Get into the Spirit!

We're in the last stages of preparation for our first exhibition starting on Wednesday...Come and visit us this week at "The Spirit of Christmas Fair" at the Olympia in Earl's Court...drop by stand C85 early enough before all the sweets run out! x

The Other Fab Four!

Hi everyone,

We've just launched a new Autumn/ Winter capsule collection of four Winter Wool scarves that have been inspired by the characters from SATC. Namely, The Manhattan, The Park Avenue, The Soho and The Brooklyn see if you can match the names to the characters...here are some snaps to give you a little help...

The Park Avenue



The Manhattan



The Soho



The Brooklyn

SCENTSATIONAL PRINTS FOR SS11!

Here's a quick snapshot of our SS11 styles- in part inspired by art deco fragrance bottles. Featuring elegant greys and nudes with contrasting hot fuschia and indigo shades the full collection will be up in the Spring xxx

LFW has two new guests...

It's that time of year again when all fashionista's eyes are closely trained on the goings on at Somerset House where designers will be unveiling their new collections. It's not only the established labels that will be showing but also new emerging talent.




We have just completed a collaborative collection with David Longshaw- one of the rising names exhibting at LFW and one of the winners of the BFC/ Elle Talent Launch Pad- you can see his past collections on his site www.davidlongshaw.co.uk. Known for his quirky (and frankly sometimes a little strange!) stories and illustrations, we worked with him to produce a range of scarves that pay tribute to LFW... combining our signature retro prints and David's illustrations, the London Collection charts the journey of tween fashion blogger Selnec and her blogger alter-ego Poppy on their travel around the capital! With names like the Mayfair and the Portabello the London Collection has already been featured in the Daily Express and will hopefully be soon adorning the necks of many a fashionista in London and beyond! x

We Heart Manchester!x

Hi there and apologies for the delay in this post- we've been busy little bees recently :) Being a Manchester based label we thought it was time for a quick spout about some of our fave style destinations in this wonderful city... it's time that Manchester was known for something other than football! Based right in the heart of the city centre does mean that sometimes it is easy to succumb to a little retail therapy and when there are such great hidden gems about the temptation is even greater (you know those times when you're only "nipping to the post office" but manage to come back with an absolutely essential new pair of heels) so where do we go for our fix...


At number 1 is the cult vintage shop "Rags To Bitches" selling a gorgeous selection of vintage clothing and accessories along side some beautiful "own label" pieces that they will tailor make to fit like a glove.





Then comes the fantastic Manchester Craft Centre http://www.craftanddesign.com/ which I have been a fan of since my student days- housed in an old market building it is bursting to the seams with creative talent from jewellers to fashion labels selling their wares whilst you can watch them in action.

If it's high-end glamour you're after then look no further than Selfridges and Harvey Nicks which gives Mancunians access to labels hard to find outside the capital - namely Lara Bohinc (see below) who has recently unveiled her new shoe range in HN...definite wish list items. Then of course there are the more niche boutiques such as Poshu which stocks a great range of Lulu Guinness bags and its next door neighbour Lucile- the lingerie destination with a great heritage (and some fabulous scarves!)




So whether you're looking for purse-friendly steals with a story behind them or unadulterated luxury...this shopping haven has it all- speaking of which, just off out to the post office...

the prevailing style icon!

From the dawn of time women have used clothing and fabric as a means of adornment and decoration, not just function. In its most basic form, the scarf is essentially a raw piece of fabric and women all over the world wear it in its various guises for reasons of warmth, culture, religion and of course...style. Trends can be a fleeting thing but looking into the recent past it seems that the scarf is one staple accessory that won't tire. From rock to royalty women favour the scarf as a trusty companion to any look and it's versatility as an accessory means that it can become as much a part of your daily look as a handbag...

The icons of yesteryear may have flaunted their silks as headscarves, whether to maintain a perfectly coiffed "do" or shield themselves from the prying lens of the paparazzi whereas today the stars tend keep it traditional whether its to snuggle up in an oversized square scarf or to wear it untied a la the queen of pop herself.

Fashions and style leaders may change over the passage of time but no matter how you rock your scarf it will always be an icon. x

IT TAKES TWO BABY!

At the moment we're working on an exciting new collaborative project with womenswear designer David Longshaw- who featured in our blog a couple of months ago. A range of scarves combining our vintage style prints and David's eclectic illustrations will soon be arriving so watch this space!


In the past few years there have been some style collaborations that have proved to be great hits in proving that two heads can be better than one when it comes to design. Whether it's a high-end designer/rock star bringing their look to the high street (think of the countless H & M ranges from Madonna to Viktor & Rolf) or even style icon Kate Moss allowing everyone to get a piece of her look via fashion mecca TOPSHOP- it seems we can't get enough of collaborations.


What really is a growing trend is the number of labels/ brands that are lending their designs products other than garments...such as Cath Kidston's remake of the Roberts radio or the more risque luggage collection that the late Alexander McQueen designed for Samsonite.

The future looks bright for collaborations with Matthew Williamson launching a handbag range for luxury goods company Bulgari and jewellery designer of the moment Lara Bohinc teaming up with Tanqueray gin to produce the last word in chic beverages.

If exciting design can spice up an everyday item like a suitcase then collaborations get our thumbs up- after all why choose between use and ornament?