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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 

ENDS

PR and Co-Owners: James Donald & Fiona McIntosh.

November already! How did that happen I hear you say ... well if I knew I would bottle it and sell it in Concrete Wardrobe!

As well as the onset of a drop in temperture in November as we move through the year, we have also taken delivery of Fiona McIntosh's, who also happens to be one of the co-owners of Concrete Wardrobe, fantastic bright and colourful silk screen printed fabrics. Each piece  have been hand printed in her Edinburgh based studio, details enclosed and have been printed on various qualities of fabric including a warm to the touch soft knitted fabric.

These pieces will be available to purchase from us here at Concrerte Wardrobe through the month of November and beyond!

As well as these pieces Fiona has also produced a collection of limited edition ceramics pieces and a couple of one off pieces including an AMAZING trench coat all using Fiona's wonderful 50's inspired hand printed fabrics!

These pieces will be a very welcome colourful editions to wardrobes up and down the country!

 

I'm currently lusting after this new hotty in the shop! 
Made in the UK by Seven Gauge Studios in super soft wool. It comes in a range of colours and funky striped patterns. Perfect for snuggling on the sofa with.