I love the combination of materials used in the creation of the Giant Jewels jewellery range. Recycled acrylic has been hand carved, buffed and mixed with silver, found objects, wood and steel.
My favourites are the pretty Beehive and Afro Cameos with their acrylic silhouettes, beads and Swarovski pearls. An unusual and quirky take on a traditional idea.
Buy online from www.giantjewels.com or from www.hannahzakari.co.uk.
Calling all Harajuku, emo, kitsch, pin-up, retro, rockabilly, gothic and punk fans. If you’re looking for a new bag, skirt or jewellery check out Cherrybomb Custom Designs.
Bored of not finding clothes to suit their own tastes, the talented Cherrybomb ladies set about creating their own style. Their current collection includes a range of unique and distinctive clothes and accessories using bold prints and retro inspiration. Polka dots and girly bows rub shoulders with lightening strikes, leopard print and tattoo art.
Buy direct from www.myspace.com/cherrybombcustomdesigns or drop them a line and they’ll rustle up something custom made, just for you.
You may recall that we ran a feature on the British Craft Trade Fair back in April. We spoke to a number exhibitors and presented the interviews in two podcasts. BCTF has been running for 26 years and last year the organisers replicated this successful formula to launch Design Edge.
The best designer makers from Britain and Ireland will be showcasing their breathtaking new collections at the 2nd Design Edge, which is taking place in Surrey this September. Products will range from contemporary ceramics, glassware, canvases, sculptures and soft furnishings to breathtaking jewellery, unusual handbags and fashion accessories.
Buyers wishing to pre-register and companies/individuals wishing to exhibit should visit www.design-edge.uk.com for more information.
What: Design Edge
When: Sunday 16th to Tuesday 18th September 2007
Where: Sandown Park Exhibition Centre, Surrey
For the last few years Hannah Zakari has been ‘the’ place to shop for handmade jewellery. With an unrivalled selection of unusual baubles and trinkets, the Glasgow based online shop has become synonymous with indie style.
Well, it just got bigger. With a brand spanking new design and loads of new features, the site now stocks accessories, bags, clothes and stationery. I’ve picked out a few of my favourites from Eclectic Shock, FluffsStuffs, Hoolala, Hannah Zakari, I’m Smitten and Laurafallulah.
Head over to www.hannahzakari.co.uk. And check back regularly as the stock is frequently updated and new designers are introduced regularly.
The uber cool folk at TOKYOMADE are running a Summer in The City - Haiku Competition. All you need to do is send your best Haiku, either as a comment on their blog or by email and you could be in with a chance of winning one of two monster TOKYOMADE prize packs.
Full details about the competition are available from www.tokyomade.com/blog/2007/07/haiku_competition_1.html. Well, what are you waiting for? Get scribbling.
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