The Marketplace
The Marketplace will showcase some of the best original design from Scottish fashion including well known brands as well as up and coming designer names. A unique shopping opportunity in the heart of Edinburgh, The Marketplace provides exclusive access to exciting fashions and accessories as well as offering visitors the chance to meet the designers and talk about their work.
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Alan Gallacher
Contact: Alan Gallacherwww.alangallacher.com
Tel: +44 (0) 141 357 5069
Award winning Alan Gallacher launched the alangallacher accessories label in '94; a collection of specially hand crafted scarves in cashmere and lambswool, using a unique finishing process which remains a signature of the label. To date, the alangallacher label is stocked in over 70 of the world's finest boutiques and department stores in 11 different countries.
Cameron Taylor
Contact: Lisa Taylorwww.cameron-taylor.com
Tel: 0131 556 1636
A contemporary luxury cashmere collection influenced by "cool" sixties mod styling. The collection is a harmonious combination of innovative design and the traditional skills of Scottish manufacturing bringing a new meaning to "classic cashmere". Unusual accessories trim the collection -oversized wooden and mother of pearl buttons and horn toggles.
ERIBÉ Knitwear Design
Contact: Rosemary Eribéwww.eribe.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1896 755540
Our luxury 3-ply cashmere garments and accessories from our 'vintage glamour' collection are inspired by the icons of the 1940s. We are also showcasing our unique range of organic knitwear. Untreated, undyed and with zero production miles. These garments are typically Scottish, yet modern and contemporary. We are celebrating 20 years in business.
FERGUSON
Contact: Claire Fergusonwww.fergusonknitwear.co.uk
Tel: + 44 (0) 7747 792617
An innovative collection of women's luxury accessories, specialising in cashmere and lambswool with an emphasis on shape and structure.
Hillary Rohde Cashmere
Contact: Fiona Davidsonwww.hillaryrohde.com
Tel: +44 (0) 131 225 3948
For more than 30 years, the Hillary Rohde label has been synonymous with the finest hand-knitted cashmere from Scotland. Our Autumn-Winter 2006 collection presents a range of beautifully structured garments from delicate 1-ply gossamer knits to sumptuous 6 and 9-ply chunky knits. Using a range of defined stitch textures combined with a bold and vibrant colour palette, these pieces are truly timeless classics for any contemporary wardrobe.
I By Lynn Mackie
Contact: Lynn Mackiewww.icollection.co.uk
Tel: + 44 (0) 20 7602 9097 or + 44 (0) 7976 721538
High fashion womenswear without the high fashion price tag. Worn by many celebs and singers, I By Lynn Mackie is sexy without being tarty. Wardrobe building pieces worn by 20 year olds and their mothers.
INTO Knitted Textile Design
Contact: Lorraine LintonTel: + 44 (0) 131 467 0744
INTO produces a collection of individually knitted lifestyle accessories, infusing lucid patterns with elaborate decorative elements. The addition of organic embellishments grown from manipulative felting techniques help create eccentric egg cosies, woolly jewellery and irregular scarves. The result is a unique light-hearted creation exploring unusual knitted applications.
isabelleRANDALL
Contact: Isabelle Randallwww.isabellerandall.com
Tel: + 44 (0) 7739 399261
Mademoiselle Spring/Summer 06: My collection is inspired by the conceptual artist Yves Kleins' choice of colours and the love story in Roman Holiday. I have used a contrast of raw and polished silks in indigo, sky blue, sand, champagne and gold. Mademoiselle is all about commanding your style with ease.
Isobel Mowat
Contact: Erinwww.isobelmowat.co.uk
Tel: + 44 (0) 7950 495187
The collection manipulates luxury wool yarns with chiffon and silk to create accessories and garments with a soft, sculptured feel and lots of hand detailing.
Jilli Blackwood
Contact: Jilli Blackwoodwww.jilliblackwood.com
Tel: + 44 (0) 141 334 6180
Internationally renowned textile artist, Jilli Blackwood will be showing for the first time in Scotland her exclusive 'art to wear' collection. Jilli currently sells in New York City, Tokyo and Los Angeles.
Joey D
www.joey-d.co.ukTel: + 44 (0) 131 557 6672
Joey D is a flamboyant Edinburgh based post-modern designer whose work ranges from punk to funky retro. His outrageous outfits have been worn by stars as diverse as Elton John to KT Tunstall. He is known for his deconstructed Harris Tweed jackets and recycled handbags, guerrilla chic bullet belts and the original kinky boots.
Kirsteen Stewart
Contact: Kirsteen Stewartwww.kirsteenstewart.com
Tel: + 44 (0) 1856 875411 or + 44 (0) 7734 432097
The Kirsteen Stewart collection has a strong illustrative element. She screen-prints each of her designs on the finest natural fabrics - mousseline de soie and pure silk and cotton jerseys. Serene prints in simple but sensual shapes, Kirsteen's latest collection takes inspiration from the sketches of Leonardo Da Vinci and children's books from the 50s.
Sally-Ann Provan Millinery
Contact: Sally-Ann Provanwww.sallyannprovan.co.uk
Tel: + 44 (0) 131 554 8226
A showcase of bespoke theatrical costumes and edgy accessories The collection is heavily influenced by dress in the latter part of the 18th century and the rapidly changing silhouette. Traditional techniques in jewellery, millinery and period corsetry have been deconstructed and combined to create elegant shapes and sumptuous textures.
Shirley Pinder
Contact: Shirley Pinderwww.shirleypinder.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0) 1896 820120
An eclectic range of beautiful scarves, wraps and throws. The collection draws inspiration from both antique beauty and modern urban living. Shirley Pinder lives and designs at her studio in the Scottish Borders. All her fabrics are woven locally to the highest standards in cashmere, merino wool and silk.
SOOC
Contact: Susie Garforthwww.sooc.co.uk
Tel: + 44 (0) 131 466 7642 or + 44 (0) 7810 394942
SOOC designs a range of unique and one-off womenswear and accessories with an emphasis on strong silhouette and surface embellishment. As well as designing small collections, SOOC produces garments as ‘art pieces’ and takes on commissions for made-to- measure clothing.
The Marketplace will also be open exclusively to ticket holders to the Vivienne Westwood and Jonathan Saunders shows from 8pm until the shows start.
To help us ensure that everyone attending the Edinburgh International Fashion Festival is able to participate fully please advise the organisers of any requirements you may have that relate to accessibility, visual or hearing impairment or any other disability. You can do this by contacting Amanda White at Vantage Events on 01750 505261, by e-mailing info@vantageevents.co.uk or by writing to Vantage Events Ltd, Units 201 – 202 Ettrick Riverside, Dunsdale Road, Selkirk, TD7 5EB
