Monthly Archives: January 2010

Lizzie Thomas talks paper art and fairytale forests

I understand you graduated from Brighton University with a degree in Wood, Metal, Ceramics and Plastics in 2008, what’s been happening to you since then? After that I did a group show with my course – we all went to … read more

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Have a healthy dinner with Emma Wall

Forget anything you know about traditional food and pie making, Emma Wall a young designer takes you into a new era. Very much concerned with the new fast eating habits and their consequences on health Emma Wall decided to react. … read more

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Heidi Rhodes – Freestyle Embroidery

With all the bad that is going on in the world – recession, war, climate change – it is nice to get lost in a fantasy world where everything is pretty, pink and sparkly! Heidi Rhodes textile pieces depict fairy … read more

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Oh Mutha! – Red Mutha

Pop on that Tape Chain necklace and bop back into the eighties with Red Mutha. For all those that don’t enjoy being just one of the crowd, Red, the store’s owner has just what you need. If it’s customized caps … read more

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Lipop into Fashion – Tom Lipop

Tom Lipop, a true born and bred Brightonian, head of LipopLondon launched his Menswear collection ‘Battle of the Sardines’. This fabulous collection was inspired by the chaos Lipop faces as a designer. This designer has a lot of proud achievements; … read more

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William Jay – Modified Antiques

Browsing William Jay’s collection of adapted furniture I am struck with a sense of nostalgia. The individual pieces ooze sophistication and oldy worldy charm. William’s pieces are one-offs and he prefers to source materials from auction houses and junk shops. … read more

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You Gotta Love Frankie

The ‘Love Frankie’ shop is nestled among the glorious boutiques on St Georges Road in Kemptown. The window display of brightly coloured cushions and quirky gift ideas is bound to tempt you inside. It is, as the website so perfectly … read more

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The totem like coat rack by Lauren Briggs Miller

Lauren Briggs Miller is a young designer recently graduated from Brighton University. While she studied design she took a decisive turn and decided to deal with a major topic of our century: communication. What have in common a coat, a … read more

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Enchanting Indian Miniatures – Hayley Brown

Hayley Brown’s Indian Miniatures are exquisite to say the least. I have fallen in love with the beautiful intricacy of these paintings. This detailed and highly skilled art is demonstrated on a number of canvases. Brown showcases her art on … read more

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BangelibangDesign !

BangelibangDesign is a new brand created in Brighton by a Scandinavian designer called Lena. She is very happy to present the models of her new collection: De.Cou.Page. The only way for you to imagine what it’s like is to take … read more

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Illustrator Helen Cann chronicles Brighton bar-life

Last week I slogged through the snow to the Bond Street studio of in-demand Brighton illustrator, Helen Cann, to find out more about her intriguing fan paintings of scenes from Brighton bar culture. After a reviving cup of tea, I … read more

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Treat yourself with a vintage talisman by Cat and bang

“Cat and bang” just the name of it brings sparkles in your life. Blu, red, white, yellow, purple, pink, green or grey, Cat and bang is a coloured fantasy world. Jen, the brand designer, has already made a whole collection … read more

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« Once upon a time… » An eternal story, by Jo Blackman.

When the time has come for a bedtime story, don’t go to bed, just seat down near the fireplace, Jo Blackman will tell you the story of a special double chair. It’s a simple trick, just seat a parent and … read more

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Take Your Hat off to Lilly Lewis

images by samfairbrother.com I was put in touch with Milliner Lilly Lewis by Natasha Bailie who buys and sells vintage pieces for online vintage clothing shop www.natashabailie.com Lilly, 28, is a Milliner with a passion for vintage. Her hats are … read more

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Fancy Pants

I’ve been trawling the Ophelia Fancy website in the name of blog research and have found myself a little hot under the collar. Nipple tassels, blindfolds and such curiosities… these gals are obviously a feisty duo. The comprehensive range of … read more

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Futuristic Fabulous Fashion

“The Futures Exciting” according to French textiles and accessories designer Camille Walala, and if her creations are anything to go by, this statement definitely speaks truth. Her 80’s inspired printed materials are sewn together to create shapes like no other. … read more

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Charming Charms

For some people jewellery is about picking up a few high street pieces to jazz up an outfit. But for some jewellery is about one off pieces, expressing your personality and being unique. Having come across Maria Allen I am … read more

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Covet the cape – Oops! Fashion

Emily Bosence’s creation – Oops! Fashion is a ray of sunshine on a winter’s day in Brighton. In fact, Oops brings a little slice of sun any day of the year! Taught the art of fashion from a young age … read more

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