Culture X & Sip Slow.
We spoke a lot about community, creativity, and the reality of building something from nothing. A big part of my journey has been moving from Australia to London with no guarantees, no roadmap, and slowly working towards landing some of the biggest projects of my career.
One thing I touched on that I stand by heavily — your circle doesn’t need to be massive. Knowing people is valuable, but having even a small handful of genuine creatives around you who push you, support you, and keep you grounded is worth far more than trying to be everywhere with everyone.
Community really is one of the biggest catalysts for growth as a creative
Also huge respect to everyone else on the panel. A lot of different perspectives, a lot of honesty, and I walked away learning plenty myself. Appreciate everyone who came through 🙏🏼❤️
25.04.26, Archive is Technical 💥
Love to everyone who came through and supported 💙
Our next pop up is being announced very soon. It’s a special one 🇧🇪🇯🇵
And as always, big thanks go to the family at @exchangenw1 and @sipslow.ldn . We simply couldn’t do it without you 🫂
Video captured by @zuimadeit and @a.mrvlla
✨ Archive is Technical ✨
Big love to everyone who came through on Saturday 💙 We feel truly blessed to have seen so many familiar faces, and added so many new ones to the KS family.
Purpose, function & innovation really did connect every dealer, person, and item that we brought together. “Technical” gets thrown around a lot. People hear it and think gorpcore. But what we saw on Saturday was something else entirely. Items created for a purpose. Material chosen for a reason. Details you’d miss unless someone was there to tell you.
That’s what made it one of our favourite displays we’ve ever put on.
Seeing everyone connect over archive’s technicalities put a smile on our faces.
A real highlight was sitting down with @imposter00 and @magdi.dna ; hearing them talk about their love for archiving, how brands have used innovation from within, and how so much of that knowledge lives in the community. It reminded us why these conversations matter as much as the clothing itself.
This was the third chapter in our ‘Archive is’ series, and honestly, each time the feeling gets more and more rewarding.
Thank you to every single dealer who brought their pieces, and to everyone who came through and made it what it was.
We also always want to evolve these experiences to meet everyone’s needs, so please message us with any thoughts or comments if you came along.
And, ofc, pencil the 6th of June in your calendars. The next one is special 🇧🇪🇯🇵
Much love 🧡
Henry & Theo
Photos by @zuimadeit
@checkherclub TUESDAY 28th APRIL 6pm - 9pm
An evening of calm focus, good drinks, and even better company ♟️✨
where every move is intentional, and every moment is shared.
#CheckHerClub #WomensCommunity #ChessNights #LondonEvents #SipAndPlay
✨ ‘Archive is Technical’ is next Saturday ✨
Tickets available via the link in our bio 🔌
🗓️ 25th April, 10:30 - 18:00
📍 Known Source at @exchangenw1 , 24-46 Lisson Grove NW1 6TZ
We couldn’t be more excited for the next in our “ARCHIVE IS” series. This time, we’ll be dedicating the 9,000 square feet space to the designers and brands that built the blueprint for avant-garde and technical fashion.
Saturday 25th April will be a showcase of > 2,000 of the best technical archive pieces from > 30 of the best Known Source dealers.
A celebration of functionality, the finer details, products built to last, re-contextualised through the curation of our Known Source community.
Hear trend predictions and insider talks from the community. Learn the stories behind the pieces and the technical mastery of the designers.
early starts, fresh picks, and shared energy 🍊☕️🎶
from setting up the space to pouring cups while the music flows, two crafts, one rhythm. mornings like this just hit different.
#SipSlow #CreativeFlow #CoffeeAndMusic #MorningSetup #EventVibes
Everything you need to know is right here 👀
Tickets are LIVE now link in bio 🎟️
Make sure you grab yours before they’re gone.
Come with your friends or come solo either way, you’ll leave with new connections, memories, and an experience you won’t forget.
This is not an event you want to miss. 🤍
Collaboration with @sipslow.ldn & @exchangenw1
Sip slow, let the world wait. ☕️
a moment in motion—cups clinking, conversations flowing, people passing through and staying a while. from serving to sharing, it’s more than coffee… it’s the rhythm of the space.
#SipSlow #CoffeeCulture #CityMoments #CommunityVibes #CinematicLife
This Weekend - The Start Of Known Source’s New Chapter
And you will play a big part. DM us if you want to be involved, in any capacity. Share around too. Our new space and chapter has been designed for the Known Source family 🫂
Each month, we will be zooming in on the niches that make up Known Source. So, what’s coming up?
🇬🇧🇪🇺🇯🇵 | This Weekend(!) | ‘Archive Is The Future’ launch, 40 expert dealers covering British Heritage, European Designer & Japanese Archive
Last few tix available now, link in bio, over 300 of you are already coming in the first half an hour alone 🥹
🎯 | March 28th | Massimo Osti Vol 3, taking our previous showcases to another level
👨🔬 | April 25th | A celebration of archive’s technicalities, covering Prada, Armani, Montbell & much more…
🇧🇪 🇯🇵 | June 6th | The Antwerp Six & Their Influence On Japanese Archive
⚽️ 🦁 | June 27th | Football & Streetwear, featuring a live World Cup watch party for England vs Panama
We will continue to call out to get you all involved. DM us with any and all ideas. This is a space for the Known Source family 💙
