When looking for colour inspiration I turn to mother nature. As I tailor my own silk colour pallet for my collections, it’s very important to get unique and magnificent colours. I love studying roses to try to get the perfect shade of pink silk for my lingerie. Pierre de Ronsard, the French poet, used to compare roses [...]
We are a week away from the Royal Wedding and everyone is still speculating on the designer of Kate Middleton’s dress. I am sure she will look graceful in layers of ivory silks and will shine through the day, she already has the aura of a princess! We have seen her shopping on King’s road [...]
I am working on a few new designs this week and I love when the moment comes to choose amongst the most beautiful French Chantilly laces. It’s like opening a treasure box, I am amazed by such elegance and refinement. I have been mixing ivory and gold lace with ivory silks. I am also looking [...]
Autumn Winter 2011 will be sexy and glamorous. Expect strong silhouettes and sheer fabrics. Black is back, elegant but with a touch of naughtiness. It will be the time to wear your lace lingerie under a see-through dress. Here is a sneak peak into my friend Tsemaye Binitie‘s 2011 collection. His body-baring multipanel dress is [...]