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Monthly Archives: February 2010
‘Rock Cakes’ – Jewellery by Sarah Meredith
Ever since Sarah Meredith was young she has enjoyed making things, She made her first piece of silver jewellery at sixth form and went onto achieve a first class degree in designed metal work and jewellery. Upon graduating Sarah went … 
Plastic Fantastic – Alison Hermon
Stepping into one of Alison Hermon’s living room is like stepping through the rabbit hole; in a darkened room, dresses hover, lit from within, eerily still as birdsong plays gently in the background. This are, of course, not Alison’s usual …
Witty Woollen Wonders – Cardigan
Kate Jenkins founded her company ‘Cardigan’ in 2003. A Brighton graduate of fashion and business studies, Kate worked for the likes of Donna Karan and Missoni, before deciding to specialise in knitwear. Taking inspiration from the things that amuse her …
Stride Designs & The Handmade Co-operative
Today I am not only featuring a designer but a bit of a ‘mover and shaker’ on the Brighton creative scene. Kirstin Stride runs www.stridedesigns.co.uk. She makes bags and whacky characters from old and recycled fabrics. The bags are inspired …
Nikki Black in colours
Nikki Black is an unusual artist, born in Tehran 31 years ago she moved to England in 2006, and is now an established artist in the Brighton area. Her paintings reflect the multiplicity of her dual culture. You can find …
Meowy Wowy
With all the talk in the Media about Meow Meow someone had to take it to a fashion level.
North St Oxfam – London Fashion Week Samples!
What do Kate Moss and North St Oxfam have in common? They’ll both be receiving the hottest new samples from London Fashion Week of course. With a reputation for being radical, and many a designer bargain, it’s really no surprise …
Doily Days – Vintage china cake stands
Helen Ruff is a girl after my own heart. The Brighton Collective’s very own vintage and kitsch expert not only writes fabulous blog posts about great products but also has her own company ‘Doily Days’, which specialises in vintage themes …
Emily Dupen-Hopkins: Wallpaper Extraordinaire
We all know by now that I love anything vintage or retro. So yet again I’m pleased to showcase a designer who captures my interest with her retro and cheeky themes. The founder of Dupenny modestly signs her emails: Emily …
Scrufts – Doggy Fashion
Today I’m featuring ‘Doggy Fashion’ and Brighton is the perfect catwalk for our furry friends. Joy Flowers created ‘Scrufts’ after disappointing trips to the pet shop. ‘What I saw in the shops saddened me’ explains Joy ‘no thought seemed to …
Dig For Victory – Dressing Up For Grown Ups
I have my own company called Doily Days and I hire mismatching china for weddings and events. So when I see a charity shop I can’t get through the door quick enough! I head straight for the bric-a-brac section drawn …
Leap into Spring with Quontum’s New Collection
In physics, a quantum is the minimum unit of any physical entity involved in an interaction. In Brighton, Quontum sells fantastic locally designed party wear. Quontum first opened doors in 1986, selling vintage clothing in Covent Garden and Greenwich. After …
Quirky Tiles by Angela Evans
I have a real thing for tiles. I haven’t been adventurous enough to do some actual tiling in my flat yet but I have collected a few quirky tiles over the years. I display them on my window sills and …
Joanna Zara Millinery or the modern Cleopatra
Joanna Zara Millinery is a hat maker in Hove who may change your daily life in a perpetual celebration. Just have a look at her Gold Chain Hat which may well turn you into a Cleopatra of modern times in …
Your own “Walk-In-Wardrobe”
With Prom season lurking, it’s time we find a great dress shop. Walk-in-Wardrobe, situated on Western Road near Palmera Square hosts a lovely selection of dresses for all. If you want your typical princess Belle-of-the-ball style dress, Katherine (the store’s …
Splish Splash away the Snow!
With the freezing temperatures outside, and the days off from work due to snow, what do we need to keep us happy? Fifties inspired beachwear that will turn us into sun goddesses of course. Ok, so it seems strange to …
Get Waisted! – Toni Pickles
Want that perfect hour glass figure? Toni Pickles can do just that. Pickles’ company ‘Get Waisted’ focuses mainly on creating great posture to compliment every girls figure through the use of corsets and well structured dresses. Judging by the name …
Yoav Kotik
Not from Brighton but i had to add this as what a great way of using old metal bottle caps, the collection of bracelets, rings, necklaces and pendants from Yoav Kotik’s ‘Precious Metal’ Collection they are are inspiring, retro, and …
Wired and Wonderful – Kate Lulham
In my quest to bring you interesting blog articles I scour the local area looking for designers who think outside the box to offer something unique and something different. When I came across sculptor Kate Lulham I was impressed by …
Junkyard Chic
I absolutely love my job as blog writer for the Brighton collective! I get to delve into the lives of some very inspiring designers. Today I have been investigating the work of Katie Ramsden, Surface Design graduate and founder of …