Eternal Envy is a glamorous and girly boutique based the eclectic leafy suburb of Heaton Moor, Stockport. We stock handpicked beautiful independent designer pieces sourced from all corners of the globe, which include the young Designer Kelly Ewing, only 28 years old Kelly Ewing has increasingly captivated the Northern fashion scene with her ever expanding collections. From the official launch of her label in 2005, Kelly’s unique style captured the interests of the North of England’s premier boutiques, with many stocking her as the only independent designer.
Last week I was in Milan and this week it has all been on the phone.Making appointments by phone is my absolute pet hates and talking to other agents there seems to be common agreement among us that this is the worst job we have to do.I absolutely love meeting and talking to boutique owners but when I call them I never know what sort of day they are having and can’t make eye contact, which is an obvious disadvantage.Next week I will be on the high ways and byways of Ireland, calling to my customers and seeing what is happening on the ground.With the sales in full swing it’s a busy time for owners.All of us in the Fashion business have one foot in the present and the other firmly in the future.Plans are well advanced for the coming selling season with all the ranges due into the showroom during the month of August and September.Jaeger London, which has been one of the biggest UK success stories, arrives into the showroom on August 3 for 10 days only which means that all the appointments have to run like clockwork.We Irish are not known for our time keeping and each season I become a juggler moving appointments around to make sure all the buyers are accommodated as best I can.Following Jaeger the new Nicowa collection arrives and running alongside these is the large Falke and new ready to wear Yummie Tummie collection.Heidi Higgins Spring Summer 2011 will be in mid September so it feels like I’m in training for a marathon!
I’m taking time out this week end to go to the fantastic milliner Linda McKay who holds hat making work shops in her gorgeous home in Kilkenny.Chloe, my youngest daughter is coming along too and we will be staying in the gorgeous Ballduff House nearby.This is something that will be totally relaxing and creative and while we all run around like headless chickens it is very important to keep in as relaxed frame of mind as we can manage.I will certainly be trying to stay focused and cool and will let you know how I get on.
After a creatively stimulating trip around the globe, French designer Gabriella Cortese started Antik Batik in 1992. The label specializes in fabulously romantic, free-spirited looks, eye-catching prints, brilliant color and embellishment, which evoke the ethnic moods of Asia and India. Capture fashion's global mood and add a dash of the exotic to your wardrobe in floor-sweeping kaftans and mini tunic dresses. Antik will be showing at Pure Premium in August
Cabotine offers exclusive dresses for a modern, elegant and glamorous woman and specialises in mother of the bride, cocktail and special occasion wear. www.cabotine.es
At Cuckoo we are passionate about fashion that is different yet affordable. As Britain's high streets increasingly become the domain of the large international chains, our aim is to provide something different. Somewhere to create an individual look that is unique and refreshing...at prices that are affordable.
Our hand-picked range includes clothing from both established and emerging designers, a selection of great vintage and modern accessories and a range of fabulous girly gifts. Throw in the occasional piece of vintage clothing as well as items we pick up on our travels abroad and you will find at Cuckoo everything from practical everyday wear to sumptuous outfits for special occasions.
Lolita Karma is a blossoming UK based eveningwear label, specialising in exquisite and unique dresses and gowns for the fashion forward woman. With London as its current home, Lolita Karma is a wholesale supplier, and is also an intimate family run label created by three sisters who all have a love for fashion. The company is young, and ever expanding, trading since January 2009 and now looking to its fourth exciting collection. Lolita Karma’s niche is intertwining some of the biggest trends of the season with the chic and glamorous nature of eveningwear, creating a look that is always trendy, quirky and made for the individual. With the spirit of three sisters who are behind the brand, each dress has a purpose to empower and flatter every figure and personality it hugs, which is at the heart of the label’s aim. Stocked in boutiques nationwide, Lolita Karma is delighted to announce that designs are available from sizes 8-20 and a bespoke service can be accessed via their official site, where clients can expect the highest level of customer care and quality. To view these beautiful collections, please visit www.lolitakarma.com
