Tuesday, 23 March 2010

Spring treats from some of the E17 Designers

The E17 designers have been beavouring away designing and making for the next spring fair.

Here's a sneaky peek at Faith Tavender's great new pieces including her new range Orbit:

Thursday, 18 March 2010

It's official.......8 weeks and counting.....

The temperature has finally hit double figures, flowers are poking their heads through the ground, the E17 designers spring market is on its way so what more could you ask for to get you in the mood for spring.

Make sure to put it in your diaries and keep checking to see updates of creative spring items from the E17 designers.

Friday 14th May at the Asian Centre starting at 7 until 10pm

Tuesday, 9 March 2010

East London Vintage and Ethical Fashion Events

We have some more upcoming not to miss events in Walthamstow and Highams Park.

The first is the Ethical Fashion Show on Thursday at 7pm featuring work from the E17 Designers very own "Queenie and Ted" who will be showing and selling their unique customised clothes and accessories. Make sure you get ready for spring with their one-off, "up-cycled" jackets, bags and jewellery!

Tickets for the Ethical Fashion Show at the William Morris Gallery are on sale now and can be purchased by contacting the Gallery on 020 8496 4390. The Ethical Fashion Show will raise funds in support of the William Morris Gallery Development Project.

The other exciting event is the Vintage 'n' Retro Tea Party at Highams Park this Saturday where you can also catch up with some of the E17 Designers.

Sunday, 7 March 2010

Introducing Katie Birdie....

Katie Birdie loves colour, pattern and buttons which can be found in abundance in her beautiful and bold work.

Her area of specialism is textiles so she creates anything and everything there is to make out of textiles including bags, purses, bangles, brooches, cushions, decorations & scarves.
Her favourite place in Walthamstow is the dog track building which she loves.
We can't wait to see what she's created next.

If you're loving Katie's work as much as us and want to contact her:
Katie Gammie on 07919 022806 or katie@katiebirdie.com

Website: www.katiebirdie.com

Monday, 1 March 2010

Hardy & Scott deliciously lovely cakes

This is fellow e17 designer Sarah Hardy's new project.
Sounds lovely, any excuse for cake..... best of luck Sarah.

Friday, 29 January 2010

Introducing Name Clothing

Who create bright, colourful and quirky baby and children's clothing. They also sell some really cute gifts on their website, ideal for the perfect present!

After having children and being disappointed with the level of design available on the high street, Jo Taylor set up Name Clothing to fill the void.

At the moment Name Clothing are being inspired by organic and fair trade cotton, supporting local business and UK manufacture.

Being a local in Walthamstow their favourite place are the Farmers Markets.

Contact: Jo Taylor, jotaylor@nameclothing.co.uk
Website: http://www.name-studios.co.uk/

Friday, 22 January 2010

Happy New Year

We hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year.

Back into the swing of things and the E17 Designers are busy working away for the next designer maker market. Details to be announced as soon as we get them.

Also keep posted for interviews and updates on some of the designers. We'll be starting the new year with Name-Studios who do quirky kids items.

Tuesday, 22 December 2009

Merry Christmas...

Here's wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas.

A big thanks for all of your support over the year.
It's been a great year and we're all looking forward to the next one.

In the new year we'll be showing you some of the great work from the designers, so keep posted.



Friday, 11 December 2009

E17 Designers Christmas Market Thanks

Thanks to all who came along to our Christmas market on Friday 27th November.
It was a great night with the usual lovely cakes and good music. Hope you had a good time and a special thanks has to go out to those who worked so hard to get everything looking good;


Comments "fabulous" "i'll be back", "original gifts at good prices", "lovely selection", "look forward to the next one", "fab".

Also an extra thanks to:
Musa and Rudolph at the Asian Centre, a lovely venue and for all the extra help at the beginning setting up tables, especially chairs!


Wednesday, 9 December 2009

Christmas Events to Check out....

CHRISTMAS DEMO AT THE EMD: SUNDAY 13 DECEMBER AT 3.30PM

A short demo in support of saving the EMD Cinema will be held outside the EMD Cinema,Hoe street, on Sunday 13 December at 3.30pm. Please come along and show your continued commitment to the campaign. Bring a Santa hat (if you have one) and feel free to wear festive fancy dress!

The demo will be followed by mince pies and free entertainment at the Rose and Crown pub at 55 Hoe Street. Children and families welcome.

Spread the word to friends and family.


A few more dates for your diary: