Occasionally, working at London College of Fashion, UAL, means I get to do some really interesting and rather exclusive things. A group of students and staff from the College were invited by Bottega Veneta to visit their event 'The Hand of the Artisan' at Chiswick House in London - one of the finest examples of... Continue Reading →
As you may know, I work in an admin role at London College of Fashion (LCF). Last week I was lucky enough to be invited to our Golden Lane site by footwear lecturer Ian Goff to learn some of the processes involved in making a pair of shoes. He'd designed the workshop for staff, to... Continue Reading →
I'm a sucker for beautiful, well made British design and am always keen to share. So, when an email popped into my inbox this week from Bristol-based British accessories designer Tovi Sorga, the words 'printed leather' grabbed my attention and I quickly clicked the link to his website, which is filled with beautiful bright prints... Continue Reading →
The letter O was another tricky one in my A-to-Z of Accessories, and it took me a while to think of something appropriate. After much rummaging around on fashion retailers' websites - all in the name of research! - I decided on obi. Named after the types of sash used in traditional Japanese dress, these... Continue Reading →
Leather accessories have always fascinated me. Whether it's the luxurious feel of soft leather or the immaculate finish of a polished structured piece, I'm always amazed by what designers can do with this versatile material. Working at London College of Fashion has given me an insight into the processes and techniques that can be employed,... Continue Reading →
As I'm rather interested in clothing and accessories, that's often what people buy me for Christmas and my birthday. Although everyone who's close to me seems to know my tastes rather well - as proven by the slinky shoes, hand-knitted shawl, Doctor Who jewellery and heart-decorated cardie that I received this festive season - it... Continue Reading →
Another tricky letter in any A-to-Z is K. The only accessory I could come up with for this entry was keyring (or key chain), but do let me know if you can think of any others! Keyrings are a great way to show your personality, even if your true self doesn't always fit with the... Continue Reading →
Not that long ago, no one could have predicted that there would be a new category of fashion accessory that would be carried with us on a daily basis. But now that we all own a mobile phone, tablet and/or laptop there is a growing market for cases, covers and carriers. Something to protect our... Continue Reading →