Being a rather classic chappy with favourite pieces which are brought out time and time again and are fraying bit by bit Elena Garcia has come as quite a find. A total recycle fanatic whose steely determination to do something about landfill even took me by surprise.
15 years in this country with a studio nestling in a rather stupendous part of Finsbury, Her shirts are a toast creative thinking. Take one man shirt frayed but loved choose from one of her 7 models wait for a couple of weeks and hey presto new customised man shirt that fits perfectly of course and is truly unique. Well if this an example of up cycling give me more love it. At a starting price of £75 unique cheap. Have a couple of male birthdays that span from 22 to 82 so going to give a try. Watch this space for the commentary.
As I have always said each designer has a special piece to die for and untouched world is no exception. When a couple of their pieces made there way to yours truly I discovered the beauty Of a good design in merino wool. Here it is they also have another piece that Works well not being a great fan of the wrap over dancer cardi thingy I must say I have now been completely converted to this one it fits and does the trick with lovely rushed. Bits at the sides hiding our lovely womanly bits...its not cheap but nothing beautiful ever is Check out the site. The images are not the hottest out but yours truly has tried and tested and they are special!!!! Hoping to get a 20% discount for friends and families well dont say I didnt try!
Did a bit of Ethical spotting at Liberty yesterday in the hope that with their 50% sale I might be able to grab a hot bargain. Huh ! I think the only thing that was Ethical and wasnt on sale were the Sharkah Chakra’s jeans but at least I saw the gold rivets... It probably says something about sales too!!!!
Will keep you posted on the bargains if any!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!