An ode to Originality - Red Brick digital print scarves

Scarves have been a great seller recently and here at Godiva we have been on the look out for a top quality digital print range and along came Karen Mabon, the creative illustrator behind British based label Red Brick.
Karen graduated from the Royal College of Art and after a couple of years of working in the fashion industry decided to put all her experience into setting up on her own and formed Red Brick, a label that aims to produce individual yet affordable accessories which capture the eccentricity of everyday life.

We just love the eclectic, off beat and truely unique collection of designs all beautifully hand-drawn by Karen.
When asked what inspires her in her designs she Karen told us, 
 "I collect a lot of antiques and weird objects and love car boot sales. A lot of strange things I've collected pop up in my prints, and when I'm designing I'll spend a lot of time looking at pictures in books. I've tried to develop my own visual language by drawing inspiration from a wide range of things.. modern British art, folk paintings, old educational posters, films, or just a funny incident I've seen on the street.
I love the whole legacy of scarf design, and the Liberty and Hermes archives are amazing, but I try not to look at other textile designs or fashion when I'm working on new ideas in order to come up with something completely original."

I think this really says it all and is reflected in each design in these scarves. 

We are very excited to be the Scottish stockist for Red Brick. The scarves are made from 100% Silk and not only feel beautiful but are a real ode to originality.

ECA Graduate Fashion Show 2012

Jacob Birge

Farah Saffari

Ainslie Hogg

Nicola Davidson

Nicola Davidson

Riona Horrox

Emma Hardstaff

If you are planning on seeing the graduate show this year then look away now.......
Here are just a small selection to show to diversity of the show this year. Congratulations to all those who graduated this year and the ECA for putting on another great show.
This years show is held in the old college at Edinburgh University. It was strange not being in the sculpture court of the ECA like the previous years however the change of venue worked. It allowed for a much longer, slender catwalk which seems to work very well.
As for the graduate collection the array of different influences, shapes, colours and imaginations. For me it is about personal taste. There was no doubt that the first collection by Jacob Birge, 'Symmetric Strategy', based on the relationship of humans and computers took a great skill in construction and it worked really well. My favourite of the night was between Nicola Davidson's study of street style, and I loved the bold colourful cross stitching on the leather jackets and bodices, my other favourite was thre final collection show by Emma Hardstaff, 'False Impression', it really stood out from the crowd, it was 'an exploration of fabric manipulation' and for me displayed a lot of skill and attention to detail throughout the whole collection. I also loved the bold, Jack The Lad', Collection of Riona Horrox.
After for the second half, Performance Costume, it always steals the audiences affection with its energy and performances. It was really impressive and I especially loved the multicoloured parrot person, pictured, just because you really made me smile.
Well Done to everyone involved and all the best for your futures.
 x

Giddy Up! The Horse print scarves are back in store

 Giddy up on down to Godiva to pick up ones these great horse print scarves! Measuring a one metre by two metres there is so much fabric to in these lightweight soft scarves that they can be draped, knotted or wore whatever your personal style. The transform any outfit and are so much more interesting than a Pashmina and only £26.50!!
We currently are stocking these colourways but there are so many more to come over the next months.
Will also be available online soon!
Happy Thursday! :)

With a little bit of lace.....Upcycled Vintage dresses

With a little bit of tweaking and a little bit of lace, the people of Pop Boutique have created their own range of the recycled vintage dresses. This form of upcycling vintage is nothing new to us here at Godiva, it has been helped us grow over the years and this type of reworking is part of our core beliefs here, so it's great to see a label do it well!
Each dress is a one-off creation, breathing new life into some lovely prints and fabric of bygone years. The lace collars add a very vintage and feminine touch. The waists are elastic making them an easy fit and allows for the addition of your favourite skinny belt accessory.
We have a great varied range in store right now and plan to put them online also. At £32.50 these reworked dresses are a must for any fashionista this season.

Sabine Mitsch Milliner creative fasinators

Sabine Mitsch Millinery started making hats on a whim, after originally training as an illustrator and graphic designer. A course in Costume Design at Central St Martin's, London, sparked the passion and love for making and designing hats and fascinators. 

 

Sabine hats are mostly made from natural materials such as silk and wool-felt, also incorporating up-cycled materials as well as vintage lace and ornaments. All hats are made the traditional way using wooden hat blocks and are fully lined. Embellishments of feathers, silk pleats, buttons, beads, vintage lace and vintage jewellery are skill fully applied to create these stunning one-off of creation.

Inspired by art, design, nature and tales Sabine Mitsch Millinery brings to each head-piece lightness, creativity and confidence of shape and colour. 

Sabine's hats make the perfect companion not only to a wedding outfit but as a day wear hair accessory.

One of the most surprising things about these beautiful head pieces is the price! Most of these featured are £50-£65. 

All stocked in store now. 

Fleur