News
August 2010
London Fashion Week
Sally is working on her new Spring Summer 2011 collection, collaborating with talented womenswear designer Sara Shimasue. Sally will be showing her hats and accessories, and Sara her garments, together at a joint catwalk show and exhibition at London Fashion Week in September. Any press or buyers who would like tickets please contact Sally
Scotland on Sunday
Sally and her work were featured in a half page profile for The Scotland on Sunday - Spectrum magazine on 15th August.
New Collections available now
The new Couture Collection for A/W 2010 ‘Kaleidoscope’, and the new interseasonal ‘In The Limelight’ collection are now available through the online boutique. Photos of the new ‘In The Limelight’ collection can also be seen in gallery one - photos are by Alistair Clark, hair and make-up by Sarah Vieira Da Cruz and all modelled by Gracie Page. Clothing by Bastyan at House of Fraser, location courtesy of Arts & Theatres Trust Fife.
‘Hat–a-tat–tat’
Sally is delighted to be featured in a new book just published called ‘A Girls’ Guide to Vintage’ by fashion writer and stylist Lynne McCrossan.
June 2010
Sally had a very successful show at the Contemporary Craft Fair at Bovey Tracey in Devon, many thanks to all who came.
Sally is now on Facebook, where you can join her to hear the latest news.
May 2010
One of Sally’s Hepburn Cameo hats was selected by fashion writer and stylist Lynne McCrossan author of ‘A Girls’ Guide to Vintage’ www.lynnemccrossan.com and was worn by the multi-talented Lou Hickey from Velvet Codeine Clubon STV’s ‘The Hour’.
Sally has been selected to exhibit at The Contemporary Craft Fair - Bovey Tracey in Devon from the 11th - 13th June 2010.
April 2010
From the end of April onwards, a selection of Sally's work will available through:
March 2010
Dressed to Kilt - New York
Sally is delighted to have been invited to create two exciting new headpieces for the 'Dressed To Kilt' Fashion Show hosted by Sir Sean Connery in New York on April 5th. They will modelled on the catwalk by some of America's and Scotland's top celebrities, actors, models and sportspeople in aid of charity.
Coveted Magazine
One of Sally's hats is featured in the current issue (4) of The Coveted magazine in the 'Shop Scottish' feature. The issue can be viewed here.
The Gin Palace Collective - Glasgow
Sally is looking forward to exhibiting at the second Gin Palace Collective event - "Details To Follow" which will be held in Glasgow at 12-16 Frederick Street, from the 9th - 11th April. The event aims to showcase the most innovative yet functional design that Scotland has to offer and provides an opportunity to meet and buy direct from the makers. To be invited to the guests only private viewing evening event sponsored by Caorunn Gin on the 9th April - please contact Sally.
February 2010
Head Over Heels Exhibition
Sally will be exhibiting in the 'Head Over Heels' exhibition at New Brewery Arts in Cirencester from the 6th March - 18th April 2010 and you can meet her during her four day residency there from Monday March 29th until Thursday 1st April where she will be working on some new pieces.
Fashion Mavericks at London Fashion Week
Sally's catwalk show and exhibition at London Fashion Week was a great success and she would like to thank everyone who supported her and came to the show. Here are a few backstage and catwalk shots of the new A/W 2010 collection 'Kaleidoscope'.
November 2009
Gin Palace exhibition
Sally is a member of the The Gin Palace Design Collective, and is showing at their one-day pop-up exhibition 'The Shape of Things to Come' on Saturday 28th November at 54 Miller Street, Glasgow. This is an invitation only event, if you wish to be invited please contact Sally.
Last order dates for Christmas
The latest order date for Christmas delivery has been reviewed - bespoke orders, and orders through the Boutique to be delivered in time for Christmas can now be placed up to and including 7th December.
Bid for the Poppies Trilby - all proceeds to charity
The 'Poppies Trilby'
Sally created one of her trademark trilbies for the Charity Couture Fashion Show, which was held in Edinburgh earlier this month. The 'Poppies Trilby' is handblocked from luxurious peachbloom felt and trimmed with handmade red 'silk' poppies and is for sale by sealed bid with the full proceeds being donated to Poppyscotland, which is a registered charity supporting veterans and their dependants in Scotland, and St. Columba's Hospice, who improve the quality of life for people with progressive, far advanced disease and to provide support for their families.
If you are interested in bidding for the 'Poppies Trilby' it is now on display at the Drumsheugh Place branch of St Columba's Hospice. Telephone 0131 220 0802 with your name, address, telephone number and bid amount - the highest bid wins the hat and makes a valuable contribution to two very worthwhile causes.
October 2009
Sally is delighted to announce that The Millinery Boutique is now open!
A selection of Sally's distinctive hats, headpieces and accessories from her diffusion collection and selected couture pieces are available to order directly online. Each piece is individually made to order and is available in a choice of colours.
A selection of Sally's new bridal pieces are currently featured at Chic City Bride in the Latest Features section and also in Editor's Picks. The fabulous photos were taken by photographer Ewan Arkieson with hair and make-up by Jak Morgan.
September 2009
Sally has just completed work on the hats and headpieces for Scottish Opera's beautiful production of 'The Elixir Of Love'.
Sally is delighted to have been invited back to Edinburgh College of Art to teach Fashion Design and Accessories, and is looking forward to being back.
August 2009
The Autumn / Winter Collection, 'Spirit', is now available and can be seen in the New Collection gallery.
Each style is made to order from a choice of colours and fabrics. Contact Sally for further details or to place an order.
July 2009
One of Sally's hats was featured in the gorgeous 'Snow White' photo fashion feature in the July / August issue of 'Brides' magazine.
'Brides' 'Snow White', July/August 2009 |
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 Photo - Oliver Pilcher Styling - Bryony Toogood |
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Selected Recent Exhibitions
- 2009
- The Gin Palace Collective exhibition - The Shape of Things to Come
- The Scottish Wedding Show - Ingliston, Edinburgh
- 2008
- Origin - The London Craft Fair at Somerset House.
- 2007
- ‘3DinBURGH’ showcased selected innovative Edinburgh design companies during the Six Cities Design Festival.