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September 2015

On Your Marks.

September 2015 will see the timely return of Borders based knitwear designer Frances Teckkham.

Teckkam graduated from Kingston University in 1976 with a BA Hon’s in Fashion and Textile design. Since then Teckkam has worked as a knitwear, accessories and graphic designer in the Scottish Textile Industry for various companies including Johnstons of Elgin, Lyle and Scott, Mackintosh, Beggs of Ayr, Hawick Cashmere and Claridge Mills. Teckkam has also worked developing British-made products for several international designers including Michael Kors and Hedi Slimane/Dior.

“Since my introduction to knitting, as a student, I have enjoyed the transformation that comes from knitting yarns into fabrics and garments and the infinite variations that can be created with yarns, colours, structure and pattern” states Teckkam.

James Donald, co-owner of Concrete Wardrobe added “With the onset of the cooler weather it’s great to get Teckkam’s work in store and with her on trend combinations of colour and texture her pieces are sure to cheer up an autumn outfit ”

Teckkam likes to experiment with the effect of colour of pattern and pattern in colour. Influenced by the historical use of patterns from around the world to decorate everyday objects. Teckkam also draws inspiration from a wide range of sources such as: traditional Fair Isle and Nordic knitting; colours and patterns from Moorish ceramics and interior decoration; and many other areas of the decorative arts. 

Ultimately Teckkam likes to create things that are individual, beautiful and usable and we at concrete Wardrobe could not be happier that she does.

Concrete Wardrobe is from Monday to Friday 11am to 7pm, Saturday 11am to 6pm and Sunday 12 - 5pm.

Concrete Wardrobe 50a Broughton Street, Edinburgh EH1 3SA 

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October 2014

A Duo of Distinctive Styles in the Mix

This November, Concrete Wardrobe welcomes the return of the popular Edinburgh-based textile designer/makers, PickOne and Tessuti, who will bring their distinctive styles together as joint Maker of the Month.

James Donald of PickOne and Fiona McIntosh of Tessuti will each be exhibiting the latest additions to their growing collections of covetable and highly wearable hand woven and printed textiles, plus distinctive accessories for the home.

Work by Tessuti this November will include silk and cashmere scarves, cashmere ponchos and earthenware cups.  Taking inspiration from the colours and imagery of mid century design, McIntosh creates her textile pieces by hand dying and then silk-screen printing the silk using the ‘discharge’ method, which enables her to create beautiful colour combinations whilst retaining the original soft handle of the fabric. 

PickOne will be showcasing a new range of woven ties and scarves in seasonal, on-trend colour ways.  The collection is hand woven using a mixture of lambswool, linen, dip-dyed silk, and mercerised cotton.  The pieces have double cloth weave structures, designed and manufactured from PickOne’s Leith-based studio, on a 32 shaft computerised loom.  Each piece is woven to a generous length before being hand finished, washed, air dried and partially pressed, to give each item its distinctive look and feel.

Speaking of the upcoming joint exhibition, James Donald commented, “Fiona and I are very excited about showcasing our work together again at Concrete Wardrobe this November.  As co-founders of the shop, the event has a special significance for us.”

Tessuti and PickOne will be on display at Concrete Wardrobe from 1^st to 30^th November 2014.

Concrete Wardrobe is open Monday to Saturday 11am to 7pm. (Sunday 12 - 5pm.)

Concrete Wardrobe 50a Broughton Street, Edinburgh EH1 3SA

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PR: Jenni Douglas. Co-Owners: James Donald & Fiona McIntosh.

New in this week are a range of scarves and jewellery by Glasgow based Olive Pearson. Her scarves are available as either a long cowl style, or as a generous length. Pearson's designs are classic and subtle. Applying unisex colour combinations and a soft, luxurious handle, Pearson mixes the best of cashmere with merino wool, to create these ever so wearable pieces.

Olive Pearson's jewellery range includes these gorgeous 'It's a Wrap' brooches, and a range of leather bracelets.

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September 2013

November Wrapped Up

This November, the textile delights of two established Edinburgh based designer makers are on show at Concrete Wardrobe, for a joint Maker of the Month exhibition.

Fiona McIntosh, a.k.a. Tessuti, and James Donald, a.k.a. PickOne are exhibiting their most recent wearable pieces, just in time for a seasonal wardrobe update.

Tessuti is exhibiting a selection of silk scarves, silk by the metre, and a limited collection of ceramic mugs. Her pieces are created by hand dying and then silk-screen printing the silk using the ‘discharge’ method. This method enables her to create beautiful colour ways whilst retaining the original soft handle of the fabric. The ceramic mug range reflects her house style in a new medium.

PickOne is showcasing a range of woven scarves in various sizes, with colours inspired by forthcoming fashion colour trends.  The 2013/14 collection is hand woven using a mixture of lambswool, linen, dip-dyed silk linen,  and various fine cottons. The pieces incorporate double cloth weave structures, designed and manufactured from PickOne’s Leith based studio, on a 32 shaft computerised loom. Each piece is woven to a generous length before being hand finished, washed, air dried and partially pressed, to give each item its distinctive look and feel. PickOne will also be launching their latest range of highball glasses, which have been designed on an iPhone from original hand drawn images and hand etched in Dundee.

Of their exhibition at Concrete Wardrobe, Fiona McIntosh commented, “It’s always special to exhibit at Concrete Wardrobe, as James (Donald) and I founded the shop over ten years ago. Our practices have developed with the shop, bridging textiles and home wares to create a broad range of work in our two distinctive styles.”

James Donald, co-owner of Concrete Wardrobe added, “Concrete Wardrobe customers enjoy the fact that they know exactly where their purchases are made, and by whom. They can even come into the shop and meet the maker.” 

Tessuti and PickOne will be available in the shop for questions and chat, on Saturday 2^nd November 2013 between 12-2pm.

Tessuti and PickOne will be on display at Concrete Wardrobe from 1^st to 30^th November 2013.

Concrete Wardrobe is open Monday to Saturday 11am to 7pm. (Sunday 12 - 5pm.)

Concrete Wardrobe 50a Broughton Street, Edinburgh EH1 3SA

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PR: Katherine Emtage. Co-Owners: James Donald & Fiona McIntosh.

Here at Concrete Wardrobe we are very pleased to tell you know about our latest textile based arrival from Aberdeen based designer Helen Ruth.

These hand drawn digitally printed pieces have a fantastic sense of fun and jollity about them with there vibrant and clashing colours!

These pieces will surely liven up any festive out fit that you have in mind as the party season approaches!

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Woven Wears

November sees the return of Tessuti and Pickone as Concrete Wardrobe’s joint Makers of the Month. As Co-owners of Edinburgh’s finest independent gift and lifestyle shop, James Donald and Fiona McIntosh are exhibiting their newest and most exciting work to date.

Fiona McIntosh, the brains behind Tessuti, continues to be inspired by the imagery and designs of the 1950’s and 60’s. Her range of fashion accessories includes silk, lambswool and cashmere scarves, wraps, hand-warmers and neckties. This month she launches a new range of ceramic tablewares, reflecting her house style in a new medium.

Inspiration for James Donald’s work at Pickone comes from Scottish land and seascapes. He has produced three new lines of large double cloth scarves with names that are evocative of recent trips to the Outer Hebrides – Hebridean Sunset, Hebridean Gold and Hebridean Light. Double cloth is the process of weaving two cloths together interchanging the warp and the weft, revealing blocks of colour that alter across the cloth. His techniques create complex patterns and surface textures.

Tessuti has seen a busy year in 2012, with exhibitions in New York, London and Manchester. Next year McIntosh also plans to exhibit in Paris. Of her exhibition at Concrete Wardrobe, she comments, “it’s always special exhibiting at Concrete Wardrobe, it’s like bringing my work home.”

Pickone is also exhibiting digitally printed silk scarves and hand etched whisky glasses at his Maker of the Month showcase. These pieces have been designed using iPhone ‘app’ technology, with patterns based on the same imagery as the woven pieces. The result is a rich, full and diverse range of work that also references the repetitive nature of traditional Shetland knitting patterns.

The Tessuti and Pickone collections will be on sale at Concrete Wardrobe from 1^st to 30^th November 2012.

Concrete Wardrobe is open Monday to Saturday 11am to 7pm. (Sunday 12 - 5pm.)

Concrete Wardrobe 50a Broughton Street, Edinburgh EH1 3SA

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PR: Katherine Emtage. Co-Owners: James Donald & Fiona McIntosh