Top Stylista http://www.topstylista.com/ Fashion News And Tips en Jamie Nicholson Copyright 2012 2012-05-14T08:30:16+00:00 Go wild this summer with Tribal Bags & Reptile Accessories! http://www.topstylista.com/fashion/comments/go-wild-this-summer-with-tribal-bags-reptile-accessories/2012-05-14/ Tribal bags make for great statement pieces!  Take inspiration from designers such as Burberry and Fendi who featured gorgeous tribal arm candy on their SS12 catwalks.  Animal prints such as zebra and leopard are mixed in with tribal designs to create definite must-haves for summer.  Detailing on these gorgeous bags include beading, patchwork and woven patterns whilst different materials and textures like raffia are fused together to create stylish statement bags for us fashionistas. Reptile accessories are the season’s neutral option for summer providing versatility and style.  Clash different prints or take things to the next level and team with bright vibrant shades or neon hues for a fashion forward look! Tribal Woven Print Shoulder Bag, £17.99 Image courtesy of New Look Tribal Embellished Drawstring Bag, £33.00 Image courtesy of Littlewoods Dali, £75.00 Image courtesy of Dune Minnie, £65.00 Image courtesy of Dune Styling Tips, Trends Tribal bags make for great statement pieces!  Take inspiration from designers such as Burberry and Fendi who featured gorgeous tribal arm candy on their SS12 catwalks.  Animal prints such as zebra and leopard are mixed in with tribal designs to create definite must-haves for summer.  Detailing on these gorgeous bags include beading, patchwork and woven patterns whilst different materials and textures like raffia are fused together to create stylish statement bags for us fashionistas.

Reptile accessories are the season’s neutral option for summer providing versatility and style.  Clash different prints or take things to the next level and team with bright vibrant shades or neon hues for a fashion forward look!

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Tribal Woven Print Shoulder Bag, £17.99
Image courtesy of New Look

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Tribal Embellished Drawstring Bag, £33.00
Image courtesy of Littlewoods

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Dali, £75.00
Image courtesy of Dune

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Minnie, £65.00
Image courtesy of Dune

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]]> 2012-05-14T08:30:16+00:00 Tea Dresses – ditsy prints & styles! http://www.topstylista.com/fashion/comments/tea-dresses-ditsy-prints-styles/2012-05-11/ Spoken about in etiquette books, the tea dress was given its name as it was often worn to afternoon tea and ladies lunches.  An interesting little fashion fact!  Styles are normally brightly coloured and adorn ditsy feminine prints such as florals giving them that vintage-esque look about them. Tea dresses have made a comeback for this season and can be found in a number of online and high street stores.  There is no longer any need to wear tights with them so just team a pair of espadrille wedges or heels and a tanned skinny belt with your chosen design to cinch in your waist– perfect!  You could even style your tea dress with a cute pair of rolled down ankle socks and chunky heeled sandals for a pretty day outfit. I adore the elegance of the tea dress which is probably why they are so popular.  The lovely delicate prints offer the ideal amount of girliness whilst evening designs prove how versatile they can really be. The Tea Dress, £39.00 Image courtesy of Simply Be Ditsy Print Tea Dress, £35.00 Image courtesy of M&Co Styling Tips, Trends Spoken about in etiquette books, the tea dress was given its name as it was often worn to afternoon tea and ladies lunches.  An interesting little fashion fact!  Styles are normally brightly coloured and adorn ditsy feminine prints such as florals giving them that vintage-esque look about them.

Tea dresses have made a comeback for this season and can be found in a number of online and high street stores.  There is no longer any need to wear tights with them so just team a pair of espadrille wedges or heels and a tanned skinny belt with your chosen design to cinch in your waist– perfect!  You could even style your tea dress with a cute pair of rolled down ankle socks and chunky heeled sandals for a pretty day outfit.

I adore the elegance of the tea dress which is probably why they are so popular.  The lovely delicate prints offer the ideal amount of girliness whilst evening designs prove how versatile they can really be.

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The Tea Dress, £39.00
Image courtesy of Simply Be

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Ditsy Print Tea Dress, £35.00
Image courtesy of M&Co

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]]> 2012-05-11T08:30:06+00:00 Weird & Wonderful Wedges for Spring/Summer 2012! http://www.topstylista.com/fashion/comments/weird-wonderful-wedges-for-spring-summer-2012/2012-05-07/ Quirky statement designs will help bring 0colour to day outfits and can easily be worn in the evening too thanks to the range of gorgeous styles.  Adorning a pair of wedges is also a great way of incorporating this season’s trends into your wardrobe as styles can be found in vibrant shades, scarf, paisley and animal prints.  You’ll be fashion savvy in no time! Wedges featuring organic material in their design such as raffia can produce beautiful patterns in all different colours.  Raffia is made from the fibers of the doum palm imported from Corsica and each raffia palm branch is made of nearly 100 leaflets – impressive!  The raffia fiber is soft, pliable, and strong which is why the material is so popular to use these days.  It can be molded into the incredible designs which us fashion lovers see on a range of shoes throughout high street stores.  This makes these wedges perfect for summer and super versatile – they’ll look amazing worn with maxi dresses! Pink Print Julian J Smith Wedges, £55.00 Image courtesy of River Island Yellow Print Julian J Smith Wedges, £55.00 Image courtesy of River Island Scarf Prints Wedges, £40.00 Image courtesy of Next Raffia Wedges, £50.00 Image courtesy of Next Styling Tips, Trends Quirky statement designs will help bring 0colour to day outfits and can easily be worn in the evening too thanks to the range of gorgeous styles.  Adorning a pair of wedges is also a great way of incorporating this season’s trends into your wardrobe as styles can be found in vibrant shades, scarf, paisley and animal prints.  You’ll be fashion savvy in no time!

Wedges featuring organic material in their design such as raffia can produce beautiful patterns in all different colours.  Raffia is made from the fibers of the doum palm imported from Corsica and each raffia palm branch is made of nearly 100 leaflets – impressive!  The raffia fiber is soft, pliable, and strong which is why the material is so popular to use these days.  It can be molded into the incredible designs which us fashion lovers see on a range of shoes throughout high street stores.  This makes these wedges perfect for summer and super versatile – they’ll look amazing worn with maxi dresses!

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Pink Print Julian J Smith Wedges, £55.00
Image courtesy of River Island

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Yellow Print Julian J Smith Wedges, £55.00
Image courtesy of River Island

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Scarf Prints Wedges, £40.00
Image courtesy of Next

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Raffia Wedges, £50.00
Image courtesy of Next

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]]> 2012-05-07T08:30:56+00:00 Sudocrem Skin Care Cream: Spring/Summer make up trends 2012 http://www.topstylista.com/fashion/comments/sudocrem-skin-care-cream-spring-summer-make-up-trends-2012/2012-05-05/ I would like to tell you about some fantastic make-up movies from Sudocrem Skin Care Cream. The videos are available on YouTube (please click the below links) and they are instructional videos about how to get the latest make up looks, for spring/summer 2012. These videos, conducted and instructed by professional make-up artist Eleise Lucraft, give you all the information to get the hottest looks this summer.   Here are the looks covered: • Minimalism and Brush Up Brows • Doll-Like Look • Metallic Eyes & Cheekbones • 3D Make-up & Wine Stained Lips • Feline Eyes   We hope you enjoy them!   Sites We Like, Trends I would like to tell you about some fantastic make-up movies from Sudocrem Skin Care Cream.


The videos are available on YouTube (please click the below links) and they are instructional videos about how to get the latest make up looks, for spring/summer 2012. These videos, conducted and instructed by professional make-up artist Eleise Lucraft, give you all the information to get the hottest looks this summer.

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Here are the looks covered:

• Minimalism and Brush Up Brows

• Doll-Like Look

• Metallic Eyes & Cheekbones

• 3D Make-up & Wine Stained Lips

• Feline Eyes

 

We hope you enjoy them!


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]]> 2012-05-05T00:16:48+00:00 Look Channel Chic with Mono Dressing! http://www.topstylista.com/fashion/comments/look-channel-chic-with-mono-dressing/2012-05-04/ Everyone can pull off this trend plus, as black and white goes with everything, it’s easy to accessorise and looks expensive.  You could even work with clever colouring shading to achieve a sport luxe look which is hot for this season so you’ll be flaunting two trends at once – now that’s clever dressing! Go head-to-toe in monochrome as seen on the catwalk of Emporio Armani for super chic-ness or update the look by adding flashes of bright colour to your outfits like a neon yellow bag.  Swoon!  Rock a pair of shoes and accessories which incorporate both black and white too – stripes, checks and blocks will add the illusion of texture and break up the shades slightly. If you’re going to give monochrome a go then take inspiration from the designer catwalks and remember - it can be super slimming at times! Colour Block Blouse, £28.00 Image courtesy of Simply Be Teardrop Lace Dress, £99.00 Image courtesy of Mint Velvet Camotion, £85.00 Image courtesy of Dune Jupiter, £65.00 Image courtesy of Dune Amalfi, £39.00 Image courtesy of Modalu London Styling Tips, Trends Everyone can pull off this trend plus, as black and white goes with everything, it’s easy to accessorise and looks expensive.  You could even work with clever colouring shading to achieve a sport luxe look which is hot for this season so you’ll be flaunting two trends at once – now that’s clever dressing!

Go head-to-toe in monochrome as seen on the catwalk of Emporio Armani for super chic-ness or update the look by adding flashes of bright colour to your outfits like a neon yellow bag.  Swoon!  Rock a pair of shoes and accessories which incorporate both black and white too – stripes, checks and blocks will add the illusion of texture and break up the shades slightly.

If you’re going to give monochrome a go then take inspiration from the designer catwalks and remember - it can be super slimming at times!

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Colour Block Blouse, £28.00
Image courtesy of Simply Be

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Teardrop Lace Dress, £99.00
Image courtesy of Mint Velvet

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Camotion, £85.00
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Jupiter, £65.00
Image courtesy of Dune

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Amalfi, £39.00
Image courtesy of Modalu London

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]]> 2012-05-04T08:30:20+00:00 Model Charlotte Free Face of Forever 21 ‘Love is Free’ Campaign! http://www.topstylista.com/fashion/comments/model-charlotte-free-face-of-forever-21-love-is-free-campaign/2012-05-01/ Known for her statement and unique pink hair, pout and personal style Charlotte is the face of the company’s Spring/Summer 2012 Campaign, “Love Is Free” which was shot by famed photographer Kenneth Cappello.  The creative images capture the fun, and whimsical spirit of Charlotte in a series of striking poses and fashion-forward looks which are perfect for this season. Trends featured in the campaign images are neon statement pieces, floral pantsuits, Americana-inspired ensembles, and must-have metallic accessories which are all must-haves for SS12.  Keep an eye out for this stylish and affordable collection which will be in stores this May – treat yourself to some fresh pieces to brighten up your summer wardrobe! Hot News, Industry News, Latest Celebrity Fashion, Trends image

Known for her statement and unique pink hair, pout and personal style Charlotte is the face of the company’s Spring/Summer 2012 Campaign, “Love Is Free” which was shot by famed photographer Kenneth Cappello.  The creative images capture the fun, and whimsical spirit of Charlotte in a series of striking poses and fashion-forward looks which are perfect for this season.

Trends featured in the campaign images are neon statement pieces, floral pantsuits, Americana-inspired ensembles, and must-have metallic accessories which are all must-haves for SS12. 

Keep an eye out for this stylish and affordable collection which will be in stores this May – treat yourself to some fresh pieces to brighten up your summer wardrobe!

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]]> 2012-05-01T08:30:36+00:00 How to fuse this season’s trends into your workwear! http://www.topstylista.com/fashion/comments/how-to-fuse-this-seasons-trends-into-your-workwear/2012-04-23/ Summer is the perfect season to experiment with shades, patterns and designs which will be sure to breathe life into your wardrobe once again.  Prints are a key trend at the moment – perfect for standing out from the crowd!  You don’t need to dress head to toe in one style though but instead choose a blouse, skirt or pair of trousers which adorns a stand out design then team with neutral colours to create chic up-to-date work outfits. Play around with different colours too, whether you want to sport a vibrant bold shade or a subtle pastel, as incorporating them into your workwear has never been easier.  Floral designs will also help to bring a lovely dose of femininity into looks too.  Mix and match colours to freshen up outfits!  The pyjama trend may sound a bit out there but this sensual and elegant way of dressing has become a massive hit this season.  Silhouettes are given a more laid back slouchy feel whilst the range of gorgeous materials such as silk and satin brings luxury to the style.  A great work to evening look – the suit just got revamped! Fleurie Print Dress, £65.00 from iStylista.com Penny Paisley Dress, £67.00 from iStylista.com Jade Green Silk Shirt, £170.00 from iStylista.com Pleated Colourblock Skirt, £45.00 from iStylista.com Low Rise Pleated Trousers, £24.99 from iStylista.com Floral Print Cigarette Trouser, £410.00 from iStylista.com Pyjama Satin Trousers, £215.00 from iStylista.com Styling Tips, Trends Summer is the perfect season to experiment with shades, patterns and designs which will be sure to breathe life into your wardrobe once again.  Prints are a key trend at the moment – perfect for standing out from the crowd!  You don’t need to dress head to toe in one style though but instead choose a blouse, skirt or pair of trousers which adorns a stand out design then team with neutral colours to create chic up-to-date work outfits.

Play around with different colours too, whether you want to sport a vibrant bold shade or a subtle pastel, as incorporating them into your workwear has never been easier.  Floral designs will also help to bring a lovely dose of femininity into looks too.  Mix and match colours to freshen up outfits! 

The pyjama trend may sound a bit out there but this sensual and elegant way of dressing has become a massive hit this season.  Silhouettes are given a more laid back slouchy feel whilst the range of gorgeous materials such as silk and satin brings luxury to the style.  A great work to evening look – the suit just got revamped!

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Fleurie Print Dress, £65.00 from iStylista.com

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Penny Paisley Dress, £67.00 from iStylista.com

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Jade Green Silk Shirt, £170.00 from iStylista.com

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Pleated Colourblock Skirt, £45.00 from iStylista.com

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Low Rise Pleated Trousers, £24.99 from iStylista.com

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Floral Print Cigarette Trouser, £410.00 from iStylista.com

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Pyjama Satin Trousers, £215.00 from iStylista.com

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]]> 2012-04-23T08:30:26+00:00 How to dress like actress Kate Beckinsale! http://www.topstylista.com/fashion/comments/how-to-dress-like-actress-kate-beckinsale/2012-04-20/ Kate always seems to look effortlessly chic whatever the occasion whether she’s attending a red carpet event or popping out during the day – it’s so unfair!  She tends to stick to solid and neutral shades but that doesn’t mean she isn’t afraid to fuse a bright pop of colour into her wardrobe choices every now and then. A fan of comfort dressing during the day, Kate is often seen sporting a pair of jeans (skinny, cropped, ripped – she can rock all styles!), a tank top and a cute pair of heels.  She keeps her accessory choices cool and understated with the help of a slouchy beanie hat and a pair of oversized sunglasses.  Kate has also been seen wearing cute cropped jackets during the day as well as long pieces of knitwear like cardigans and jumpers.  Long tunic style tops are worn with leggings and ankle or calf length boots which she dresses up slightly with a scarf as they make ideal accessories whatever the weather! Image courtesy of Featureflash/Shutterstock.com Latest Celebrity Fashion, Styling Tips Kate always seems to look effortlessly chic whatever the occasion whether she’s attending a red carpet event or popping out during the day – it’s so unfair!  She tends to stick to solid and neutral shades but that doesn’t mean she isn’t afraid to fuse a bright pop of colour into her wardrobe choices every now and then.

A fan of comfort dressing during the day, Kate is often seen sporting a pair of jeans (skinny, cropped, ripped – she can rock all styles!), a tank top and a cute pair of heels.  She keeps her accessory choices cool and understated with the help of a slouchy beanie hat and a pair of oversized sunglasses.  Kate has also been seen wearing cute cropped jackets during the day as well as long pieces of knitwear like cardigans and jumpers.  Long tunic style tops are worn with leggings and ankle or calf length boots which she dresses up slightly with a scarf as they make ideal accessories whatever the weather!

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]]> 2012-04-20T08:30:38+00:00 Flatforms – the quirky must-have shoe for summer! http://www.topstylista.com/fashion/comments/flatforms-the-quirky-must-have-shoe-for-summer/2012-04-19/ Flatforms were seen on the catwalks of Michael Kors, Yves Saint Laurent and Donna Karan and have taken the designer and high street stores by storm making this new breed of hybrid shoes must-haves for the summer.  They come in a great range of stylish versatile designs such as sandals and trainers making them edgy yet still wearable.  Who would have thought these shoes would be such a big hit in the fashion world? Choosing the right pair of flatforms can be a little tricky as they have such a chunky bottom half.  If you’re worried they might make your legs look bigger than they are then pick a style with a delicate shoe shape on top such as pumps or sandals.  The platform on designs can vary so whether you want just a little bit of height or to make a statement just be sure you feel comfortable wearing them – this new found tallness may be overwhelming!  Also unless you have long killer legs (unfortunately I don’t…) then stay away from thick, dark, chunky lace-up designs as they can be super unflattering for people with thicker ankles.  Love or hate the flatform but one thing is for sure, they are definitely gaining in popularity and popping up all over designer and high street stores so aren’t going out of fashion anytime soon! Stern Suede Shoes, £208.00 from iStylista.com Coral Reef, £58.00 from Office Image courtesy of Office Nineties, £32.00 from Office Image courtesy of Office Styling Tips, Trends Flatforms were seen on the catwalks of Michael Kors, Yves Saint Laurent and Donna Karan and have taken the designer and high street stores by storm making this new breed of hybrid shoes must-haves for the summer.  They come in a great range of stylish versatile designs such as sandals and trainers making them edgy yet still wearable.  Who would have thought these shoes would be such a big hit in the fashion world?

Choosing the right pair of flatforms can be a little tricky as they have such a chunky bottom half.  If you’re worried they might make your legs look bigger than they are then pick a style with a delicate shoe shape on top such as pumps or sandals.  The platform on designs can vary so whether you want just a little bit of height or to make a statement just be sure you feel comfortable wearing them – this new found tallness may be overwhelming!  Also unless you have long killer legs (unfortunately I don’t…) then stay away from thick, dark, chunky lace-up designs as they can be super unflattering for people with thicker ankles. 

Love or hate the flatform but one thing is for sure, they are definitely gaining in popularity and popping up all over designer and high street stores so aren’t going out of fashion anytime soon!

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Stern Suede Shoes, £208.00 from iStylista.com

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Coral Reef, £58.00 from Office
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Nineties, £32.00 from Office
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]]> 2012-04-19T08:30:19+00:00 World’s leading collection of shoe heritage opens to the public! http://www.topstylista.com/fashion/comments/worlds-leading-collection-of-shoe-heritage-opens-to-the-public/2012-04-18/ Lovers of shoes will be in awe once you cast your eyes on the beautiful and inspiring shoe collection which totals 12,000 pairs dating from 1620 to the present day – now that’s a lot of shoes!  Some of the country’s most respected and best-known brands and designers attended the launch event and some of the industry’s best modern-day talent, including Jeffrey West and Stamp Shoes, was showcased.  The museum’s highlighted pieces include Vivienne Westwood’s Super Elevated Ghillies, the well known style that caused Naomi Campbell’s fall in 1993 (who can forget that?!), the shoes Queen Victoria wore on her wedding day and the stilts in the shape of a pair of Doc Martens made for Elton John to wear in the Pinball Wizard sequence in the film of ‘Tommy, A Rock Opera.’ Westwood Super Elevated Ghillies Queen Victoria Wedding Shoe Elton John ‘Tommy’ Boot Rob Purdie, Executive Director, Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership, which has supported the reopening of the museum and continues to work with the modern-day shoe and leather industries in Northamptonshire, comments: “The Northamptonshire footwear industry is globally unique and home to an unrivalled concentration of the world’s most respected, high end, handmade shoes including Church’s, Cheaney, Barker, John Lobb, Jones and Jeffery West. “In addition, Northamptonshire’s educational, scientific and technical expertise is recognised world-wide and our leather merchants work internationally supplying just the right kind of leather for some of the most demanding global brands. The industry flourishes today, and that’s why we’re celebrating the best of the past alongside leading new initiatives such as the launch of the International Footwear Foundation, which will support ancestral tourists and international visitors to understand the industry in the county as well as provide high quality educational and research facilities for contemporary designers, researchers and students.” Quirky and bizarre footwear is also included in the collection.  A boot made for an elephant, tribal crocodile shoes and examples of ‘concealed shoes’, shoes hidden in old buildings as a good luck ritual, which dates from as far back as the 15th century are all just a snippet as to what this range has to offer. So if you’re ever in Northamptonshire then pop along to the Museum & Art Gallery and gaze upon the weird, crazy and beautiful gathering of shoes! Fashion Designers, Industry News Lovers of shoes will be in awe once you cast your eyes on the beautiful and inspiring shoe collection which totals 12,000 pairs dating from 1620 to the present day – now that’s a lot of shoes!  Some of the country’s most respected and best-known brands and designers attended the launch event and some of the industry’s best modern-day talent, including Jeffrey West and Stamp Shoes, was showcased.  The museum’s highlighted pieces include Vivienne Westwood’s Super Elevated Ghillies, the well known style that caused Naomi Campbell’s fall in 1993 (who can forget that?!), the shoes Queen Victoria wore on her wedding day and the stilts in the shape of a pair of Doc Martens made for Elton John to wear in the Pinball Wizard sequence in the film of ‘Tommy, A Rock Opera.’

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Westwood Super Elevated Ghillies

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Elton John ‘Tommy’ Boot

Rob Purdie, Executive Director, Northamptonshire Enterprise Partnership, which has supported the reopening of the museum and continues to work with the modern-day shoe and leather industries in Northamptonshire, comments:

“The Northamptonshire footwear industry is globally unique and home to an unrivalled concentration of the world’s most respected, high end, handmade shoes including Church’s, Cheaney, Barker, John Lobb, Jones and Jeffery West.

“In addition, Northamptonshire’s educational, scientific and technical expertise is recognised world-wide and our leather merchants work internationally supplying just the right kind of leather for some of the most demanding global brands. The industry flourishes today, and that’s why we’re celebrating the best of the past alongside leading new initiatives such as the launch of the International Footwear Foundation, which will support ancestral tourists and international visitors to understand the industry in the county as well as provide high quality educational and research facilities for contemporary designers, researchers and students.”

Quirky and bizarre footwear is also included in the collection.  A boot made for an elephant, tribal crocodile shoes and examples of ‘concealed shoes’, shoes hidden in old buildings as a good luck ritual, which dates from as far back as the 15th century are all just a snippet as to what this range has to offer.

So if you’re ever in Northamptonshire then pop along to the Museum & Art Gallery and gaze upon the weird, crazy and beautiful gathering of shoes!

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