After months of hard work Sally has crossed the Atlantic to exhibit her work at the Philadelphia Museum of Art's prestigious annual Craft Show. She joins 24 other Scottish designers who were selected by Craft Scotland to represent Scotland as this year's guest country for the show. Sally has taken this fabulous opportunity to create some new pieces to be seen for the first time at this event along with her new collections of handbags and purses available in beautiful hand selected leathers and Harris Tweed.
Many thanks to everyone who came to The Comtemporary Craft Fair at Bovey Tracey and made it such a success (inspite of the rain!). It was lovely to meet up with some of my clients again, to meet new ones, and to spend time with some fellow makers from across the UK.
As one of the lead artists working with children and young people on the Developing Global Citizens Project with Learning Teaching Scotland, Sally has been invited to a reception and exhibition at the Scottish Parliament to celebrate it's success.
Sally has created some new hats for Scottish Opera's highly acclaimed production of 'Rigoletto' (production design by Jon Morrell), which will be touring Scotland during May and June.
One of Sally's hats was modelled by Jennifer Wayne (songwriter and artist with Stealing Angels, and granddaughter of film legend John Wayne) at the 'Dressed To Kilt' Fashion Show earlier this month in New York, hosted by Sir Sean Connery.
Sally is delighted to announce that she has been selected to exhibit at the prestigious Philadelphia Museum of Art - Craft Show in November of this year.
Two of Sally's hats are featured in 'Darling Buds' fashion feature in the May/June edition of 'Ion – Glasgow' magazine.
Sally has been selected once again to exhibit at The Contemporary Craft Fair at Bovey Tracey in Devon in June this year.
Sally has been asked to create some new pieces for the 'Dressed To Kilt' Fashion Show on 5th April in New York, hosted by Sir Sean Connery.
Sally is delighted to be showing some of her hats at the 'In The Company of Wolves' multi-media Fashion show at The Sub Club in Glasgow on Wednesday 10th November, with some of Scotland's top independent designers. Tickets are £10 with all profits going to Glasgow Women's' Aid.
Sally is delighted to announce that from early November her work will be available to buy through the following outlets –
- www.madebyhandonline.com is a new online retail store (launching early November) dedicated to supporting British Contemporary Craft and they have selected some of the U.K's top designer /makers to showcase and sell their work through this new site. This is a great opportunity to buy beautifully designed and crafted pieces from independent designers.
- www.artistspringboard.com is a site promoting independent Fashion and Accessory designers and their online boutique provides a fresh hub of emerging designer brands and a creative unique shopping experience. Sally is currently featured in a large piece on their blog.
Sally has just completed work on the hats and headwear for Scottish Opera's beautiful new production of 'The Marriage of Figaro' which tours across Scotland during November. Directed by the internationally renowned baritone Sir Thomas Allen, and designed by Simon Higlett - a designer of excellent international acclaim.
Catwalk show and exhibition 17th and 18th September. Strand Palace Hotel, London
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
Sally and her work were featured in a half page profile for The Scotland on Sunday - Spectrum magazine on 15th August.
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.
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.
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.
One of Sally’s Hepburn Cameo hats was selected by fashion writer and stylist Lynne McCrossan author of ‘A Girls’ Guide to Vintage’ 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.
From the end of April onwards, a selection of Sally's work will available through:
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.
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.
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'.
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