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Quality fabrics are key to your investment wardrobe pieces. Fabrics are the starting point for all garments; otherwise we would be left feeling rather chilly!  In the trade there are many expressions about the ‘cut of one’s cloth’, which is twofold in my opinion, the first being the quality of the fabric, the second being

In conversation with Kerrie Ellis – Image Consultant and Personal Stylist Just as there are many genres of fashion designers, the same applies to Image Consultants/Personal Stylists. Our commonality is our vision of clothes that fit and flatter whilst complimenting the wearer, which let’s face it, is what they are supposed to do. It’s always

Couture sewing – the detail goes beyond construction, but what exactly is couture? To say couture sewing is solely about hand-sewing is an injustice to the craft; it is so much more than that. Couture sewing is a craft in its own right combining the skill of hand-sewing techniques, fabric underpinnings, fabric construction, fine detailing,

Well if you don’t already know it, I am a lover of fabrics, all forms types and textures.  From a design perspective it’s how I start my work. I examine the fabric, draping over the mannequin, pinning in places to see what shapes are evolving, at this stage it’s a blank canvas, which I find

There are three main principles of styles in clothing: fitted, semi-fitted and loose fitting. Fitted garments are those which contour to your body shape; think of structured tailored suits, close fitting dresses, evening gowns. Semi-fitted refers to a style of garment that whilst fitted onto certain areas of the body (a bust dart for example),

Following on from my previous article Personal Style – Four Styling Tips for your Wardrobe, as promised I delved deeper into the world of styling through conversation with Personal Stylist Juliana Mubanga. I found it quite insightful from a designer’s perspective, as I learned detailed analysis of a personal stylist’s role in your wardrobe, and

Personal style: we all have it, even if we don’t recognise it on occasion; from our choice of colours, garment shapes, length, necklines, hair and makeup, how we accessorise, all of these elements of dress are part of our personal style, be it male or female. Sometimes finding our own style can be confusing, which