NEW DESIGNER:ALICE ARCHER

Alice Archer grew up in the Surrey countryside before moving to London where she studied at St. Martins, followed by Goldsmiths College of Art. She completed an MA in textiles at the RCA in 2013. Immediately after graduating from the RCA, she moved to Antwerp to work as an embroidery designer for Dries van Noten. During her studies she worked frequently for Tracey Emin, producing her hand-embroidered art works. Alice’s ready-to-wear collections feature specialist techniques combining embroidery and print through the use of hand. digital and Irish machine embroidery. Her pieces are made in Como, Italy using only materials and manufacturers of exceptional quality.

SPRIG -SUMMER COLLECTION 2018

FALL-WINTER  2017-18

THE MAXI BALLS OF CIVILIAN LONDON

Oversized ball and exaggerated proportions amps up an already subversive aesthetic that remind the punk aesthetic but in a glamour version, while the maxiball-rings have a playfull aspect.
Civilian London is a new jewellery brand designs signature oversized geometric shapes, creating the ultimate minimalist meets maximalist aesthetic.
Founded in 2016, Civilian London is a British brand designing and hand making jewellery that makes a statement. Each piece is designed to be layered as desired.

THE PLAYFUL SIDE OF JEWELS

The playful side of jewels- Since founding her eponymous jewellery label in 2008, Frances Wadsworth Jones has made a name for herself with her playfully conceptual and quietly provocative style.
 Her collections reveal a range of inspirations that are as eccentric as they are eclectic – from the minutiae of nature rendered in 18-carat gold, to pearl necklaces as portraiture. Preciousness, humour and an exceptional eye for detail combine to define the designer’s unpredictable yet unmistakable aesthetic.
 All of Frances Wadsworth Jones' collections are designed and hand crafted in London. Each piece is an attempt to turn expectations upside down and find comic relief in the serious world of fine jewellery.
 In 2016, Frances was awarded a place in Rock Vault, the prestigious initiative organised by the British Fashion Council and curated by Stephen Webster MBE to 'showcase and promote Britain's, most innovative fine jewellery talent'.

Il lato giocoso dei gioielli -Da quando ha fondato il suo brand di gioielli nel 2008, Frances Wadsworth Jones ha voluto che il suo nome rimandi ad uno stile giocosamente concettuale e provocatorio.
Le sue collezioni rivelano una serie di ispirazioni eccentriche quanto eclettiche: dalla minuziosità della natura resa in oro 18 carati, alle collane con perle come ritratti. La preziosità, l'umorismo e un occhio eccezionale per i dettagli si combinano per definire l'estetica imprevedibile ma inconfondibile della designer.
Tutte le collezioni di Frances Wadsworth Jones sono progettate e realizzate a mano a Londra. Ogni pezzo è un tentativo di trasformare le aspettative seriose associate al "gioiello" in un lato comico inaspettato.
Nel 2016, Frances ha ottenuto un posto nella Rock Vault, la prestigiosa iniziativa organizzata dal British Fashion Council e curata da Stephen Webster MBE per "mostrare e promuovere il talento della gioielleria nella Gran Bretagna più innovativa".

NEW DESIGNERS: SADIE WILLIAMS

After graduating from the central Saint Martins MA Fashion course in 2013, Sadie Williams went on to become a Selfridges "Bright Young Thing" and was included in the "Designs of the Year Exhibition 2014" at London's Design Museum. In January 2016 she also featured in the Fprbes "30 Under 30" European list for The Arts.
She has worked with J W Anderson, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Katie Hillier and fashion stylists. November 2014 saw the launch of her co-lab capsule collection designed for Swedish high-street label &Other Stories, sold internationally in-store and online.
"I create playful and modern textile-driven fashion. My brand is youthful, sporty and feminine, and metallic elements are one of my signatures. For instance, I frequently use lurex".
For FW 2016/17 shye was inspired by old- school skiing imagery and clothes, in particular the graphic print arrangements and fabrics.

Fall/Winter 2016-17

Spring/summer 2017

Collection for &Other stories F/W2014

Selfridges "Bright Young Thing"

NEW DESIGNERS:KITTY JOSEPH

Kitty Joseph’s work explores colour and its application on the body through print. On graduation from the Royal College of Art in 2011, she collaborated on projects with milliner Piers Atkinson, long-time mentor and friend, fashion icon Zandra Rhodes, stylist Kim Howells, Lady Gaga, and Carine Roitfeld, amongst others. This was followed by the launch of her own ready-to-wear womenswear label. Several collections on, the brand has grown to acquire many influential stockists worldwide, including Colette in Paris, The Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago and Liger in Hong Kong, amongst others.
Kitty Joseph's signature minimalist shapes evolve each season as a highly wearable canvas for textile concepts.. F/W 2016-17 is a play on colour interactions inspired by Josef Albers's Bauhaus studies, expressed with graphic prints including pixelated gradients, stripes and checks. S/S 2017 is about shifting bands of subtle tones, influenced by the nuances and cloud layers of London's sunset. Kitty's favourite materials are smart fabrics, particularly synthetics, developed for sports and utility wear.
She is noted for her versatility, having worked as a colour consultant for international fashion brands, as visiting lecturer in fashion textile and print design in various courses UK wide, and has undertaken colour trend analysis for leading prediction agencies.

PREVIEW S/S2017

THE COLORS OF ANABELA CHAN'S JEWELS

Anabela Chan is a London and Paris based award-winning jewelry designer and artist, who arrived at jewelry from a prestigious background in architecture, fashion and art. Originally trained as an architect and a specialist in print and embroidery design, Anabela worked with Lord Richard Rogers and Alexander McQueen in London for 7 years before returning to jewellery to launch her eponymous label in 2013. With awards from Vogue Talents and The British Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council, Anabela was named by Harpers Bazaar UK as ’The Jewelry Designer you need to know now'. Anabela trained at the world-renowned Royal College of Art and Gemmological Association of Great Britain. She finds her inspirations from her extensive travels to the exotic and the orient; collecting gems and treasures along the way from local markets, nature and the intriguing people she meets. A champion for sustainable and ethical laboratory-grown gemstones, through an alchemy of precious, natural and man-made materials Anabela combines elegant sculptural forms with dream-like romanticism and thought provoking narratives. Every jewel is hand-crafted individually at the atelier with the finest craftsmanship, combining her love affair with gemstones and an obsession to detail and perfection, to create magical treasures of infinite colours and sparkle that are loved, worn and collected alike. Her flagship boutique is in Ham Yard Hotel . 6 Denman Place . Piccadilly Circus . London . W1D 7A, the most glamorous jewellery boutique in London.

Inspired by the magical Jewels of The Sea, The Opals Poseidon Collection is Composed of 90% silica and 10% water fossilised over millions of years.

The Dark Forest Collection is inspired by fairytales of the night, using a combination of semi-precious stones and natural stones.

The Swallow Collection is inspired by Spring awakening of fresh dew and blossom

Petite Diamonds is a different collection, inspired by the Twinkling Stars of The Night, it's a series of almost invisible skin-jewellery

SOPHIE BEALE MILLINERY HATS

Last time that I talked about hats I've shown those bohemian style by Nick Fouquet. Instead of a different kind are the hats designed by Sophie Beale.
 Sophie Beale is a London based hats designer. Her work is conceptual and innovative yet fashion forward, flattering and sophisticated. Her hats with sleek silhouettes are made with a choice of material and extraordinary detail. Each piece is individually handmade in Sophie’s London studio. Sophie has recently been selected to show her SS16 collection at London Fashion Week. You can do also private orders, Sophie create an individual piece with a small additional fee if you would like to purchase a bespoke item or pieces from existing collections in different colours.
A/W2015's collection sees the curving structure and fanciful nature of Victorian corsetry and rippling layers of the bustle entwine with playful textures inspired by modern luxury under garments, warmed up with layers of faux fur and sparkle to bring the inside out in Sophie Beale Millinery’s latest collection. latex and wool crepe are draped around shimmering metallics, leather and suede, with short bursts of faux fur and clear perspex, all in a luscious palette of mulberry, ice grey, camel and orange tied together with classic black.
The wistful ballad ‘Lonesome Town’ by Ricky Nelson inspires S/S2016’s collection, conjuring a scene of a retro style romance with a cynical twist. Nostalgic imagery of muses Brigitte Bardot and Nancy Sinatra bring Riviera roses and stripes, combined with Nashville tassels and dusty sunset tones. Glazed raffia sits next to scarlet crepe jersey and pale blush textures and drapes, intertwined with rose printed acrylic and sky blue leather. Styles range from day wear sun hats and visors to coolies, percher hats and easy to wear head bands perfect for events during the racing and wedding season.

L'ultima volta che ho parlato di cappelli vi ho mostrato quelli stile bohemien di Nick Fouquet. Di natura diversa sono i cappelli disegnati da Sophie Beale.
Sophie Beale è una designer di cappelli che  fa base a Londra. Il suo è un lavoro concettuale, innovativo e sofisticato. I suoi cappelli con silhouette eleganti sono realizzati con una scelta di dettagli e di materiali  straordinaria.  Ogni pezzo è  fatto a mano nel suo studio londinese, la sua collezione SS16 è stata esposta alla London Fashion Week. Si possono fare anche ordini privati, Sophie crea un pezzo unico con un piccolo costo aggiuntivo anche se si desidera acquistare un articolo su misura o pezzi da collezioni esistenti in diversi colori.
 La collezione A/W2015 di Sophie Beale Millinery si ispira alla struttura curva e della corsetteria vittoriana, strati di tessuto si intrecciano con texture  ispirate al lusso moderno, riscaldati da eco-pelliccia; lattice e crepe di lana sono drappeggiati intorno alla pelle e al camoscio, con strati di eco-pelliccia e  perspex, il tutto in una tavolozza  di gelso, grigio ghiaccio, cammello e arancio legati insieme con il classico nero.
La ballata malinconica 'Lonesome Town' di Ricky Nelson ispira la collezione S/S2016, evocando una scena stile retrò romantico con un tocco di cinismo. L'mmaginario nostalgico di muse come Brigitte Bardot e Nancy Sinatra donano alla collezione rose e strisce stile Riviera, in una combinazione di nappe stile Nashville in toni polverosi. La rafia  si  mischia alla maglia in crepe di jersey scarlatta, texture pallide e drappeggi, intrecciati con rose stampate blu in pelle. Gli stili variano: cappelli e visiere da indossare di giorno, cappelli e fasce perfetti per eventi come il racing o per un matrimonio.

SPRING/SUMMER 2016 COLLECTION

FALL/WINTER 2015-16 COLLECTION

NEW DESIGNERS:PHOEBE ENGLISH

After graduating from Central Saint Martin, Phoebe English partnered with Rose Easton to form English Easton Ltd, which incorporates the Phoebe English label.
She focuses on handwork and engineered surfaces. This attention to surface largely informs how the garments behave in motion and interact with the body. The relationship between materials and motion becomes a key element of the design process.
Nowadays she’s based in East London’s Hackney borough, helming a burgeoning label known for its darkly diaphanous drapes, along with abstract, albeit still wearable silhouettes, rife with the kind of next-gen imaginative prowess.
http://phoebeenglish.com/

SPRING/SUMMER 2015

FALL/WINTER 2015-16