Printed & Pressed

Why physical invitations still matter, the connection to the tangible and my favourite fashion invites

While flipping through the latest issue of The Gentlewoman, I couldn’t help but thinking about how much I love the feeling of paper under my fingers—the smell of just-printed pages, the heavy presence of the volume, the dark letters on glossy paper.

It struck me just how rare this whole experience has become in our increasingly digital world. As someone who cherishes the physicality of objects like magazines and fabrics, I realise how much I miss this connection to the tangible. Even though I was born in the 90s and didn’t live fully through the pre-digital era, I enjoy technology and its achievements very much. However, I inevitably keep finding myself longing for objects with weight.

To me, the weight of an object has always signified its importance, its presence in the world. When you flip through a magazine, for example, you’re not just reading the words, it’s a full sensory experience. The same goes for other objects, like a tailored wool coat. Its heaviness often indicates a highe…