Entries from the category 'accessories'
Posted by Rebekah Roy on July 14th, 2011
I love this top hat by milliner Victoria Grant.
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Tags: millinery, Victoria Grant
Posted by Rebekah Roy on June 29th, 2011
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Keely Hunter is a London based hat designer presently making wooden hats! I love the idea of a wooden hat and had a chat with Keely about her inspirations.
What inspired your collection?
‘NEW BUILD’ for me was all about contributing to design in a directional sense, hence I have produced a series of pieces made from wood and other non-traditional millinery materials. The focus is 5 minimalist designs with a maximalist twist. Punctuated by splashes of bold colour and drawing inspiration from architecture and conceptual sculpture I wanted to create a bold sense of design that looks firmly towards the future.
Where did you study?
I graduated from an HNC in Millinery from Kensington & Chelsea College (the course is taught by Kirsten Scott, who used to be the milliner at Chanel). Before turning to millinery I was a product developer/buyer in tailoring at Arcadia.
Are the wooden hats light, easy to wear?
The Mohawk is a bit heavy – but amazing! But everything else is actually quite light. Weight was obviously a key consideration during the design process, but this is something I have controlled so the pieces are wearable.
I asked Keely for a brief description of her hats:
Wood Mohawk
Birch, balsa and perspex create a sculptural hat giving a contemporary take on the classic punk-rock hairstyle.
Hinged Cap
Treated balsa-wood, connected together using internal aluminium hinges creating a sense of movement to the piece, which essentially turns the wood into a fluid fabric which allows curves and shape in a material that is normally flat and hard.
Walnut Veneer Fan
Walnut and walnut burr with veneer.
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Tags: millinery
Posted by Rebekah Roy on June 25th, 2011
As a fashion stylist luggage is a big part of my life and labeling my luggage is important – so it’s great to have fashionable luggage tags! I got this DVF vintage zebra swirl print luggage tag in the goody bag from the WGSN Global Fashion Awards.
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Tags: Global Fashion Awards, luggage, WGSN
Posted by Rebekah Roy on June 8th, 2011
Today I went to visit Emily Baxendale of Emily London at her show room. Emily studied at London College of Fashion and a few years later in 2008 she set up her own label. Emily London creates both ready to wear and bespoke collections. She has also done exclusive cocktail collections for Fenwick and she designs for Jaeger and Aquascutum. I chose some wonderful hats for Ascot!
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Tags: millinery
Posted by Rebekah Roy on June 7th, 2011
Elizabeth Dunn is a graduate of Cordwainers and she designs bespoke shoes. She working on her next collection and a few moments to tell us about it!
What inspired you to become a shoe design?
I have always been a creative person, My father has to be my biggest inspiration, as he is a design and technology teacher and very skilled in wood work. i originally was doing fashion design and then started designing footwear. i feel like i fell into it, but it has been the best thing to ever happen to me, as for me its the perfect combination on sewing and practical 3D work.
Did you enjoy studying at Cordwainers?
Cordwainers is such a renowned college and i really enjoyed being taught how to produce my own shoes and having all the facilities to do so.
What is the inspiration for you next collections?
My next collection i am currently working on is based on Gustaf Klimt, he is such an inspirational artist, i love the use of colours and his flowing paintings. This collection will be showcased at London Fashion Week Fall 2011, as i am collaborating with a womenswear designer.
How many styles will you do?
15 styles is the aim but it could be anything up from 10 designs
How you do describe your style?
My Collections consists of footwear that feels practical without compromising on style and individuality. The ranges are solid, innovative, beautiful, feminine and full of contrasts, with dramatic silhouettes.
What has been the most challenging aspect of being a new shoe designer?
The most challenging aspect of being a new shoe designer is gaining the best exposure within the industry, also setting up a new footwear brand is very expensive in terms of production, Thus why my shoes are all made to order at present, i love making them, but one day i would love for them to be factory produced so they can be more affordable and much wider available.
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