Louise Black's Victorian Beauties for Shrimpton Couture
My favourite vintage shop, Shrimpton Couture, has embarked on an exciting venture and enlisted the talents of a handful of carefully chosen independent accessories designers to create one-of-a-kind capsule collections for the boutique. Each is known for using special vintage materials that befit their own unique style and their creations are the perfect complement to the outstanding collection of vintage and reworked clothing that Shrimpton Couture offers.
The latest set of adornments comes courtesy of Louise Black whose richly detailed Victorian pieces favour delicate vintage laces and fringe and exquisite beadwork. The story goes that Courtney Love - a client of both Louise and Shrimpton Couture - suggested the two collaborate!
How I missed posting on the recent collection from The Glamourai I have no idea because I was completely smitten at first glance. It was influenced by the Sofia Coppola film Marie Antoinette and certainly captured the decadent, feminine styling at its best. My favourite piece went before it was even in the shop due to a frenzied reaction to a preview, so it's now with a lucky owner but I'm going to show it anyway:
The latest set of adornments comes courtesy of Louise Black whose richly detailed Victorian pieces favour delicate vintage laces and fringe and exquisite beadwork. The story goes that Courtney Love - a client of both Louise and Shrimpton Couture - suggested the two collaborate!
How I missed posting on the recent collection from The Glamourai I have no idea because I was completely smitten at first glance. It was influenced by the Sofia Coppola film Marie Antoinette and certainly captured the decadent, feminine styling at its best. My favourite piece went before it was even in the shop due to a frenzied reaction to a preview, so it's now with a lucky owner but I'm going to show it anyway:
However, somehow this piece is still available and is equally as luscious:
And a little something for the wrist, perhaps?
Modelled by The Glamourai herself along with another stunning
neckpiece that got snapped up immediately
Watch the Shrimpton Couture boutique for two more mouthwatering jewelry collections arriving soon. And fashion fans won't want to miss the Shrimpton Couture interview for Herald de Paris in which Norma Kamali answers questions from twitterers (tweeters? I'm not sure) including one from Yours Truly about the future of vintage. You can read the article here
Modelled by The Glamourai herself along with another stunning
neckpiece that got snapped up immediately
Watch the Shrimpton Couture boutique for two more mouthwatering jewelry collections arriving soon. And fashion fans won't want to miss the Shrimpton Couture interview for Herald de Paris in which Norma Kamali answers questions from twitterers (tweeters? I'm not sure) including one from Yours Truly about the future of vintage. You can read the article here
Gah! Louise Black has outdone herself... these are absolutely spectactular! I'm absolutely excited to see all the collections that will be available on Shrimpton Couture...
Posted by: Ashe Mischief | June 29, 2009 at 04:48 PM
Thank you for the sweet mention! Shrimpton Couture is a delight to work with ~ really a designer's dream!!!
xoxoGlamourai
Posted by: theglamourai | June 29, 2009 at 07:01 PM
WOW. I love all of these jewelry pieces. Thanks for posting them!!!
Posted by: dreamsequins | June 29, 2009 at 10:47 PM
Those are BEAUTIFUL. The blue/black necklace that went fast and the nude/pink leather (?) necklace are soo droolworthy.
Posted by: Michelle | June 29, 2009 at 11:53 PM
Ashe - I know, it's such a treat!
Glamourai - Thanks for coming by! Your pieces are just To Die For!
Dream - You're welcome!
Michelle - I know, they are right up my alley when it comes to what really gets me going.
Posted by: Denise @ Swelle | June 30, 2009 at 01:33 AM
I absolutely _adore_ all of this. My computer is going all hinky from the web surfing I have been doing tonight but I got a glimpse at the fabulous Shrimpton Couture. I did not discern any link to Jean Shrimpton. Is there one? I sometimes daydream what it must have been like to be her...
Posted by: Kim | June 30, 2009 at 02:18 AM
Your blog is a whirlwind of beauty and excitement! I'll be back for more.
Posted by: corine | June 30, 2009 at 05:09 AM
such great inspiration for a novice such as me
Posted by: alexandra keller | June 30, 2009 at 03:43 PM
Just gorgeous! Love it all!
Posted by: BobbinsAndBombshells | June 30, 2009 at 07:29 PM
Gorgeous pieces! They're so unique!
Posted by: MizzJ | July 02, 2009 at 07:45 PM
The Glamourai's new stuff is so gorgeous...it takes my breath away!
Posted by: hanako66 | July 03, 2009 at 08:01 PM