Natalie Fadugba

I'm so, so happy to introduce you all to Natalie Fadugba, who will now be working alongside Clasp Clothing!  Look out for some awesome blogs coming up from her, with some exciting fashion ideas, fashion tips and things to look out for in the upcoming season!

Check out what she had to say, and do take a minute to check out her personal blog at  http://www.thelionessblog.com/ 

Hello fellow fashion lovers! I’m delighted to introduce myself as the new member of the Clasp Clothing team. My name is Natalie Fadugba; I’m a 20-year-old student originally from Essex. For as long as I can remember I’ve had an extreme obsession with fashion, from couture to high street, millinery to footwear, it is an industry that I am incredibly passionate about. One of the things I love most about the fashion is discovering beautiful new (and old) unique one-off pieces, which is why I’m so incredibly excited to be joining Clasp. In an industry that is constantly churning out mass produced products, I find it a breath of fresh air that Clasp Clothing is representing new and innovative designers, and distinctive designs and I can’t wait to be part of their vision.

Keep an eye out for a whole lot more from Natalie soon!

Christmas Shopping!

December means nothing but a whole lot of shopping, so I thought I would take this opportunity to share with you some of my true favourites from the current Clasp Clothing collection!

First and foremost is this exquisite dress!  From the minute I opened this package, I was blown away by the vivid, daring shade of blue, accented further with gorgeous jewelled detailing.  Ideal for Christmas parties, or for when any occasion arises to be glam!  I have a habit of chopping and changing my outfit before any event, but this one is always a winner!

The designer is the very talented, Michele Michel.  This fabulous Brazilian designer incorporates colour into her clothes in a truly magnificent way which is something I absolutely love!  Vivid flashes of colour to highlight your already glamorous outfit.  This dress retails at £110.00, and is available at http://www.claspclothing.com/000040.html

I would love to lie and say I wear things as glamorous as that every day but it’s just not the case.  Occasionally, I need to throw on something soft, cosy yet still beautiful, and this stunning colour block dress ticks all of the boxes.  Plus I love the peachy colours to brighten a dull day!  Designed by Eleptheria, they are known for creating comfortable clothing, in vibrant colours. 

And, at only £48, it will be lasting me right through to Summer, so a definite staple!  http://www.claspclothing.com/000037.html

One thing I hate about Autumn/Winter fashion is the assumption that everything must become boring and dull!  So I’m a definite fan of perking up my outfits, with a splash of something special, and this piece is truly fabulous!

Now I don’t actually get to wear this, as it’s a completely exclusive piece!  Designed by Harriet Kemp, it’s a one off necklace made from a vintage perfume bottle, and hanging from a long brown cord chain.  Only £30, and something that everyone will be talking about! http://www.claspclothing.com/000055.html

And finally...the most exceptional hand bag!  It’s a clutch, so incredibly on trend for Autumn/Winter, and designed by Karina Hesketh.  It’s large enough to hold the essentials, and is a beautiful soft leather, decorated with vintage travel ephemera.  We have three bags in this collection, and each one is completely unique!  There was four, but I had to keep a beautiful tan one for myself, but come on...who can blame me!  Only £60, and can be found at  http://www.claspclothing.com/accessories-bags.html



But unfortunately, that’s all I can show you for now!  There will be so much more coming to Clasp Clothing soon, so let me know what you think of these beautiful pieces, and keep checking back to www.claspclothing.com

Happy Shopping!

Nicky x

Northallerton, new clothes and newspapers!

I've spent the last few weeks preparing for another fashion fair, and it was truly worth it!  It took four attempts to fit the full collection, the rails, and the table into my car, and we even had to leave behind my beautiful mannequin!  But seeing the full thing together, was exceptional, and it worked out really rewarding.  Had to say bye to some gorgeous pieces, and a little piece of me always feels a little bit like, "should I have kept that one?!"

Especially the Owl necklace, by Eclectic Creations!

Looking forward to taking part in even more fairs over the next few weeks, but God help me, I will have my mannequin.  Apologies for the poor

I met some lovely stallholders at this event as well, one of which was the lovely lingerie shop, Philippa Hall. They had the cutest slippers and some incredible leggings, with brushed wool inside!  So soft, and warm, so I had to get some.  And after purchasing a couple of lovely items....I then entered a competition and won a free set of lingerie!  It comes in the next few weeks, so I'll let you know what it's like.  Their site is still under construction, but do save the link and check it in a few weeks, http://www.philippahall.com/

This week, was double exciting as I received a phone call from the newspaper, Belper News, who were interested in featuring one of our designers, Harriet Kemp, along with a mention of the site!  I haven't even seen the final copy, but seen a pic that was sent through to me, but hoping I can get a proper copy through soon, and if so, will scan the article up on here. Thanks so much Belper News, and a big, big congratulations to Harriet Kemp!

Now, if you aren't already, then please, please do follow me on twitter, and the facebook page!  And of course, check out the site at http://www.claspclothing.com/!

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Michele Michel!

Been a while since the last blog, but so much has been keeping us busy!

After emailing, and some might say stalking, we should hopefully be seeing Clasp feature in a couple of fashion magazines very soon!  And there's even been talk of a pop up shop, which would be a wonderful way of meeting you all, and giving you the chance to see these beautiful garments before you buy!

One of our designers, has also been discussing the possibility of expanding her range to include ballgowns!  Michele Michel, currently stocks two, beautiful party dresses with Clasp Clothing, and has built her reputation, with these beautiful pieces!  Perfect for the festive season, or any season where you'll be enjoying cocktails with friends!

 

Follow the link to see the full images, and info on these beautiful dresses.  Upon purchase, you'll receive the dress within 7 days, wrapped and boxed to perfection, to keep you piece safe and exquisite!

http://www.claspclothing.com/designer-michelemichel.html

Michele truly knows how to dress women, and her detailing with embellishment, is second to none!  Check it out if you're a lady who like glamour, shine and sparkle with your dresses!

Rainy, wet and miserable - but in my skirt!

A day like today is truly perfect for curling up in bed with a book and a coffee! But unfortunately, a crappy cold meant that, that was how I spent the first two days of the week, so now it's time for some work!

Been meeting, and speaking to lots of lovely people this week, including fabulous bloggers and even more exciting designers!  So after a lot of poring and gawping, we have some collections to be added to the site very soon!

One I am exceptionally excited about, are some wonderful jewellery pieces by Harriet Kemp!  We already stock some of her clothing collection at http://www.claspclothing.com/ but now we have some accessories to add to the mix!  And wait till you see them!  Really unique, almost bohoesque jewellery.  A real signature piece is the beautiful vintage perfume bottle, hanging from a chain!  These will be up on the site, and available to buy from next week!

We've had so many positive comments on Harriet Kemps work so far.  Especially, her silver chiffon skirt!  I've had a lot of enquiries about the way its made, and how it hangs, so I'll try and get some more pics of it up soon!  The skirt is a beautiful chiffon material, with an elasticated waist.  This beautiful piece is handmade, and embroidered with tiny pearls around the waistband.  Beautiful satin ribbons hang down the back, making this skirt a true statement piece, and ensures all attention is on you!

We wore ours with a tucked in black vest, and some jewelled heels.  How would you wear yours?

http://www.claspclothing.com/000048.html

If skirts are you thing, but you're looking for something a teensy bit warmer for our rubbish Summer, then you must see the beautiful jersey skirt, but Elephtheria.  You can not falter this gorgeus skirt, in the most beautiful of colours.  It coordinates with everything, and still brightens up any outfit (or dismal day).  I've been wearing mine a lot recently, and you'll find that due to the soft fabric, and flattering fit, you won't want to take it off.  The perfect skirt for lounging around, looking fabulous!  It's a full floor length maxi too, which on lil ol 5'5'' me, looks perfectly draped and elegant!

I've teamed my skirt up with tiny vests and draping knit wear, and everytime, it just works!

http://www.claspclothing.com/000036.html



The site is Live!

It's officially happened!  The site is now live.  http://www.claspclothing.com/

We went live yesterday, and wow what a day.  No amount of coffee was enough, but we got through it!  After finally going live....and the views shooting up...the server went down.  On launch day, of all days! 

The company who dealt with my site, Source Code Design (http://www.sourcecodedesign.co.uk/), were fabulous however and were on the phone, email (and now letter!) to get it back online.  They also kept me updated every ten minutes on the progress of it, which kept me from going mental...so big thank you to them!

But ofcourse, there a big chance that if you visited the site yesterday, you were met by slow speed, lack of imagery etc.  So a big "I'm sorry!" for that.

But yeah enough of that!  The site is live, and features designs from 4 clothes designers, and 3 accessory designers. 

So far the pieces by Hatastic! have been doing exceptionally well, and we've received such lovely feedback!  Now everything you see in her range, is entirely a one off.  And they won't be remade.  So as soon as you buy it...you are the only person in the world, to own that exclusive piece.  http://www.claspclothing.co.uk/accessories-hairaccessories.html

Serena Perks, who is a current clothing designer with us, has already extended her collection, after receiving amazing feedback on her current items.  I'll feature some previews very soon!  You can read up on her here: http://www.claspclothing.co.uk/designer-serenaperks.html
Her new collection is exceptional, and will be available to buy within the next two weeks.

And Harriet Kemp!  The wonderful designer who brings us the grey suede corset, and silver chiffon skirt, has brought her new jewellery line to Clasp Clothing!  Again, available within the 2 weeks.

So please do check out the site, and let me know what your thoughts are!  Any questions or queries can be sent to contact@claspclothing.co.uk!  And I will get back to every one of you personally.

Speak soon!

Nicky x

Emerson Photography!

Horlicks tonight!  And a well deserved one!  The first official photoshoot with the wonderful Jamie Emerson (http://www.jamieemersonphotography.com/), finally happened.

He was fantastic to work with, and seeing the items set up, and presented on the mannequin was amazing!  I had another meeting with the website designer at Source Code Design (http://www.sourcecodedesign.co.uk/), and the site is pretty much done.  I'm so grateful to them for being so patient with me along the way, and adjusting the site so much, to make us happy!  Do let me know your thoughts once you see it...

Anyway, for now here are some previews of the pieces that were photographed today.  Let me know what you think of these wonderful designers!

Eleptheria

Serena Perks

Harriet Kemp

Michele Michel