ECLECTIC MIX KNITWEAR

................Virgin Atlantic, jumps on the...UPcylcling...wagon!...............

Eclectic Mix — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 05:23:19 -0700

Worn Again-an eco-fashion initiative from UK-based Anti-Apathy-has teamed up with Virgin Atlantic to find a use for old aircraft seat covers and other materials.

For several years, Worn Again has been giving a new lease on life to old materials including car seat belts, prison blankets, bicycle tires, parachutes and firemen's uniforms. Now the company is working to help Virgin Atlantic meet its goal of halving the waste it sends to landfills by 50 percent by 2012.

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............."Unique Is The New Black", Why didn't I think of that!..........

Eclectic Mix — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:19:14 -0700

UNIQUE IS THE NEW BLACK!

Is the description that New York based,

freddy&ma, use to describe their service,

which encourages customers to design

their own handbag.

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......................................MAKE IT YOURSELF?.................................

Eclectic Mix — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:46:00 -0700

A STAUS STORY

StyleShake lets creative customers design their own
garments, picking from a selection of quality fabrics and putting
together dresses from virtual pattern pieces to create
truly personal pieces that can be delivered to their doors
(in the UK, western Europe, North America or Australia)
What's more, the garments are produced in
London, so customers needn't worry about the use of
sweatshop labor.

Source: Trendwatching

.......................The London Clothes Show Renaissnance!................

Eclectic Mix — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:47:12 -0700

Clothes Show London is Back!

29-31st May 2009
EXCEL CENTRE LONDON

For the past twenty years, the British Iconic Showcase of established and new design talent has been showing in Birmingham, each December, despite having not shown in the capital for years.

Well with iconic fashionistas such as Caryn Franklin and Erin O'Connor as ambassadors, International & Britsh indie designers, alongside big brands are rushing to secure stands and take part in what potentially should be an exciting showcase for design talent.

Fellow indie designer and friend Nkwo, winning designer of K2C and the queen of Afro-Bohemian Chic, as I like to describe her! will be showcasing her Spr/Sum collection on her stand and has kindly invited me to showcase a selection of my handcrafted crochet brooches, so I am really looking forward to this, I will keep you posted!

.......Is British Designer, Samantha Cole, The New Queen of Avant-Garde?......

Eclectic Mix — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:19:00 -0700

Since conquering the catwalks of New York Profile last September and winning the coveted prize of Best Newcomer, along with a contract with best selling on-line retailer, Asos.com. Samantha Cole has gone from strength to strength. Want to be inspired read her in-depth interview at:

Fashion Capital

(Picture: Editorial, Chew Magazine)

......................In their own Words....................

Eclectic Mix — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:13:00 -0700

"Born Out of a Desire to give Knitwear for Men a kick up the........!"
(go to website for further enlightenment!)

Sibling are Joe Bates, Sid Bryan and Cozette McCreery. I love their innovative and quirky knitwear for men,a mixture of sculptural animal prints, sequins and a dog in a cardigan! It has to be seen to be believed, and by the way they haven't left us girls out, as you can see from the pics!

Left: Erin O'Connor:

Wearing Sibling Cardigan & Top by Christopher Kane
Right: Male Model:
Wearing Sibling Top & Cardigans
Editorials: ID- MAGAZINE

..................................Japanese Street Fashion.............................

Eclectic Mix — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:55:00 -0700

I found this site on the website of China based, Fairtrade, British knitwear designer and
manufacturer: Chunkichilli

Loads of photos, articles, online stores & articles all about quirky Japanese Fashion
Click on the photo or title to view!

................Angela Plummer Braid Sculptress................

Eclectic Mix — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:16:00 -0700

Looking at the pictures below you would think the hair and clothing were crochet not braids!

Award-winning Hairstylist, Angela Plummer as quoted by Spell Magazine ' was born to braid'. Not content with a regular head to style, she pushes the art of braiding way beyond familiar boundaries into the realms of intricate patterns, conceptual headpieces or even whole outfits!

Click on this blog title to view more of her amazing designs!

.......When I get home, I sadly am still aware of how I look from a fashion sense!....

Eclectic Mix — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 05:12:00 -0700

Subconsciously, I am still aware of how I look from a fashion sense, in my own house! Even if I am putting on the oldest clothes that I own, I still got's to co-ordinate! Poor me!

I feel I can justify this: in the event of :

1.an emergency,
2.say a fire alarm going off,
3.a power cut,
4.an unexpected delivery.

May I add, 3. & 4. are particular events that have actually happened to me, and did cause embarrassment...............mmmmmm! Anyway, decent co-ordination, would be the one and only reason, you would get me through the front door, or maybe my balcony to call for help!

Yes, that is the essence of my foolishness! I'm only human......

Marketing my knitwear skills in the face of adversity?

Eclectic Mix — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 11:03:00 -0700

Observations of self......

I spend most days trying to figure out how best to market my knitwear label, with echoes of 'credit crunch' constantly ringing in my ears!!!