Here are the photos of the beautiful Jane in her bespoke Enienay Shirt Wedding dress earlier this Summer. It was a wonderful experience working with Jane and her now husband Bob, who had his own input in designing the dress with Jane and I, here at my studio.
Although not the traditional way of doing things, it felt very natural sharing ideas together and it is very clear what a perfect couple they are. It also meant Bob was able to contribute his own selection of white shirts along with those from Jane's Father, Brother, Brother -in Law, and Nephew, with some shirts travelling all the way from Toronto!
Here are a few kind words from the lovely Jane...
“By the way, my family and friends loved the dress. I even won the "best" wedding dress award according to one. I didn't even know that this award existed but I think it should go to you since you did all the hard work. My brothers and dad were very touched and very surprised. My brother, Harry, was flabbergasted. Thank you so much for helping to make the day so special.”
Talking of being 'flabbergasted', I was rather taken aback myself last month when my dear sweet Benji asked me to marry him! A perfect moment and a perfect surprise, happy smiles all round! x
Thank you to Steve George for the photos of Jane, please visit www.stevegeorgephotography.co.uk to see more of his wonderfully sensitive work.
Christmas: all tied up with a Bow! Tuesday, 22nd December 2009
To celebrate the Enienay Online Boutique’s first Christmas I am giving a handmade Bow Tie Brooch to every customer who orders before the 21st December 2009 (the last posting date before Christmas).
In the Boutique you will find lovely little dresses for Christmas Day, Suit Patch Dresses to take you from work to play, the best selling Tie Corsets and the new, cute as a button, puff sleeved Jacket Jacket. Remember, each piece is unique, so don’t miss out!
Thank you to all my lovely customers for a fantastic year and have yourselves a very Merry Christmas!
Enienay Goes East Tuesday, 13th October 2009
You may have noticed that the Enienay online boutique is looking a little empty just lately – thanks to excellent sales from new and old customers alike.
I am nearing completion on a lovely new set of pieces, including the Jacket Jacket, which is already a big hit at Spitalfields with its cinched in waist and cute puff cap sleeves in gentleman’s suiting fabrics. So please do keep checking the boutique for the new beauties!
I am pleased to say that a sizeable collection of Enienay is currently on its way to KJ04 BUX, a select concept fashion shop in Guangzhou, China. Selling vintage, recycled and new items, their customers are mainly fashion designers, stylists, media professionals and artists; who above all, are pursuing a sense of diversity and uniqueness.
Enienay is honoured to be representing English eccentricity to the select clientele at KJ04 BUX!
Have you seen my favourite white shirt, Darling?!... Thursday, 30th July 2009
I am delighted to share with you these beautiful images of the bride, Nathalie, in my most recent commission: a wedding dress made from recycled white shirts. Having seen the Enienay shirt dresses at the Spitalfields stall, Natalie asked me to create a floor-length fishtail version for her recent wedding to Thomas, held in the grounds of a chateau, just outside Paris.
Having previously created bespoke bridal wear using fine silks and the more traditional pattern cutting methods (see Gallery, pages 2 -3), I saw the creation of a recycled, reconstructed wedding dress as an opportunity to celebrate the essence and possibilities of the ready-to-wear Enienay label.
Along with shirts from Christian Dior, Van Heusen and Marks and Spencers (no less!), I also incorporated, in collusion with the Bride, an old Thierry Mugler shirt belonging to the unsuspecting Groom!
“You cannot imagine how happy I was to wear this very special dress you made for me. I had an uncountable number of compliments from just everyone. I had to explain how I came across you so many times! Needless to say that I felt very comfortable in it, both in my head and in my body, and it helped me stay relaxed throughout the day”
Thank you Nathalie for your kind words and many congratulations to you both!
Thank you also to David Aelbrecht for his wonderful photographs. More of David's work can be seen here.
Well hello there… Thursday, 5th March 2009
Welcome to the shiny new Enienay website!
Thank you to all my loyal customers for your patience.
Now that it is finally here, I hope you find the site a pleasure
to use, and that you enjoy seeking out your own unique piece
of Enienay in the Boutique.
Here in the News section, I will add little snippets of
information that may be of interest to you; special
commissions, shows, events…picnics, parties and adventures!
A few months ago I was delighted to be asked to design a
bespoke performance outfit for the lovely Lois Winstone.
As well as acting and modelling, Lois is lead vocalist for
electro band 'This Years Model'. A fun and creative
commission – Lois was delighted with the results and totally
shone on stage, as you can see.
Prior to the commission Lois wore one of my classic Enienay
styles, a shortened version of the Suit Drape Skirt, to the
Donkey Punch premiere. Click here to look at the paparazzi
pics – she wears it so well!
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