Fashion Accessories Page
A page dedicated to accessories seemed to be a must. Every woman loves accessories and we want this page to be a resource centre for new and up and coming companies – looks that are on-trend and ideas to put seasonal wardrobes together. There is so much going on that we look at companies you may not have heard of - or you may have been looking for – whatever it is we hope you enjoy!
What she really really wants…
We must recommend a new quality British handbag label Pochette-a-Porter that seems to have worked out exactly what a modern career woman needs when in search of the ‘right’ kind of bag that suits all of their needs – something often missing from more big-time labels.
The concept of day-into-evening has been perfectly realised into versatile combinations of handbag and ‘pochette’ in a variety of colours and superior materials.
Made by a family-owned workshop in Florence we are encouraged to see this kind of high-quality design idea coming from a fledgling British label which will soon be stocked by www.brownsfashion.com
(Bag combo featured 'Hong Kong' is from their spring collection)
They have a great fun site and do not forget to check out their animation 'LE WEEKEND' www.pochette-a-porter.com
A very accessible premium brand
Having studied at the prestigious Central St. Martins College in London and then going on to work for handbag company - Billy Bag, Dominique Mosley eventually changed direction to work for a corporate consultancy – but it was not enough – she went on later to say: “I had always wanted my own business and this gave me the business experience I needed. I did miss being creative though.
“I had done a final collection of scarves at university and had specialised in print so I came up with scarves as the ideal accessory to showcase my own prints.”
Dominique's designs are bold and contemporary and in-keeping with this seasons love of print will make a stunning accessory to any outfit.
Dominique's scarves each have names based on the language of love such as Marais, Folie, Metro, Bonbon, Jardin, Triomphe and last but not least, Boudoir - her signature print. www.dominiquemosley.com
Designs from left to right: ‘Bonbon’ – peach. ‘Foli’ – aqua. ‘Jardin’ – pink. ‘Metro’ – coral. ‘Boudoir’ - peach and ‘Triomph’ - purple.
Powder Scarves A stunning site for fashion scarves. Collections include colourful woven, and knitted designs as well as sumptuous silks and velvets and lots of up-to-the minute modern textural fabrications and designs. All come beautifully packaged – and are very well priced. You’ll definitely be tempted to buy more than one!
Spring/Summer collection from left to right: ‘Twist’ in rose and lime. ‘Blossom’ in lavendar. ‘Wish’ in denim and stone. ‘Henley’ in fuschia mix.
www.powder-uk.com
Simply Beautiful
Simple and elegant jewellery with modern minimal aesthetics. Simply Stoned only works with natural materials: gold, silver, semi-precious stones and their philosophy is to let the beautiful materials speak for themselves.
www.simplystoned.co.uk For online shop and retail stockists
Diana Porter jewellery
‘It’s about wisdom, it’s about togetherness whilst being separate, it’s about change, it’s about the spirit in all of us, it’s about tiny precious moments, it’s about knowing and not knowing…and on and on…’
As a British contemporary jewellery designer, Diana Porter creates original designs for her collection and works to commission designing one off pieces for clients often using their own words. Our jewellery is handmade in our Bristol workshop. We use diamonds guaranteed conflict free and our priorities are towards obtaining ethically mined gold, silver and stones.
‘Elements’ different themed elements including etched pebbles on fine chains forming a necklace. ‘Being’ stacked rings with mini-script producing a unique texture. www.dianaporter.co.uk
A Keles crochet jewellery
Gorgeous feminine jewellery pieces individually handmade in Turkey where the tradition goes back for many centuries.
Patterns are created by knotting high quality silk or cotton thread with a tiny needle, the fine detail creates the most beautiful designs – mainly floral including necklaces, earrings, brooches and hairclips. Perfect for the summer.
www.a-keles.com for stockists.
Izzi Bags
The hottest bags of the moment!Designed by Anne Agoren these beautiful quality bags are the favourite of every fashion lover. Both feminine and smart the individual spring collection of bags, purses and totes are a total must-have. They will be available from www.handbagsandgladrags.co.uk for the spring and summer. Izzi Bags are also well known for their cute little keyrings that have become a signature accessory for every girl about town!
From left to right: ‘Amore’ – orchid and white. ‘Tigi’ – Turchese. ‘Bosciati’ styles in fuschia mock croc and Clemaris blue and white.
A Floral Tribute
Susannah Hunter creates handcrafted handbags that are beautifully conceived but at the same time functional and adapt easily to any occasion. Her signature appliquéd flower designs originally produced from her bedroom in Hampstead, London now have a following of prestigious customers including Nicole Kidman and Uma Thurman.
Her collection includes weekend travel bags, purses and most recently a venture into bespoke furnishings. www.susannahhunter.com
We are showing the bags in newer spring/summer colours for 2010
From left to right: ’Sue Ellen’ – lilac with white hydrangea. ‘Haversack’ – dove grey with daisy field . ‘Tanza’ – Ice with white anenome . ‘Bloomsbury’ – White with magenta rose.
