I love finding new fabrics and leathers and this time I’ve managed to combine 2 of my new favourites into one design. The Donna purse is a soft tweed and leather design which could even double as a mini clutch bag. I have chosen 3 gorgeous handmade tweeds from Donegal in Ireland and combined them…
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The year of the Sheep. Hope it’s a good year for you! Photo credit: Craig Easton as featured in ‘52 Weekends in the Country‘.
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I have been a designer for many years now and I really love my job. I love creating pieces of art that you can wear and that make you feel amazing. People buy my unique designs for many reasons but at the end of the day it’s because they know my products are beautifully designed…
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I just thought I’d post a photo of last weeks best selling handbag, the navy pockets tote. It’s a particularly nice shade of navy, not too bright and not too dull and the slightly contrasting thread shows off the seaming and stitching detail on the bag. Only 3 navy left now!
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My new Harris Tweed samples have just arrived and our photographer has now finished taking professional pics of them. Here they are. I’ve chosen a blue black herringbone tweed and a pale grey check with lilac and blue highlights. Both fabrics are trimmed with black leather. Stock will be in stores from end September. What…
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This is a fabulous new Harris Tweed that I’ve bought for our Autumn 2014 collection. It’s several shades of grey with a subtle blue and lilac check running through it. I plan to trim the bags and purses with black calf leather. What do you think?
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I’m just back from another inspirational trip to Chennai and Pondicherry in Tamil Nadu, India. Amazing work This ikat weave sari was on display in the sari room at one of my favourite Chennai shops: Kalpa Druma. The amount of work in this piece of art is amazing. I’ve written about ikat briefly before but…
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I love looking for new fabrics. Usually, I don’t go with a certain idea in mind of what I’m looking for. In fact, if I do, then I will never be able to find it! Fabric Market Yesterday I decided to go to one of the street markets in Chennai that specialises in all kinds…
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Help, my bag is made of Tweed! All the new collection tweed designs in my range, have prompted quite a few customers to ask me about care for their bags in wet, wintery condidtions. Don’t be worried – just take a few precautions and your bag will stay looking as good as new! If your…
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Our new Autumn tweed bags have just arrived! The delivery this year, contains many different fabrics from Johnstons of Elgin, Lochcarron Mill and others. All are beautiful wool fabrics, trimmed with black or brown soft grainy calf leather. Most designs are available only through our UK stockists but individual enquiries are also welcome. UK and…
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