I started blogging three years ago without much idea of what I was doing. I took about a year off in that time and spent the other two years tinkering with the blog and bumbling along. I was never 100% happy with the design as it wasn’t quite what I had in my mind but …
You may remember last years post on Leren Connor’s ‘A Twisted Love Affair’ collection’, and this inspiring designer is back again with her new offering ‘The Enigma of the Androgynous’. So much thought always goes into her collections, and this one is no different. She has put together a capsule, semi unisex collection which gives …
BONNY READ is a German born accessory brand named after legendary pirates Anne Bonny and Mary Read, who celebrates rebellious women and their dreams and adventures. With its unconventional styles and patterns, BONNY READ is quickly conquering the fashion industry with a new online scarf collection. The brand is all about being different, believing in yourself and standing …
I first met Leren through High Street Fashion Week and it is great to see how far she has come since then. Her latest collection is rather brilliantly called ‘Booted Not Suited’, a play on the more traditionally known ‘suited and booted’. “Booted not suited more traditionally known as ‘suited and booted’ takes you through …
I first met Claire from Cat-a-Cake Creations at High Street Fashion Week. We had previously emailed and I had seen her collections on her website. I really fell in love with her playful style of laser cut jewellery and enquired to see if it would be possible for her to make me my very own …
I was lucky enough to get the chance to interview Arlene Barclay, the amazing designer behind House of Halos. Arlene is an emerging accessories designer who recently created a ‘Peace’ design necklace for singer/songwriter/musician Emeli Sande. Emeli wore this eye catching design when she performed in their hometown of Aberdeen. House of Halos has been …
Isla & Eve Spring/Summer 2013 is Catherine Bell’s debut collection which was launched at Boxpark Shoreditch this May. It is her first venue for offering her highly regarded designs to the public. Due to popularity and success of the pop up, Catherine has been invited back to Boxpark and will be found in unit 8 …
The night of Norwich Gala Fashion Show finally arrived and we were treated to some amazing creations by the very talented young designers from Norwich University of the Arts. With eye popping bright colours, big shoulders and collars, and a wide variety of material from leather to chiffon, there was something for everyone. All of …
Part two of my feature on the fabulous catwalk show coming up this month at Norwich’s OPEN features Siobhan O’Keeffe. She is one of the 23 students from the first graduating group of BA Fashion students at Norwich University of the Arts (NUA) who are showcasing their final year collections. I interviewed Siobhan as …
Urban charm has simply come from a young mum’s passion for creativity. The brand strives to be accessible to everyone and so the jewellery is created using the best materials sourced at the best costs to allow the pieces to be sold at realistic prices. A bespoke service is also available and Urban Charm will …
Following on in the High Street Fashion Week series is Dear Layla Boutique. They are a vintage inspired online boutique who is based in Essex/London. Every one of their items have been handpicked and pre-loved, with some carefully selected items then being customised. One off classic pieces are sourced from all around the U.K. There …
Our next interview in the High Street Fashion Week series is Kisslikedaisy, a feminine yet edgy brand created by Katy Louise Dyer. After leaving university with a 2:1 Bachelor of Science degree in June 2011, Katy went looking for her dream job. Realising that fashion was the career path she wanted to take she sent …
Most people remember their school days, heading off in your well polished shoes, ironed shirt with a tie, and of course a pleated skirt. Your school uniform was not complete without frilly, lacy white socks. It was this concept that started “Frills by AD”. For them it was about taking the familiarity of frilly socks, …
