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Zatchels The Jacky Tsai collection
Zatchels have done it again! The ‘it-bag’ manufacturers have come up with another unmissable collaboration, this time with artist Jackie Tsai. Chinese artist Jacky is no stranger to iconic images, the famous floral skull design from Alexander McQueen was a Jacky Tsai creation, and now she has created a stunning range of designs that incorporate the best of Pop Art with Eastern mysticism, and team it with Zatchels fabulous. leather, made in Britain bags. There are three print designs. ‘Virus’ is the most colourful, teaming celestial blue and silver skies with pink and turquoise floral designs. ‘Petrol’ is a neon kaleidoscope of colour, vibrant and striking in equal measures. My…
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Zatchels are going from strength to strength
One of my favourite brands has had a pretty impressive couple of months. Zatchels, the fabulous Midlands based company who design a range of leather bags to literally die for, have opened two new stores, a pop up shop at Bicester Village, and just this week, a factory shop in Leicester. The pop up shop was officially launched in June by the lovely Donna Air, giving Zatchels a great royal connection to tie in with it’s proud ‘Made in Britain’ tag. And, as you would probably expect from Zatchels, this store is a veritable treasure trove of soft leather, bright colour and expert design, with a wide range of different…
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Lowie – Luxurious Winter knits
One of my favourite UK brands at the moment is the luxury knitwear company Lowie. Taking the finest soft wools, Lowie’s knitwear is hand-knitted, hand sen and often hand- embroidered, taking the finest traditions of handicrafts from across the world, and using them to create totally wonderful modern clothes and accessories that have a decidedly vintage slant. Lowie already have a celebrity following who have been enticed by the softness of the wool that is combined with bright, funky colours that can lift the darkness coat into serious style territory. Lily Cole, Fearne Cotton and Luella Bartley are all fans of the label, which is becoming one of the gems…
