Showing posts with label textiles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label textiles. Show all posts

Sunday, 2 July 2017

Style - This weeks top picks



Stuck in the office or uncertain of what to wear to keep cool in a during the height of summer.

Instead of feeling envious at those hot-dog-leg photo or the next upload of seaside views, you’re left to tackle the question of: what to wear to work in the heat? Fortunately top 5 picks will help you keep your cool this summer, taking you from the office to after-work drinks with ease. 


1. The contemporary Alicia Skirt is worn with the Cathy Pleated Tee
an effortless look to wear to any day job. 

Shop the Alicia - Mini Skirt and the Cathy Tee


Relax into the weekend with the lightweight denim Rachel dress for your go to summer dress,  with the contemporary detailing of the Rachel Dress will be sure to impress. Maximise the versatility of the dress with mid block sandals for work or clean minimal trainers for the weekend. 
Shop the Rachel - Dress



3. Stone - Day dress
A sweet a-line style dress is not only adaptable and versatile, but is also very light and airy, perfect for a summer heat wave. A block court shoe to wear at night or for work or change up with a sandal for the weekend.
Shop the Stone - Dress





4. Modern Twist
Cut from luxurious fabric, this laid-back silhouette - Angelica - top, Simone - Skirt  lends itself as an every day essential, paired with flatform sandals and our Simone skirt  modernity. Keep jewellery subtle with a delicate wire bangle or stud earrings see our curated brand accessories for further styles. 




Accessorize with a spacious Hettie tote bag which come in 2 different fabrics (spot or tweed) or with our curated brands, crossbody bag Ella; crafted in tweed with a contrasting inside, is an understated classic perfect for day-to-day wear.





Saturday, 15 April 2017

Thread Counts - We need to talk about clothes




Thread Counts Maker’s Day


Thread Counts’ first event extends debate around the exhibition We Need To Talk About Clothes. 

The day is open to anyone interested in fashion and textiles, making (of all kinds), and sustainable and ethical design. 

Tickets are free and include lunch. 


10:00 – Tea and coffee

10:30 – Opening and Thread Counts launch talk (Margaret McDonough)

11:00 – WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT CLOTHES exhibition tour, and panel discussion

Panel
Kate Cole, (Waste Minimisation Officer, Gloucestershire Joint Waste Team)
Jamie Perry (Love Your Clothes) tbc
Alex Ryan (Associate Director of Sustainability, University of Gloucestershire)

12:30 – Lunch (provided)

13:30 – Maker’s Spaces: Mary Jane Baxter introduction

A series of workshops will continue the theme of the value of making, with workshops to 

enable both beginner and intermediate makers to try out their skills.

15:30-16:30 – Madia & Matilda Open debate around both the value of making and sustainability within fashion and textiles.



Thread Counts is a collaboration between Hardwick Gallery, Atelier (Stroud)

and Fashion Design at the University of Gloucestershire for sustainable textile futures.



Happy Easter, hope to see you there!

Sincerely Madia & Matilda