Digitally Daze

The top pic went on Instagram a few weeks ago. When the new digitally printed silk scarves arrived I felt I had to show off how FREAKIN MASSIVE they are! They are HUGE!

So here is one in focus. 

The Arnham print. 

Also available in a mini clutch bag and mini pouch.

The new scarves are all made from premium habotai silk and measure 50 by 50 inches.

I'll be taking the Darwin version away with me on holiday next year to use as a sarong on the beach but also as a blanket during all those airport change overs. And it will obviously be a great way to brighten up a winter outfit. Multi purpose luxury :-)

Get the Arnham scarf at the eboutique here
or at the etsy store here

Paramount - London

Whilst on my trip to London last week I visited a great bar right near Oxford Street, i've probably stared right at the building before without a clue there is a viewing deck inside with waiter service and amazing cocktails! If you live in Manchester I suppose it's the Beetham Tower (Hilton) equivalent.

It was handy being able to pre book, as me and @KT_Millar  had just been to a trend seminar down the road at the Fashion Retail Academy; we simply gave our name at the door, they put us in the lift and next minute we were in the bar with the most fantastic view of London. We were lucky enough to catch the sun setting, which really was a fantastic view from where we were sat.

Paramount bar, inside the sky scraper building Centre Point is well worth a visit if your in central London.   

 See the website:

www.paramount.uk.net

Documenting

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Behind the scenes.

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Ophelia limited edition scarf wrapped in tissue 

Sold out

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Ophelia limited edition and Column spike scarf wrapped in tissue 

Sold out 

 

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Various bags and scarves from the print archive that had sold and were heading out

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Ophelia limited edition and Column spike scarf wrapped in tissue 

Sold out 

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The original image that made the number 3 edit. Including our Limited Edition Ombre dust bags. Use the code 'Dustbag' if you'd like one with your order(while stocks last)

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 Raw digital print, the Tincon mini clutch bag

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A selection of Mini pouch bags

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Branded tissue that wraps up Scarves

David Koma SS13

I love embellishment and beading, when i saw the white on white beading in this range I thought WOW!

Love the mix of fabrics, the beading and colours.

Check out the David Koma website here www.davidkoma.com

Shardette

Repost from Sharday's blog post Kaleidoscopic 

The Studded Juliette Portfolio clutch bag worn with a light blue Zara blazer and Wilfred Free tee 

What a beauty!

AW13 Press event info

Calling all Manchester fashion bloggers and press! 

We are in the middle of organizing our AW13 press event. You are warmly welcomed to come and view the collection, have a glass of bubbly and check out the new Lookbook. the date is yet to be set but it will be held in Manchester during August.

Sign up to receive the invitation to the event here

Manchester School of Art Degree Show 2013

Portfolio by Textile Design for Fashion graduate Lewis O'Connor

See his website here

Digital print designs by Textile Design for Fashion graduate Eleanor Jackson

One of the amazing tutors that I was lucky enough to be taught by Alan Holmes (now director of studies and design) having a chat with Textile Design for Fashion graduate Lucy Jones. Blog post on Lucy and her beautiful work coming up. 

Archway by Embroidery student Bella May Leonard

See her website here

and her Tumblr here

Installation by Embroidery student Joy Morris

See her website here

Gorgeously bright fashion illustration/art direction by Embroidery student Elyse Blackshaw

see her website here

I took MILLIONS of pictures at the Manchester School of Art degree show. The building has just had a massive refurb which compliments the students spectacular work magnificently. 

I think it's best to split the pics up into a few chunks. Above is a mix of work from courses Textiles Design for Fashion and Embroidery. This is an emotional area for me as I studied Textile Design for Fashion whilst I was at Man Met and these two courses are being merged into one big course called 'Textiles in Practice'.

So my lovely course is no more! 

I feel very privileged to have had a helping hand with these final year students as it marks the end of a wonderful era. 

Since last October I was brought into the uni to do tutorial sessions and help out with their digitalprint/photoshop skills. I had a fab time being back at MMU and love working in this amazing new building 'Chatham Tower'. Can't wait to start the journey all over again with the next lot of students. Bring on September!