Time 4 Me, February 2010 21
shopping
designs
FORlife
Desperate to inject alittle quirky glamour
to your home and wardrobe? NATALIE LI
turns to some hot South London designers
for inspiration
Conceived by freelance graphicand textileCup of Sea
designer Virginia Armstrong, heroriginalOSAY we endured ableak and
designsfeatureonhomewares,bagsandmiserable winter is an understatement,
screenprints using vintage fabrics, plus there’sbut discovering Leese Johnstone’s
even kids aprons and T-shirts.jewellerycollection offers more than a
Based at her stunning 1960s home inTray of sunshine.
Dulwich where she lives with her husbandandThe part-time Crystal Palace based jewellery
two children, Virginia imagines up all kinds ofdesigner creates bold, cheerful laser cutacrylic
newproductsthenhand-prints them ontopieces includes necklaces, rings, earring and
natural linen or cotton using water-based dyesbroochesaswell as unusualchunky
–it’sall inspired by ceramics,books andknuckleduster rings.
vintage textiles she has collected over theSome of heraccessories are perfectgifts for
years.friends, but even better for injecting some
● Siesta Cushion, £26spring cheerinto your own wardrobe.
● Folkdance/hearts Cushion, £22Describing herself as a“lifelong crafter” and
● Bird Cushion, £22“doodlebug”, theself-taught artist’s work can
be seen in pop-up shops over the course of ◗ Stockists includeParma Violet,1Zenoria
the year. Street,DulwichSE228HP and Whippet, 71
Highlights from the collection include: BedfordHill, Balham SW12 9HA. Visit
● Pansy flower necklace on vintage www.roddyandginger.co.uk to view the
gold chain, £20 latest ranges in the online shop.
● Spring candy, blue daisiesacrylic,£2.50 LauraLaura
● Sunshine and Clouds acrylic ring, £5 LauraLaura T-shirt, £48
If it’s astatement you’re looking to make,◗ For more jewelleryatCup Of Sea visit
thenwearing it proudly on your knitwear Garudio Studiagewww.cupofsea.bigcartel.com or
is seemingly the trend for one South What better way to start abusiness than gathertwitter.com/cupofsea.
London designer. yourgroup of friendsand classmates together?
Launching her stall in Greenwich last year, That’s exactly what Peckham-based creativeRoddy &Ginger
former graphic design student LauraHearn has collective Garudio Studiage decided when theyTake snippets for your home from this
captured the attentions of fashion magazines set up shop in 2003.quirky and characteristic vintage-inspired
and fashionistas across London. Made up of Chris Ratcliffe,Laura Cave, Annahomeware range.
Her charming, original garments display Walshand Hannah Havana,the foursome has
embroideredstatements including “I Should dreamt up aquirky and original range ofCup Of Sea
Coco!” and “I am aSecret”. Taking vintage accessories, clothes, furnishings and prints.pansy
cashmere andsoft angora knits, she reworks Eachwiththeir own specialism, fromnecklace,
them with playful details such as blanket- graphic design through to jewellerydesign, the£20
stitched edging and frilled collars. gang have worked on all kinds of exhibitions
Her accessories include fabric bangles and and events,not to mentionprops,displays
adorable earrings made from oddbuttons. and products.
● Good As Gold T-shirt, £48 Collaboratingasone mighty forcetheir
● IamaSecretjumper, £48 designsare nowstocked worldwide.
● IShould Coco short-sleeve top, £48 Favourites items include:
● Chris Ratcliffe’s Flat Pets, arange of hand
◗ LauraLauracan be found at Greenwich screen-printed cardboardcut-outsofthe
Market on Sundays. Her jewellery is cutest possible pets
stocked at Red Door, 10 Turnpin Lane, ● Peckham palm tree T-shirts, £18
Greenwich SE10 9JA. Prices vary. ● Peckham Palm Tree Tote Bags, £9.
Visit www.lauralaura.net to order her ◗ Visit www.garudiostudiage.com or call
latest designs. 0207 35 88 500.
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