Brands
Almost Famous
Almost Famous was launched in 2002. This British womenswear brand takes inspiration from style icons of the past, giving the collection a vintage feel. The ‘dress’ has become synonymous with the Almost Famous brand, as have the vivid prints, vibrant colours and feminine silhouettes.
Shop products...Appartement à louer
Established in 2001 by Eric Lopez and Jacques Martinet, this Paris based lifestyle brand offers an exclusive collection of unique hand made accessories. In 2004, Eric Lopez, the Creative Director, won ‘Designer of the Year’ for Paris Capitale de la Creation.
Appartement à louer is passionate about training, with the majority of their employees coming from the world of ‘Haute Couture’, where detail and design excellence are a part of everyday life. The House colours for which the brand is renowned are Off-white, Truffle, Arsenic and Salamander.
Shop products...Bandolera
Bandolera is an international brand, founded in 1990 in The Netherlands. The brand focuses on the dynamic woman who leads an active life. Bandolera’s international team of designers and trend-watchers ensure that they translate global trends into timeless high quality collections with the Bandolera signature image.
Shop products...Betty Jackson Two
Betty Jackson CBE is one of Britain's most prominent and internationally respected designers. She is a trustee of the V&A in London and received a CBE in 2007. Betty Jackson creates highly desirable clothing for the intelligent and individual woman; her designs are noted for blending experimental cutting with understated elegance.
Betty Jackson Two is a contemporary deluxe casual collection designed for the younger market, focusing on clean lines and simple styles for a strong working girl who wants to look great and have a nod to trends, but doesn't try too hard. She takes her day look through to the evening whether it be to dinners, drinks or party.
Shop products...Bllack Noir
A diffusion line from elite label Noir. Black Noir proves that being ethical can be sexy. The collection is dark and glamorous with a rock n roll twist. Designed for women who are modern, strong and glamorous. Pieces that are made for the spotlight.
Shop products...Blush B-lush
British designer Tara Gelpey formed Blush B-lush quite simply out of pure necessity, to satisfy her need for the truly ‘uncompromisingly’ beautiful bag to carry her life around in.
Tara worked in costume for several years developing a strong passion for materials, good design and a keen eye for detail. The urge to create her own perfect bag came to the fore when she just could not find a contemporary designer bag that combined beauty, style and practicality.
Her collections are inspired by nature; and with the use of appliqué and craftsmanship, her love of nature comes to life. Every bag is carefully designed for comfort; each bag is lined with sumptuous soft suede and leather and has a pocket system for all your essentials.
Shop products...CASS
CASS is the World’s premier luxury shapewear brand, known worldwide for its groundbreaking collection of plush tops and bottoms.
The CASS collections are engineered with their exclusive smart fabrics and strategic stitching ‘INVISUPPORT’ that work together to slim, smooth and lift without compromising comfort or style.
Comfortable and breathable garments that can be worn around the clock and in all seasons under clothing, layered or on their own. The collections are designed to be worn day-to-night, double as innerwear, outwear and or exercise wear.
Shop products...Chrysalis
Chrysalis is Silver Willows latest and best selling brand, launched in 2008. The brand was started by Andrea Gillard and her husband David who wanted to add something a little different to the phenomenon that is the bead concept. This versatile trend that is taking the world by storm.
By designing new and original silver spacers, charms and gorgeous glass beads Chrysalis has become a major brand name bringing a new edge to the already growing trend. Chrysalis is stocked in hundreds of shops and independent department stores both in the UK and internationally.
Shop products...David Meister
David Meister is an esteemed American designer known for his sophisticated, yet body conscious, women’s wear. A favourite of celebrities and socialites: Alicia Keys, Diane Lane, the singer Fergie, Tina Fey, Elizabeth Hurley and Sharon Stone have all chosen David Meister for the Red Carpet.
In Spring 2000, David launched his daytime dress collection. Shortly, thereafter, a pivotal point in his career occurred when David moved his company into the illustrious 550 7th Avenue building. His showroom and his designs now reside in one of the most notable high-rise buildings on the famed ‘Fashion’ Avenue in New York City.
Shop products...Gillian Julius
Gillian Julius worked in the fashion industry for over a decade at River Island and French Connection UK, before launching her own company in 2006.
She specialised in fashion accessories and in 2007, Gillian created her unique line, ‘GJ Gillian Julius’ of waxed cotton and base metal bracelets and necklaces. Today her line is carried worldwide by leading retailers and has an extensive celebrity fan base.
Shop products...Hôtel Particulier
Hôtel Particulier, is the ‘pret-a-porter’ collection from the celebrated French fashion group ‘Rizal’. With the creativity and emphasis on design that Rizal is renowned for, Eddy Rizal and his wife Roxane, have created in Hôtel Particulier (Private town house) a chic, sensual and elegant collection that affirms the persona of the contemporary urban woman.
Shop products...J Lynch
Highly creative design, the use of the finest materials and skilled craftsmanship are at the heart of JLynch, a new British luxury accessories brand. JLynch is the brainchild of Jaci Lynch, a London based designer; she has an apprenticeship in bespoke tailoring from the legendary Henry Poole of Savile Row and an MA in Design and Technology from the London College of Fashion. Jaci received much acclaim when she exhibited her collection of creative leatherwork at the Royal Academy of Arts in 2007. After several years of experience working in design and fashion management for other ready-to-wear brands, Jaci felt that it was the right time to launch her own brand, together with her husband Iain Lynch. Their goal is to create accessories of the highest quality with the power to inspire excitement and desire.
Shop products...Kate and Ava
Kate&Ava was established in 2006 by Kate Reilly and Ava Cassidy. This Dublin label is known for its feminine, tailored designs in rich, luxuriant fabrics including wools, silks and jerseys. Their designs are classic but maintain a modern freshness. The Kate&Ava woman exudes confidence and knows what she likes. As designers they do not follow trends but refine their collection each season. .
Shop products...Katherine Kwei
Innovative design, exceptional quality and a deep reverence for tradition are the foundations for accessories designer, Katherine Kwei’s design philosophy. Katherine’s fashion career began in public relations with Louis Vuitton, where she gained a deep appreciation for exceptional quality and design. Katherine gained an M.A. in Design and Technology from the London College of Fashion in 2005. After moving to New York, Katherine launched her own handbag collection. Katherine has quickly become known for her signature Chinese ‘Eternity’ knot-inspired weave. Her goal is to create collections that feature outstanding quality and timeless designs – much like the art of Chinese knotting that she learned from her grandmother, which is integrated into her work.
Shop products...Kara Ross New York
The brand was founded in 2003 by designer Kara Ross, she is a certified GIA gemologist and has a love of coloured stones, which is manifested in their frequent use in her jewellery and handbag designs. The brand already has a huge celebrity following, with pieces seen on the likes of Dannii Minogue and Sarah Jessica Parker. Inspired by interesting materials and stones like jet, marcasite, lava, wood, chalcedony, her ambition is to create jewellery that has character and imagination. Small production runs help focus attention to detail and quality, whilst maintaining exclusivity. The Kara Ross vision is to create products that combine modern elegance, simplicity, high quality and classic taste, ‘We strive for balance between creativity and functionality’.
Shop products...Laurèl
Founded in 1978 by Margaretha and Wolfgang Ley, Laurèl is an international premium brand. Elisabeth Schwaiger, Head of Design, and her team create collections for the sophisticated, active and self-assured woman who regards fashion in a playful way. The Laurèl collections offer feminine looks for business, leisure and evening wear.
Shop products...Luisa Spagnoli
Luisa Spagnoli established her brand in 1928 in Perugia, Italy. Today, four generations later, Nicoletta and Mario Spagnoli have carried the company forward to become one of the best known in Italy.
Today the Luisa Spagnoli brand is known for its quality and use of excellent yarns and fine fabrics.
Shop products...Moovy
Moovy is a family owned Italian brand known for its exclusive prints; it has gained a reputation for its fun, eclectic designs and quality.
Shop products...Not So Serious
Pallavi Mohan, is the up and coming fashion designer behind her private label Not So Serious. She is a textile graduate from the prestigious Chelsea College of Art & Design, London. Pallavi draws inspiration from floral motifs and the effortless grace and intrinsic beauty of the natural world; using the most exquisite materials including silks, organza and chiffon. Elegant silhouettes are subtly embellished by exclusively customized crystal motifs from Crystallized Swarovski Elements.
Shop products...Oakwood - The Leather brand
'Leather is a noble material and that's how we treat it: hand-worked, washed, crinkled, ruffled.' Oakwood is an innovative French company that prides itself on its leather craftsmanship.
The brand launched in 2008 with its first Autumn/Winter collection and has gone on to create contemporary leather clothing that uses new techniques and colours to fashion hand-worked unique pieces.
Shop products...Orly Genger by Jaclyn Mayer, New York
Orly Genger by Jaclyn Mayer, New York, is a collaboration between artist Orly Genger and jewellery designer Jaclyn Mayer. The jewellery, based on the knotting technique used in Genger’s sculpture, is all made by hand without hooks or needles. The pieces combine the industrial ropes from Genger’s art with the design aesthetic of Mayer’s jewellery. The result is jewellery, which is delicate in the detailing yet powerful and strong when worn.
Shop products...Pellessimo
Pellessimo is a leading Parisienne designer brand, specialising in creating fabulous pieces using leather and fur. Pellessimo strive to create luxurious pieces that are as light as a feather, as soft as lambskin and as smooth as velvet.
Shop products...Pink Label London
With an array of contemporary evening dresses that are glamorous and fun for the contemporary women. In striking colours and unusual designs. Feminine and flirty. Created by former-stylist Juliette Offenbach, her inspiration came from trying to design the perfect party dress.
Shop products...Sam Ubhi
After graduating in Constructuve Textiles from Middlesex University, Sam Ubhi exhibited her tapestries and wall hangings in galleries in London and New York. In a twist of fate, a chance meeting with an accessories buyer from New York department store Barneys - who admired Ubhi's earrings - led to her first big break. For the past 18 years she has created jewellery and accessories in her London studio. Ubhi is known for her eclectic use of materials and her designs continue to be both glamorous and attention-grabbing. Fans of her pieces include Jemima Khan and Sienna Miller.
Shop products...Tarvydas
Tarvydas is the glamorous, edgy and sexy Australian label that is well known for creating amazing pieces that are exciting and ahead of the trends. The label started out in Australia in the late 60’s with a teenage Ruth Tarvydas launching her range as fresh new take on “pop couture” and has now expanded into a global company spanning Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, the UK, France, Italy, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and the USA. Ruth Tarvydas was the first Australian fashion label to export overseas and the first stocked at Selfridges in London in 1983. In November 2009 Tarvydas launched it's SS10 collection in Harrods London.
Shop products...Tavãn & Mitto
Payam Tavãn and Mike Mitto have been designing together since 1995. Payam Tavãn has a Master’s Degree from Domus Academy in Milan, and worked with head stylist at Gianfranco Ferré, while Mike Mitto chose Paris at La Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture to extend his studies and was recruited by Chanel for several seasons. Tavãn & Mitto are known for their impeccable attention to detail and precision in cuts. Femininity, elegance and sensuality are their motto where structuré (structured) and flou (draping) meet to create their unique and distinguished applied art. Each collection is conceived for modern demands. For casual and formal wear, their timeless designs are unanimously acclaimed by the press, peers and an ever growing clientele.
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