Next month my 10th collection will be presented. The initial research and inspiration started during Paris Fashion Week, October 2008 on a regular visit to 120 year old Parisian shop Fried Freres.
Their back room is filled from floor to ceiling in old dark wood shelves overflowing with sequins and beads in every colour and shape imaginable. I left an hour later with empty pockets and bags filled with sequins. I immediately started to feed the subconsious with new ideas
A year and half later the concept has turned into reality, and a 10 piece collection to celebrate 10 seasons is in the making.
As with every collection I'm quite nervous and very excited.
Image Deborah Turbeville
Congratulations...ten collections is quite the accomplishment! WIth the gorgeous images you post I can't wait to see what your collection looks like. I love the way you describe that old Parisian shop...places like that have always fascinated me. I just wanted to say how much I've enjoyed your lovely blog. So many of the images you select have such a wonderful haunting quality to them; your blog is a place of great beauty and inspiration!
Best,
Hope Ava
Posted by: Hope Ava | 02/28/2010 at 01:34 AM
... VERY exciting!!!!
Posted by: Mrs O'Connell | 02/28/2010 at 12:50 PM
Thank you for such kind words Hope
Mrs. OConnnel...we must meet to see your wedding pics!
Posted by: Silent Storyteller | 02/28/2010 at 10:01 PM
Congratulations, 10 collections is definitely something worth celebrating!
Can't wait to see the collection...I'm on the lookout for a wedding dress
Posted by: Aoif | 03/01/2010 at 04:03 PM
.... yes definitely, would love that. If you have time over next few weeks would love to see you and hear all your exciting news.
Posted by: Mrs O'Connell | 03/01/2010 at 06:43 PM
Awh best of look!!!
Posted by: Hermia | 03/01/2010 at 08:33 PM
Argh so embarrassing....I meant 'luck' *blushes*
Posted by: Hermia | 03/01/2010 at 08:33 PM
Hermia, no worries. I don't think there is a single comment of mine on any blog out there without missing letters or quick spelling mistakes...thank you for dropping by!!!
Your blog is wonderful!!!
Posted by: Silent Storyteller | 03/01/2010 at 08:49 PM
Ten collections ... congratulations. Can't wait to see.
Posted by: Madeleine Gallay | 03/01/2010 at 09:01 PM
Well done, ten collections is a vast accumulation of creativity and work, and the sequined originations of your 10th sound most alluring. Looking forward to seeing it!
Posted by: pretty far west | 03/02/2010 at 08:26 PM
I can't wait to see! Congratulations. I know it will be stunning, like all your work!
Posted by: Jane Flanagan | 03/03/2010 at 03:10 AM
I have just read this....so wonderful...would love to see it all.....congratulations Eilis!
Posted by: Imen McDonnell | 03/03/2010 at 06:50 PM