Our bi-annual Made in Clerkenwell: Open Studios will be taking place next month. Avoid the high street and opt for handmade!
From
7-10 May, we will open our doors for you to explore our 2 fascinating Victorian
studio buildings in the heart of London’s historic Clerkenwell. Both venues are
located within convenient strolling distance - start your visit in Clerkenwell
Green and find St John’s Square just 2 minutes away.
In this series of blogposts, we are very excited to profile some of the charming and covetable designs available. In this post, it is the fashion and accessories preview, showcasing a range of hats, scarves, bags and other accessories.
MILLINERY
Milliner
to the stars, Katherine Elizabeth’s achievements include the Walpole awards,
Lff Profile Awards and Dzina Fashion Awards. In 2012 Katherine won the London
Lifestyle Award for Best Fashion Retailer, being voted the winner out of over a
thousand retailers! The hats are made from a selection of fine French lace and
Italian silks with beautiful hand embellished appliqué and beadwork.
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Uglylovely
is the brainchild of Sahar Freemantle who discovered a love for beauty in the
unconventional, following her degree in Costume Design at Edinburgh College of
Art. Sahar explores the eccentric and whimsical, such as insects, rusted
objects and old lace in her work.
Parisian
Myriam Lengliné is the London-based milliner behind 'La dame au béret'. Myriam
specialises in couture millinery, vintage-inspired high-fashion showpieces and
dramatic bridal headdresses. Her unique handmade/handstitched hats and
headpieces are made following traditional millinery techniques and primarily
use antique and vintage materials. Her inspirations range from the highly
decorative and ornamental styles of the Victorian and Edwardian eras, the
glitzy Roaring 20s, the lean and sleek elegance of the 30s to the film noir
glamour of the 40s and 50s femmes fatales, from traditional folk costumes to
alternative subcultures of the 70s and 80s.
BAGS
Driven
by a love of traditional crafts, Lydia has created a beautiful range of small
leather accessories using the skills of years gone by. With an
understated aesthetic the focus is on a high level of craftsmanship to ensure
the pieces last a long time and will ultimately take on their own character and
age. Lydia has created a functional and timeless range of bags, belts, card
holders, cases and wallets.
Sarah
Eyton is a London based designer, creating jewellery and fashion accessories
for men and women that make a statement. Beautiful and elegant, Sarah’s work is
attention seeking and bold yet subtle at the same time. We love her selection of stylish and sophisticated bags and clutches, all made from compacted 100% wool felt. Soft and flexible with just the
right amount of rigidity.
OTHER ACCESSORIES
Hand crafted luxury silk scarves and stoles will be available from Kopḗ London. Each piece by Kopḗ is from a larger material that passes through the lives and hands of many craftspeople and makers who have given their time and skills to make these magnificent pieces that we can love and care for. Kopḗ connects their stories creating the emotional value that infuses each piece. We unleash talent and endorse sustainable fashion with ethical sourcing. Kopḗ marries traditional craft techniques with global fashion as the finest products are crafted by quality into luxury. Kopḗ are not defined by an age group but by joy, confidence, style, elegance and our love for colour.
Textile
designer, Beatrice Mayfield, will be showing her intricate hand stitched and
embroidered brooch accessory range. Beatrice specialises in hand constructed,
embellished and embroidered textiles. Using a range of traditional techniques,
stitches and processes, the pieces incorporate a high level of craftsmanship with
contemporary design.
Timliness in male fashion and in women fashion is very important. Sticking with older fashion trends can't make you look fashionable. You can visit London & Co for fashion accessories and garments.
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