Thirteen emerging and established fashion designers and jewellers from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland will be showcasing their work in Covet at Craft Central in London from 14-18 October 2014.
Stacking creel bangles by Heather McDermott
Deconstructed kilts, jewellery in shapes and materials inspired by the shoreline and harbours, knitwear for home and to wear, bags, scarves and new fashion collections, will all be there to discover and buy.
Covet is an initiative by Emergents, who nurture creative talent in the Highlands, and brings to London fashion designers Diggory Brown, Jen Deschenes, Hume Sweet Hume, Catriona MacAllister, Jill MacLennan and Kirsteen Stewart with jewellers Maike Browning , Gilly Langton, Heather McDermott, Patricia Niemann, Merlin Planterose, Helen Robertson and Lucy Woodley.
Raw edged demin jacket with swan embellished skirt by Catriona MacAllister
Many are already achieving recognition for their creative talents and highlights include:
Designer Annette Sopata of Diggory Brown (Isle of Lewis), who creates unique hand tailored contemporary kilts which have featured in Christopher Kane’s AW 2010/11 and 13/14 collections, will be presenting new designs created from deconstructing a kilt and made from traceable tweed from the Hebrides using the first new wool produced by Uist wool.
Fashion designer Catriona McAllister (Fochabers), who was nominated for the graduate of the year in the Scottish Fashion Awards 2012 and was a semi-finalist last year in Muuse X Vogue Talents, will be presenting limited edition past season pieces along with a limited edition capsule collection specifically for the Covet showcase.
AW14 Journey Collection by Kirsteen Stewart
Heather McDermott (Isle of Skye), who has created jewellery for Margaret Howell AW14 collection which is available at their flagship London store and online, and was selected to be part of a unique showcase of 21 pieces curated by internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid from the 170 designer-makers at Goldsmiths Fair in October 2014, will be showing her current collection with a unique special piece.
Fashion designer Kirsteen Stewart (Orkney), who recently met HRH Duchess of Cornwall during the Edinburgh International Fashion Festival, will be presenting her new AW 14 clothing collection inspired by Journeys, alongside her new silk scarf, leather bag and printed tote bag collections.
ENDS
Covet at Craft Central
Fashion and Jewellery from the Highlands and Islands
14 – 18 October 2014
Craft Central, 33 – 35 St John’s Square, London EC1M 4DS
Open:
Private view: Tuesday 14th October 6pm – 8pm
Wednesday 15th October: 11am to 6pm
Thursday 16th October: 11am – 8pm
Friday 17th October: midday – 7pm
Saturday 18th October: 11am – 6pm
Information on the Designers
Maike Browning (Isle of Mull) will show statement pieces from her Kalyaana and Sol collections inspired by Indian textiles and temples. www.maikebrowningjewellery.co.uk
Jen Deschenes (Lochaber) uses very fine and rare fabrics, such as silk stockings and ww2 silk parachutes, to create unique, one-off pieces. www.jendeschenes.co.uk
Diggory Brown (above) www.diggorybrown.com
Hume Sweet Hume (Westray, Orkney) run by sisters Lizza and Jenna Hume, hand crafted cushions, throws, scarves, hats, jackets, ponchos, jumpers, snoods and wrist warmers. www.humesweethume.com
Gilly Langton (Plockton) creates sterling silver and hand dyed elastic jewellery ranging in scale and price £500 – £34 including earrings, bangles and brooches. www.gillylangton.co.uk
Catriona MacAllister (above) www.catrionamacallister.co.uk
Jill Maclennan (Easter Ross) was a Scottish Fashion Awards nominee in 2012 and will be showing a range of hand dyed clutch bags, scarves and wraps in velvet, silk and crepe.
www.jillmaclennan.com
Heather McDermott (above) www.heathermcdermott.com
Patricia Niemann (Caithness) designs jewellery and textiles is showing big gemstone rings, onyx neckpiece, spiky pearl necklace, spiky stole, Caithness scarf and horned viking hat
www.patbat.com
Merlin Planterose (Ullapool) is inspired by St Kilda and features hammered stone texture in collections of lockets, rings and silver bowls www.merlinplanterose.co.uk
Helen Robertson (Shetland) uses hand-knit techniques to create silver and copper wire jewellery inspired by beachcombing finds. www.helenrobertson.com
Kirsteen Stewart (above) www.kirsteenstewart.co.uk
Lucy Woodley (Ross-shire) creates jewellery featuring oak leaves and honesty seeds with wall mounted ‘environments’ for when it isn’t being worn www.lucywoodley.co.uk
For further information & images:
Tina Rose, Craft Insiders
tina@craftinsiders.co.uk
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