We have been finding colours and textures from the vintage cloth we find in markets as inspiration for our next collection. Meanwhile in Vietnam our production team have been busy marking up the cloth ready for cutting and stitching as the new collection comes together for spring summer.
Here, by the sea, we are cutting the final pieces of material and checking patterns as the latest collection begins to take form.
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inspired by an ancient shepherd smock shirt we discovered at a car boot sale. hannah did many smocking tests on the various fabrics, testing different coloured embroidery threads.
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Clothes are softly tailored and take your shape. They are flattering and suit the feminine body in all its diversity. New styles include a fully reversible back-pleat jacket.
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Overalls have all been carefully cut to flatter the female form. We also present our first bridal dress as well as a new print, inspired by the faded pressed flowers found betwixt antique books.
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Thames quilted skirt is redolent of an 18th century petticoat, one worker will have spent at least two days hand quilting the skirt and intricately stitching this hem.
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There are sad endings and new beginnings with unprecedented challlenges ahead. Changes like getting off the fashion calender would be a welcome relief for Sula as a micro business.
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After a life time of collecting cardigans, I decided it was time to take the best features and design the perfect cardigan. They are knitted from the wool of a Peruvian Highland sheep.
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The Rosalita dress was inspired by the Rosa jacket which has roots in Eastern European workwear. I am wearing mine as a spring coat for this fresh weather.
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This dress was inspired by traditional Mexican shapes. The only exception is the neckline, although the traditional huipil blouses did not have a curved neckline.
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When I started to think about ss20, it was actually spring in 2019. After a re-watch of Frida the movie, I became interested in the square shapes and deceptively simple garments worn by Kahlo.
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The shoot was a great success despite the baking sun shining over us, we giggled, ate delicious food and got excited about how great the clothes looked.
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Clean shirt is easy, hard wearing and stylish, made from Japanese washi cloth which is from the pulp of the gampi tree, mitsumata and kozo bush. Made by hand it involves an intricate process.
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The sweep Dress was inspired by Alison’s desire to create the perfect dress. Care, time and intricate work is a the heart of our ethos at sula though not without its difficulties.
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