Showing posts with label independent design. Show all posts
Showing posts with label independent design. Show all posts

Wednesday, 5 November 2014

October


My month in Instas.



October consisted of sewing, it has definitely started to feel like Christmas time with the orders coming in. Thank you to all of my new and returning customers near and far!
I have a new stockist, and my first in England. I have created a bespoke selection of bow ties for Tiger Lily Boutique in Saltaire, Yorkshire. 

Halloween happened. We carved pumpkins and felt festive in the studio.
I am planning my second Christmas Pop Up Shop. This time to represent the Edinburgh Etsy Team. I am really excited about it and will have more announcements to make on that soon. The following image was taken at last years Pop Up at the gorgeous Lucky Liquor

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Saturday, 25 October 2014

Totes Awesome



This week saw the introduction of the carrier bag charge. With all shops now charging for plastic bags, be it for shoes, scarves or snacks, it is vital that we leave the house with a trusty tote or bag for life. 

With that in mind, I've chosen my top 5 totes. 

1. Hexagonal Horses by LALALAND £8


2. Butterfly and Bee Tote by us! Fiona Heather £10


3. Geometry Tote by Hannah Zakari £10


4. Feline Fanatic Tote by Modcloth $19.99


5. Origami Cranes by Zyzanna Illustrates £10





Tuesday, 3 June 2014

Daddy Daddy, if you could only see!



2013 was all about the fellas. We launched our popular bow tie gift sets (I have subsequently lost count of how many I have made!) This led to some serious attention to detail, upping the branding and packaging for all of the menswear products. Sourcing recycled kraft boxes and working with my favourite designer to create easy to follow instructions for our products.

To top it all off we marked the end of an unforgettable year with an amazing Pop Up Shop in the basement of Edinburgh's finest cocktail bar, Lucky Liquor Co. This event was exclusively geared towards dapper gentlemen with a keen eye for design. I was so lucky to be able to bring in work from my favourite local designers and makers.

As a result of all of that happening, we have built up quite the selection of exclusive gifts and picks for the men in your life. Father's Day is just around the corner (June 15th) both Fiona Heather Online and Fiona Heather Etsy has an abundance of exquisite pieces, made to order and some ready to ship.

Treat your old Dad.

All available via the Online shop and Etsy selection.


Thursday, 29 May 2014

His and Hers


With Spring comes change and reflection. I always find it the easiest time to evaluate and to start putting some of my many ideas into action. I have been making some small changes and advances within the collection and I'm so pleased with the progress so far. 

One idea that I have been meaning to "action" is to go back to where it all started and begin offering exclusive, ready to ship pieces alongside the much loved made to order selection. As a designer I just can't resist a pretty fabric and I have built up quite a stock pile of vintage prints. It's definitely time to breathe new life into them. And so, I am proud to present, the most adorable, his and hers matching collection! 




The first run of pieces has been made from delicate Liberty floral cottons. I have produced bow tie and matching pocket square gift sets, for all those dapper lads looking for original accessories. I think these would look gorgeous teamed with a tweed suit. You can expect these to come beautifully packaged in the recycled kraft boxes and with how to tie instructions.


For the ladies, I have made these simple button up tops, to match! Again, cut from Liberty cotton's these camisoles are incredibly versatile. Try teaming them with everyday skinny jeans and elegant maxi skirts. Perfect for the Summer months ahead. 


For those new to the label here is a brief summary of how it kind of started... 
After graduating, I made an incredibly small run of simple shift dresses, from vintage fabrics. They were one of a kind and never to be made again. To my surprise and absolute delight, they began selling faster than I could make them. I was so encouraged by the response that I plucked up the confidence to let the business grow it's wings. 

It's been really great getting back to making one of a kind exclusives. I often wonder where those first dresses have ended up. Now I wonder who will be lucky enough to snap these pieces up. 
I hope you love the results!