Iconic textiles designer Celia Birtwell first rose to fame when she created prints for her ex husband Ossie Clark. The pair designed some of the most iconic pieces of the '70s. She has recently experienced a bit of a revival as she has created capsule ranges for Topshop and John Lewis. Most recently, she has teamed up with Hotpoint to design some rather chic kitchenware. In this short video below Read more
This Autumn, ladylike chic is back after featuring on the catwalk at Louis Vuitton amongst others. This means longer length skirts and feminine blouses I have noticed an increasing amount of blouses on the High Street and many of them have pussybow detailing. One of my favourites is part of the Celia Birtwell for John Lewis collection. The bouquet floral blouse (£69) would look great Read more
Have you been watching the BBC documentary Inside John Lewis? The department store was followed through the recession to see how the partnership adapted to the changes and it was definitely informative. One of their main changes was more of a focus on their fashion departments which I'm sure included signing up Celia Birtwell for a capsule collection. The textiles designer has previously worked Read more
Do you remember when the word 'wallpaper' simply referred to the fabric which probably adorned the walls of your parents' house? Well, technology has brought a whole new meaning to the word as it also decorates the background on your computer or your mobile phone. For the festive season, Blackberry have teamed up with designers and celebrities to bring a bit of festive cheer to you. You can go Read more
Celia Birtwell's long running collaboration with Topshop is one of the most successful High Street/designer collaborations out there. Using her iconic vintage prints, she creates beautiful pieces for the store which look like they should have a designer price tag. I personally am a huge fan of both Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell so am always excited to hear that another of her collections is Read more
It's no secret that I have a soft spot for Ossie Clark and Celia Birtwell so imagine my excitement when I heard that Ms Birtwell had collaborated with Millets! She has done several collections with Topshop, but this range of camping gear is sure to spice up any festival. If you've ever been to a festival you'll know how difficult it is to spot your tent, particularly in the middle of the night Read more
