The Browns Blog

23 May 2012

Guest Blogger: Leutton Postle

LEUTTON POSTLE GIRL POWER

We are a label by women for women and we take constant inspiration from our many female muses. Today we thought we'd like to share with you our top 10 women from our female inspiration wall in the studio, but then we couldn't narrow it down to 10 so, er... here are our top 12 (in no particular order).

First up - because no one is above her - it's our Queenie, the lovely Liz. It's her year and she's going to OWN IT! All hail Queen Elizabeth II

For all time design, colour and general textile genius, it's Sonia Delauney

Now for Shakira - those hips really don't lie and NO ONE can move them like she does

Next up woman of the moment Yaoyi Kusama. If you haven't seen her exhibition at the Tate yet- go see!

We love her feistiness, Miss Tracey Emin

We want to BE her, Iris Apfel

Ultimate customer - we were so chuffed when Bjork ordered pieces from SS12 and became a REAL customer

For design inspiration we look to Queen of textiles, Zandra Rhodes

Next we have the crazy and deranged musical genius that is Nicki Minaj. She is always on in the studio and keeps us going.

A fabulous woman championing great causes, it's Camila Batmanghelidjh

Next the wonderfully talented and charming Julie Verhoeven. We love you Julie!

And lastly -Where would we be without you? Thank you Geri, Mel, Mel, Victoria and Emma

WEDNESDAY'S EUROVISION PICKS

Today's blast from the past is Ukraine's 2004 WINNING entry "Wild Dances" by Ruslana

And continuing with a Ukranian female theme, today's pick is this years entry "Be My Guest" by Gaitana.

22 May 2012

Guest Blogger: Leutton Postle

MORNING!

SNEAKY PEEK INTO OUR HACKNEY STUDIO:

AW12 dress being made for Browns Focus

TODAY'S EUROVISION PICKS & HITS:

Here's a blast from past with Bosnia & Herzegovinia's 2008 entry "Laka" by Pokusaj. It's incredible. Check out the knitting backing singers in the performance.

And today's pick of this year's entries is the terrifyingly perky Valentina Monetta representing San Marino with "The Social Network Song (Oh Oh Uh Oh Oh)". Wow.

This woman LOVES a good social network, and a blinged up laptop it seems.

21 May 2012

Look what we spotted...

The paps caught the honourable Daphne Guinness leaving Scott's in Mayfair with an Alaia bag. The arabesque studs on the tote give her triple black outfit a textured depth.

Guest Blogger: Leutton Postle

We're guest editing this week - get hyped!

We are Leutton Postle. We do colourful knitwear and textiles. If you haven't seen our stuff before, please do check us out on Browns' website or here.

Clowning Around

This weekend we managed a small getaway to Gloucester to see the Circus. Giffords Circus will be touring the Cotswolds for the next few months so if they come into your path, be sure to check them out, they're funny.

Eurovision 2012 is fast approaching and as it's our favourite event of the year (yep, that's right) so..... we thought we'd treat you to our pick of the best entries, past & present! Lucky you!

Today's PRESENT pick is SWEDEN - Loreen's 2012 entry "Euhoria" - watch the video here

Today's PAST pick is UKRAINE - Verka Serduchka's 2007 entry "Dancing Lasha Tumbai" - watch the video here

We're also on twitter: @LEUTTONPOSTLE

19 May 2012

Guest Blogger: Julien David

Catch up with Julien David's weekend antics via his polaroid diary.

18 May 2012

Guest Blogger: Julien David

A little more from designer Julien David and his super-cool lifestyle in Japan:

17 May 2012

A Cut Above

The International Herald Tribune profiles the glittering passion of Irene Neuwirth and Kimberly McDonald, as favoured jewellers to Hollywood.

Shop Irene Neuwith and Kimberly McDonald

Guest Blogger: Julien David

Lazy day for a lazy cat!

16 May 2012

FREE UK shipping

The bunting is out and we're ready for a summer filled with street parties. To celebrate the forthcoming Diamond Jubilee, we’re offering FREE UK shipping and returns on orders over £100. God save the Queen!