The Scottish Showcase is back! Only until 4th April 05 though!

 

 

 

Luz de Laguna                        7^th Feb – 7^th March 2005

Sure to become a major hit with fashion lovers in London, Luz Mendoza, designer of Luz de Laguna, uses the most beautiful fabrics and trims with traditional embroidery, harking back to the ideals of craftsmanship.

 

Luz has a very unusual background to the typical designer. She came to the UK from Spain over nine years ago and after conquering the English language she then went on to study Information Technology at University. Utterly bored by the choice on the high street, she has followed her heart and with determined ambition, taken that plunge: “working in IT encouraged my attention to detail, but I just knew my creative side would have to take over! My first collection was received so well [in Scotland], that I have been desperate to show in London – it is so wonderful to realise my dreams”

 

Luz de Laguna, founded in September last year, is an alternative to the mono-look of the high street anywhere in the UK, the brand provides beautiful designs made out of the softest wools and silks with funky prints for the girl about town. The interiors of the bags are always fresh and colourful, making each one unique. Luz de Laguna combines refreshing feminine details with playful elegance.

           

 

The collection is currently available in the following Edinburgh boutiques: Doris&Mary and Clue, and will be soon be available on www.velvetboutique.co.uk , www.fashioncapital.co.uk and www.luzdelaguna.com.

 

Further Information:       

Luz Mendoza                

Email: luz.Mendoza@luzdelaguna.com

Tel: 0131 661 0456        

Mobile: 07984815475

 

William Chalmers        14^th – 28^th February 2005

William Chambers’ spring/summer collection of t-shirts, scarves, and other accessories draws it’s inspiration from the Victorian and Edwardian era. Taking everyday accessible clothing, twisting it to evoke nostalgia.T-shirts are printed and decorated to capture a graphic feel for the era. Scarves are made with 100% silk and super soft cotton. They are stitched and appliquéd with floral prints, butterflies and are fringed to bring femininity and romance.

 

Scottish born designer William Chambers studied textile design at Heriot-Watt University (formally known as the Scottish College of textiles). William specialised in knitted textiles and fashion knitwear, graduating in 2001 with a first class honours degree.

 

William is a freelance textile designer who specialises in creating scarves, corsages, kilt pins and many other unique pieces.

 

William supplies to shops and boutiques in Glasgow and soon with www.velvetboutique.co.uk.

 

Further Information:       

William Chalmers          

email: william_chambers@hotmail.com

0141 333 0340              

0781 509 6367

 

Mayamay                     28^th Feb – 14^th March 2005

Mayamay presents a range of gorgeous tops, scarves and belts featuring bright and metallic floral prints on faux suede, silk and cottons. The award-winning designer behind the new label, Amy Young, graduated from the reputable Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and has worked for Timney Fowler and Timorous Beasties print studios, and Tanuki in New York. 

 

For further information:   

Amy Young                  

Email: am_y_y@hotmail.com

0141 429 6069              

07970 097723

 

Lofty & Ginger             14^th – 28^th March 2005

Lofty & Ginger is a partnership between Edinburgh based designers Louise Logan and Lucy Brown, producing womenswear, accessories and homewear.

 

Our accessories range is developed from our ever expanding collection of vintage fabrics, buckles, buttons and embroideries. Each piece is hand made and unique, usually incorporating linen or cord as well as vintage silk scarves, 1960’s floral prints or mother of pearl buckles.

 

Our women’s daywear collection draws inspiration from our vintage fabrics and prints. We print our own designs onto limited edition t-shirts and appliqué vintage fabrics onto our own skirts. This is an easy to wear, quirky addition to our collection of one off pieces.

 

Lofty & Ginger is currently stocked in Concrete Wardrobe, Ness and Bliss in Edinburgh. We have previously sold in Anna’s of Primrose Hill and at Spitalfields Market in London.

 

 

For further information:   

Lucy Brown                  

Email: lucy.brown@zoom.co.uk

0131 467 4779              

07879 823218

 

Global Guru                 7^th March – 4^th April 2005

Global Guru’s individual, high quality, quirkily designed products are a must for those who love prints. Inspirations from the designer, Morag MacPherson’s, travel experiences are very important to the whole ethos of Global Guru.  A six week tour of Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia gives the designs an Oriental, Far Eastern feel with influences from Japanese and Indian imagery. These are juxtaposed with designs inspired by American Pop-Art and Spanish Modern Art, immersing this limited edition collection of digitally printed silk scarves in vibrant colour.

 

Global Guru was created and launched in April 2003 by Morag MacPherson, a Graphic Artist of 10 years, who is shifting her focus to surface pattern and printed textile design for the fashion marketplace. Her wealth of design experience gained from the graphics industry has enabled her to apply her skills both creatively and in business, to her new venture involving both design and manufacturing.

 

For further information:   

Morag MacPherson       

Email: info@globalguru.co.uk

0773 442 1029