Design blog featuring arts, crafts, fashion and culture
Guest Blog by Maria McGreevy of Unique Boutique.
Background Information
After graduating with a Fashion degree from Salford University I worked in two fantastic boutiques and assisted with overseas buying. Alongside that I began selling my own label to small boutiques in Barcelona – to my astonishment quite successfully. Now I have my own boutique, set[.....]
I caught up with Rachael Elwell of the Kings Arms Knitting Club to ask her some questions about the group, buying handmade and knitting in general. Here’s what she had to say.
The Knitting ‘Renaissance’
At the time when I was younger, in the 80s and 90s, knitting wasn’t as popular as in previous decades and[.....]
Think you know ballet? Then think again. The Scottish Ballet has always been at the forefront of dance, pushing the boundaries and changing perceptions. Their new Autumn Tour is no exception, with new music, vintage fashion and cinematography colliding. Merging traditional ballet with modern dance techniques and adding music from[.....]
There’s something so English about these pretty accessories by Ness Donnelly. Whether it’s in the mix of delicate florals and cool linens or in the visible stitching and hand embroidery. Whatever it is, they make a beautiful and memorable collection.
Buy online at www.nessdonnelly.bigcartel.com.
Manchester in Fashion, in association with Manchester Fashion Network, has unveiled plans to launch a talks programme to begin next month. The talks will include big guns Wayne Hemingway, David Mallon (The General Store), Selfridges, Harvey Nichols and Manchester Arndale.
The events are split into two – In Fashion and Love Fashion. In Fashion[.....]
Here come The Girls! Award winning art duo Andrea Blood and Zoe Sinclair have launched their first solo show in London’s Notting Hill. Their saucy self-portraiture and tongue-in-cheek performance art is sure to be a talking point. Themes include Englishness, sibling relationships and women’s relationship with food. It’s sexy, colourful[.....]
It’s been a few months since I first discovered All Things Original and it looks as though owner, Beverly Lay has been super busy sourcing new and exciting designers. Here are a few of my favourites:
1. I’m A Woman 2 by Liz Kay
2. Cherry Blossom Hair Clips by Pipnstuff
3. Geisha Print by Lucie[.....]
We’re delighted and excited to announce that Indie Quarter is one of the sponsors of the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair. The fair will take place on 23rd to 26th October and will play host to some of the most talented designer-makers in the UK.
This is a first for the north. [.....]
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