notes from Jaipur..

Arrived in Jaipur a few days ago on the not so luxurious Jaipur Express, but just in time to catch the last few days of the Jaipur literary festival , held at Diggy Palace Hotel, which is beautiful and enjoyed sipping chai and wandering between book readings and debates,and browsing the bookshop.. what a treat , and treated myself to these ..

Love Jaipur..the best guide books for India by Fiona Caulfield

little gifts..

we would like for Christmas..available to buy online from Bungalow 8

Bombay Electric...

Can't wait to check out Bombay Electric - a concept store set up by the the stylish Priya Kishore as a platform for Indian fashion and design..

'Since its launch in 2007 she has attracted considerable media attention most recently from Suzy Menkes, who wrote: “this is a template for the next millennium of Indian style" (International Herald Tribune, 2008).

Priya collaborates with both established and emerging Indian designers to produce fashion-led collections to be sold in Bombay Electric. She champions sustainable design and collaborates with several Indian NGOs such as Women Weave, Aranya, and Alba, to translate traditional crafts and handloom techniques into contemporary designs. These initiatives ensure long-term sustainability for the crafts across India. During her time in London, Priya aims to create bridges between Indian and British designers and to foster collaborations between designers in both countries.'

text from British council

Light me up!

from the historic light company..yes please!

a little Blue..

...colour inspiration from these lovely winter evenings

Louise Goldin

Love this collection by designer Louise Goldin and these shots from the show, here is a little more info from NY mag

'English designer Louise Goldin launched her eponymous knitwear line in 2005, just barely out of grad school. Eschewing traditional silhouettes, the label is known for its short, body-hugging knit dresses, tunics, and swimwear for women. With bright colors, unusual weaves, and futuristic patterns, Louise Goldin employs both natural fabrics like wool and cashmere and synthetic materials like Lurex and metallics.'

Love a Rug..

Perfect to add some warmth and colour to your apartment this winter..cosy cosy!

Two..New York

Love these simple sari and kaftan inspired dresses by two, The perfect thing for a sunny getaway this winter..yes please!

 'TWO IS A SMALL COLLECTION OF CHIC AND EFFORTLESS TUNICS, CAFTANS AND DRESSES MADE FROM HANDLOOMED COTTON SARIS AND TEXTILES. 

THE PIECES ARE MADE IN ONE OF A KIND TEXTILES AND ARE HANDMADE IN OUR STUDIO IN BROOKLYN.

THE COLLECTION EMBODIES EUROPEAN AND INDIAN INFLUENCES EVOLVING FROM THE TRADITIONAL SARI. TWO IS GREAT FOR THE BEACH OR FOR EVEN SURVIVING AN URBAN HEATWAVE—WHILE STILL KEEPING IT CHIC AND COMFY. THE COLLECTION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN STORES IN THE USA, JAPAN, AND ITALY.

MONICA PATEL-COHN, THE DESIGNER BEHIND TWO, EXPERIENCES IN FASHION INCLUDE WORKING FOR SIMON DOONAN AT BARNEY’S NEW YORK AND LATER MOVING TO MILAN WHERE SHE WORKED FOR PRADA. HER BICULTURAL INDIAN AND ITALIAN BACKGROUND INSPIRED HER TO CREATE PIECES USING FABULOUS INDIAN TEXTILES WITH A MODERN SENSIBILITY. '

Dreamy, ghostly.... other worldly

Just discovered these beautiful, other worldly photos by stylist and photographer Vikki Ivie. Inspired by inner worldly dreams, nature and Sarah Moon, she captures the essence of femininity in a ghostly and ethereal way. 

A mini retrospective

 A/W 2012

 S/S 2012

 A/W 2011

S/S 2011

Thanks so much to our lovely friends at Other-shop in London for 

introducing us to the wonderful world of Christian Wijnants. 

We love all of his collections so have selected a few images from the last few seasons to show you how great he is .