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

A few thing we would like for Autumn..

Eventhough its still not that cold yet..!

oh and this...

..from antiquesandboutiques tailor made tours and personal shopping!

The wandering collective at Milan Fashion week..

So our lovely friends at the wondering collective have been busy showing their Spring/Summer 2013 collection at the Hotel Majestic during Milan fashion week, all pictures by Rosa Van Wyk

www.thewanderingcollective.com Individual designers, each creating their own product with a common theme, presented collectively, sold either collectively or individually.

More Jewels..

More Jewels..by one of our favourite Spanish jewellery designers..come on out for a little Autumn shopping tour with us..

Erin Considine Jewellery

 

Love this jewellery by designer Erin Considine from online shop Spartan, all her pieces are hand made in her studio in Brooklyn using naturally dyed silk and cotton from hibiscus, turmeric and even onion skins. Using techniques such as weaving, crochet, plaiting, twining and knitting and incorporating them with metalwork from recycled materials..beautiful!

Accessory inspiration..

 We love a good, hand made quality accessory, especially one with a beautiful story behin it...20 years ago Ale Sly left her home town, London in search of Adventure in South America. With her Argentine husband and 2 small children they started a new life on the outskirts of Buenos Aires.
After traveling and exploring the country extensively with in no time Ale Sly became fascinated by all the indigenous cultures rich in tradition and colour. Discovering beautiful textiles and leathers along the way in markets stalls high up in the Andes and Rodeos where proud Gauchos would parade their horses dressed in Rawhide and Silvery finery, it was enough to set the ball rolling and with in no time the ALE SLY range was born. For the last 15 years she has designed and sold her accessories in many countries around the world mainly concentrating in England. It is of huge importance that each product is made by hand using noble materials that Argentina represents i.e. Leather, Alpaca wool and Horn. Beautiful patterned cowhides, leathers and textiles are used with traditional gaucho rawhide braiding to stitch together Bags, belts cushions and old fashioned looms are used for the weaving of rugs and carpets.
The strong Vibrant colours and the carefree spirit of each article is a reflection of the influence that living in South America has had on her over these last 20 years.
Each product is unique, special and tell its own story.

Where to get it.. http://alesly.com/

This is  an Ale Sly exclusive bag for Opening Ceremony...take a look here for more styles and an interview with Ale Sly herself.

Elena Dawson

 Whilst still in London last week we popped into Dover street Market for some wardrobe inspiration, and came across some beautiful pieces by Elena Dawson, we studied at the same University back in the day and I loved her work then and equally love it now, I found this write up about her on stylezeitgeist 

Elena Dawson is a womenswear and menswear clothing/shoe-maker.

Born in London, Elena studied Art and Fashion Design before co-founding Paul Harnden Clothiers in 2000, the clothing division of Paul Harnden Shoemakers. She was an instrumental part of the design, concept, and business until 2006, when she decided to establish an independent clothing and shoe label.

All the beautiful images are from her blog!