Entries from August 2008

August 29, 2008

Emma Cook

How amazing are these tights by Emma Cook, I’m in love with them

August 18, 2008

Pringle

I found this in an old magazine, it’s by Pringle of Scotland. I liked the knit but I would have no idea how to create it myself.

August 15, 2008

Pringle of Scotland Autumn/Winter 2008-9 Campaign

I loved this picture so I had to share, Sasha Pivovarova makes the jumper look gorgeous. I think I prefer it in monotone colours rather than the colours its actually in. Below is the campaign picture vs the catwalk image.

August 14, 2008

Jemma Sykes Wedding Dress: Butcher Couture

Now this is one to wow at. I actually came across this a while back. My friends always make jokes at me about knitting myself a wedding dress…well….maybe I could if it were to turn out as beautiful as this!
This dress is called “The Elizabeth” designed and hand-knitted by Jemma Sykes (graduate from the royal [...]

August 14, 2008

Simone Shailes: Central St Martins Graduate

Simone Shailes is this years “name” from CSM, and you can see why from the photos. She made beautiful hand knitting garments, constructed with loops and tiers with an unusual inspiration source of “girls with funny big hairdos.” She was awarded the L’Oreal Professional Fashion Design Award.
Previously graduating from Brighton University, her final collection then was knitwear [...]