This was one of those lovely rare internet surfing finds. I know nothing about Paula Gaviria and couldn’t find out anything much either except that she comes from Columbia and is based in Spain. One thing is for sure I love, love, love these statement pieces and they aren’t madly priced either (not cheap mind you). email: mariapaulagaviria@gmail.com
I don’t get excited by new designers often so it was wondrfully refreshing to see not only a new designer that has me taking a sharp intake of breath but an Irish one. Natalie B Coleman is a graduate of Limerick School of Art and Design and Central St Martins in London. Her latest collection sits alongside the Irish designers featured in Brown Thomas Dublin for Autumn Winter 2011. I’m betting that this is one new designer whom if she continues in this way has a very successful future ahead.
‘All the Jewellery I Never Got’ is the title of the Autumn/Winter 2011/12 collection. It is a collection of print, layering and whimsical storytelling.
All the illustrations are hand drawn, water coloured and digitally printed on silks, making the fabrics 100% unique and original to the NATALIEBCOLEMAN label.
Lets skip Winter and go straight to Spring. Well really January since this is when the ranges of make-up and clothing starts to hit the shops. Most collections start the Spring Season with a first delivery in January. Chanel launched images of their three nail colours a couple of days ago. Called April, May and June, my money is on the tangerine June (I have others that are too similar to April and May to warrant spending any money on) and I’m hoping I may just have seen a little of the sun before then.
A mother and daughter duo, combining architecture and jewellery design makes for a stunning collection born of everyday items, high-end metals used alongside leather ,polymers and fabric give the Noritamy collection a clean minimalistic design esthetic. Architecture and fashion converge with a very pleasing result.
Project 51 on Dublin’s South William Street, a chic design collective is reclaiming the street that was once the hub of the rag trade in Ireland. Here are my pick from Irish designer Jennifer Rothwell’s latest collection.
Jennifer Rothwells new collection at super chic Project 51, a design collective on Dublin’s South William Street speak for themselves. These are my pick from the superb collection.
Last week I headed to Deborah Ruddy’s recently relocated Boutique Chic Unique in Ratoath Co Meath for an evening of fashion and style. The event was hosted by Ireland’s favorite TV stylist for real women Cathy O’Connor and with Pippa O’Connor one of the models.With nibbles and drinkies in hand and a packed room (the boutique has that living room feel) there wasn’t a seat left to be had. Great Winter puffa coats by Damo were a definite winner, warm scarves by Irish designers Electronic Sheep and plenty of great dresses, tops and skirts from labels including Laundry Room and Sinead Doyle Designs make this a lovely boutique with that all essential personal service we women need.
Uzbekistan is one of the biggest producers of cotton but the child labour used in it’s production makes it a truly dreadful product. Where does the cotton used in the clothes we buy actually come from? I think it’s about time we knew before we buy that next cotton T-shirt.
This video from LFW popped into my box at exactly the right moment. I am just back from London and the fabulous Diva showrooms checking out the wonderful new samples and going through rails of fabulous dresses all destined for great Irish boutiques. Tonight is the Chic Unique opening in Ratoath and I just discovered that the dress I want to wear fell off the hanger and has been lying in a crumpled ball on the floor for days. If you only have an old-fashioned iron then consider buying a steamer and if all else fails and you’re in a crease fix fill the kettle and use the steam from that!
This is the sixth year of Divine Boutiques bi-annual and eagerly awaited fashion show. It took place in the Divine Boutique in Manor Mills Maynooth. Filled with customers who gave the show a terrifically warm vote of approval which was due in a small part to owner Mary Greene’s inspired choice of models who are all customers. Cheers and warm applause greeted all the women who wore the clothes with confidence. A wide ranging collection with plenty of choice in both day and special occasion wear and offering terrific value for money.
The following were all guests enjoying the evening
Mary with some of the models
