21/06/2011

Just a quick note to let you all know that the latest collections of magazines have just arrived!
They include the 250th Special Edition of Ceramic Review with features on Tessa Eastman, Fenella Elms and Scottish based Lotte Glob.
We also have taken delivery of the July edition of Icon, the main magazine for all things on International Design, Architecture and Culture.






Please share this e-flyer with all interested parties, James Donald and Fiona McIntosh the co owners of Concrete Wardrobe have BRAND NEW WORK featured in this pop up event in St. Andrews organised by the Fab Fife Contemporary Art and Craft folk. 

15/06/2011

There is still 30% off selected Katherine Emtage handbags at Concrete Wardrobe. Bow Clutches are down from £65 to £45.50. Maya bags are down to £98 from £140, and the Carnaby bags are down from £153 to £107.10. New designs in new tweed colourways will be arriving next week. Exciting!

14/06/2011

New stock arriving in the next day or so by the fantastic Edinburgh based Cosima Sempill. 


We love these quirky, fun and functional pieces brought to us by Cosima through her ceramics business Kitty and Dude.


Be quick as her jugs don't tend to hang around too long!






Some additional images from our features Maker of the Month - Lesley Thornton from her Crimson Textile Design company in Clackmannanshire


These pieces are proving to be very popular indeed with the fashionistas on Broughton St.


Lesley's work can be seen in Concrete Wardrobe till the end of June 2011, but hurry because as we say ... snooze and you loose!
   







12/06/2011

Another fantastic new image from the greeting card collection of PickOne textile designer and co-owner of Concrete Wardrobe James Donald. 


These cards have been left blank for your own personal message. 


This image and others being added to his growing card collections have been made using his own photography and manipulated through various i - phone app technologies to give you the customer a unique image which, presently is exclusive to Concrete Wardrobe.  

08/06/2011


We at Concrete Wardrobe are really pleased to take delivery of new range greeting cards by weave designer James Donald, who also happens to be one of the co-owners of Concrete Wardrobe, some of which are seen here.



These images are all based on drawings and marks made in the the Uists and Shetland with mixed media techniques on site. These images were then put through several apps using i-phone technology to manipulate the images, before being printed and mounted on quality card.


The cards are sold individually and in packs of 4, each being sold with a colour co ordinated envelope and left blank for your own message.


James has also released a range of cards featuring his well received hand drawn buttons, all of which are exclusive to Concrete Wardrobe. 










07/06/2011

We have just taken delivery of these fantastic hand crafted pieces by Edinburgh based Borkowski Jewellery.

These masculine cufflinks and neck pieces look fantastic and we think many discerning customers will love them ... We do!

As well as these new ( and exciting!!! ) pieces we have many more fantastic pieces by Scottish based and trained designer makers for you and your friends to come and look at as well as purchase for that special occasion and with Fathers day fast approaching, the Borkowski pieces would look great on your Dad!






05/06/2011

June 2011 Maker of the Month at Concrete Wardrobe - Crimson Textile Design

Fred MacAulay 
Look who has been seen wearing one of Lauren Crawford's hand woven scarfs. Scotlands very own Fred MacAulay. 


Lauren Crawford an ex Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art weave student has been going  places since she graduated a few years back and we currently stock these scarves as well as her hand woven garters which would complete any brides wedding day out fit. 

01/06/2011

New stock fresh in today from Donna Wilson. Scottish born Donna creates quirky knitted creatures and home wares. We have just taken delivery of her delectable doilly cut felted coasters in vibrant and acid tones. They're also the perfect gift to post to a friend as they weigh next to nothing and come in their own box. £12.65 for a set of 4.