CHARLES & PATRICIA LESTER

Plus size stockists - evening, special occasion and cruise wear

If you are looking for for the main stockists of our plus size collections of evening, cruise and special occasion wear the following shops are the main outlets with the largest collections. Harrods plus collections in London has the largest stock out side the designers studios in Wales. The studio shop in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South Wales is within easy reach of Newport, Cardiff and Swansea.

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model Mel Vondrau
Photography © Charles Lester
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Plus size designer collections in London and south wales.

We have opened our own shop in The Workhouse, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, South Wales and there is a large stock of our designs for plus size women's clothing. This is the studio where all the plus size gowns and dresses are created and made. The collection caters for all women of different shapes, from petite to plus size.This is a very special designer collection of evening, day and bridal wear for the plus size woman, creations of wearable art perfect for that special occasion; this is a dress collection that is not widely available. The collection can also be found in the UK in The Plus Size Collections inHarrods, London, where there is an extensive range. If you cannot find the perfect garment for the special occasion please remember that we do undertake special orders; ask the staff inHarrods plus size department for more information, or contact the designers directly.

model Mel Vondrau
Photography © Charles Lester
Pictures of the Plus Size Collection

Shops that carry the plus size evening wear designer collection in London and South Wales UK

The plus size evening, cruise and special occasion wear collections can be found at the following locations. The largest plus size collection is at our studios in Abergavenny, near Newport and in easy reach of Swansea and Cardiff. If you would like to have something specially made for please telephone us or if you would like to buy on-line please go to our contact page.
We specialise in special occasion dresses and gowns for the mother of the bride and groom.

Charles & Patricia Lester
(Abergavenny Studio, Wales)
The Workhouse, Hatherleigh Place, Union Road, Abergavenny, Mon. UK
Monday - Friday 10 am - 4.30 pm.
telephone 01873 853559

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Abergavenny is known as "The Gateway to Wales" and is at the start of the Brecon Beacons and the Brecon Beacons National Park. The M4 motorway makes all the South of England and home counties accessible to this unique bustling market town, vibrant in its diversity. Abergavenny is in South East Wales - not far from Cardiff, Bristol, Bath, Hereford, Newport and Swansea. There are very good rail and road links with the West Midlands, Birmingham, Oxford and the West Country (Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Avon and Cornwall). From London the route is easy and direct - crossing the new Severn Bridge is an experience in itself - a wonderful giant sculpture particularly spectacular agaist dark clouds or early evening or the low light of dawn. High speed trains run every 30 minutes during the day taking only 1 hour 40 minutes to reach Newport, South Wales.

Abergavenny is also at the hub of many famous events - the Abergavenny Food Festival now a 'must' on everybody's calendar who is interested in the culture of food. With so many things to do and see, it is worth taking time to explore the area - even Harry Potter's bus stopped at Abergavenny! It makes a great centre from which to explore the area, such as a day in Usk, famous for its wonderful floral displays throughout the town. Or perhaps a walk over the famous Blorenge Mountain - the only word that rhymes with 'orange'! The Llanfoist Open Garden day is worth a visit - a day spent exploring the wonderful gardens of the village makes an unusual and inspiring 'day out'.

The Brecon Jazz Festival is only twenty miles away as is the Celtic Manor Hotel in Newport which has several golf courses and is to be host to the Ryder Cup in the year 2010. The internationally famous 'Hay Literary Festival', Hay Literary Festival held at Hay on Wye, attracts many famous visitors including Bill and Hilary Clinton, who were guests at the 2002 festival. 'The Three Choirs Festival' (Hereford, Gloucester and Worcester) - a celebration of choral music, is only an hour's drive away. Abergavenny is in the heart of the county of Monmouthshire, a county that has more castles and fortified houses than any other county in Britain.

For industrial history there is the famous 'Big Pit' Mining Museummuseum in Blaenavon as well as the most glorious countryside where walking, horse-riding, both lake and canal boating, fishing - country activities too numerous to remember them all.

As a contrast to the gentle countryside, Cardiff, with its Millennium Stadium and Millennium Centre provide entertainment in sport and culture in the most modern and sophisticated of surroundings in Cardiff Bay, once a busy dock area, now home to the contrasts of high profile modern living alongside the historic Norwegian Church and the new Assembly building. St Fagans Museum is a major museum of Welsh Life a worthwhile day out for those interested in social history.

There are a number of places to stay from the exotic and luxurious hotel - Llangoed Hall (the inspiration of Sir Bernard Ashley: co-founder of the Laura Ashley fashion label) - to Bear Hotel in Crickhowell (winner of the British Pub of the Year Award as well as the AA Welsh Pub of the Year). Gliffaes Country House Hotel' is only five miles from the town and is set in over twenty acres of beautiful gardens. The hotel is on the banks of the river Usk, famous for its salmon and trout fishing. Extensive fishing rights on the river can be used by hotel guests. 'The Angel Hotel' has an excellent dining menu. There are many other places to stay and eat fine food. For those who want a few days of luxurious pampering there is the Celtic Manor Hotel. Here can be enjoyed the hotel's award winning spa, gymnasium, golf, tennis and several restaurants as well as a little bit of shopping.

tel: 0044 (0) 1873 855115