Posted by Rebekah Roy on July 2nd, 2008
The Shop Bluebird had a party last night to celebrate Aquascutum’s Women’s AW 08 collection. 
Michael Herz – Aquascutum’s Womenswear Designer with the very charming Jasmine Guinness Aquascutum is 155 years old and they still make all their core products in Northamptonshire. There are so many challenges for a heritage brand – how do you keep what’s unique and special about your brand while moving forward? When I think of Aquascutum I tend to think of menswear. They have a long prestiges history of menswear: in 1854 during the Crimea war British army officers wore Aquascutum coats, even Churchill worn Aquascutum. Over the years many fabulous women have also worn Aquascutum: the Vintage collection includes pieces worn by Marlene Dietrich, Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn, and Sophia Loren! Spring Summer 08 campaign with Gisele Bündchen! 
One of the coats that I love is the Indra Coat with Paralia hat. it’s very classic but modern at the same time and I love the print. 
Courtney Blackman, Michael and Louis Mariette – milliner and Jessica Moor of Cult Beauty
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Posted by Rebekah Roy on April 2nd, 2008
Summer Couture Hats 
If I’m looking for inspiration and a good cup of tea I head to Sloane Square, where I will find my hatter. I have known Louise Mariette for some time now, and I think he might be one of the most fabulous people I will ever meet. You expect a hatter to be flamboyant, to glide across the dance floor, perhaps with a cup of tea in hand. I must say Louise is all this and more; he’s one of the most sincere and honest people you’ll ever meet – which makes him delightful. All said, he’s very creative and has discussed at length with me the art of hat making – which I find fascinating. Louise has just launched a new range, called Bejewelled – a diffusion headpiece and accessory collection. The Bejewelled collection includes headbands, tiaras, hatpins, brooches, bracelets, and necklaces. I’ve been trying them all on! I’d like to be the kind of girl who wears a tiara but I can’t seem to make it work (boo hoo!), but there are lots of other pieces that I love and actually look good in!
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Posted by Rebekah Roy on March 28th, 2008
The team!!
Great Assistants!
Karen Millen hosting the event
Kit – she said she reads my blog -how cool!!!
A Louis Mariette headpiece!
There were lots of fabulous people at this event, Christina is one of them!
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Posted by Rebekah Roy on February 14th, 2008
Karen Brost showed at London Fashion Week at an exclusive members club! I really like Karen’s work. It’s very grown up, very sophisticated and has a slight edge. Depending how you style it, you can make it quite edgy & chic or you can go elegant and sophisticated – but her work is all about quality, great cuts and luxury fabrics. Doing your first show is an enormous amount of pressure and responsibility for any new designer – the show was a success and the party was quite fun too! I got to wear one of Louis Mariette’s hats so I was quite excited!
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Posted by Rebekah Roy on February 2nd, 2008
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