The Luxury Textile Art of Charles and Patricia Lester
The Art of ...
The journey began fifty years ago. A simple desire to create grown up clothes for children developed into the sophisticated luxury women’s wear designed today. One by one, each piece is crafted by hand by our small, specialist team. They produce unusual wearable art for discerning women around the world.
Luxury Wearable Art for Women
Luxurious, elegant and easy to wear. Each piece is crafted individually creating sumptuously sophisticated outfits for women of all shapes, all sizes and from all walks of life. The Lesters’ artistry appeals to those who do not always follow fashion but are instead seeking something that expresses who they are.
Interiors Art
Unique bespoke art textiles for interior design projects. Luxurious cushions, throws and exotic bed spreads.
About Charles and Patricia Lester
A little something about Charles and Patricia and the history of their work.
Inspirations
Inspired by the quirky, the complex and the simple beauty of nature and all that surrounds them, they have always recorded all that inspires them through their art and photography.
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Where to Buy
Best places to see the Lester collections and artwork.
How to Buy
Whether you are thinking about buying something ready made or wanting to commission special pieces, then this is what to expect.
Contact
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History - Press & Editorial
Over the years, the Lesters have been featured in around 200 or so publications worldwide. This is a sample list of the editorial they have received.
History - Journalists
Some of the top journalists, editors and photographers who have worked with Charles and Patricia over the years.
History - Awards
Some of the awards presented to Charles and Patricia
History - Opera
Costumes and set textiles for opera performances.
History - Museums, events & exhibitions
Museum collections, events and exhibitions.
History - Film
Costumes and textiles for film and television.
Charles and Patricia Lester on Social Media.
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This is something we don’t see often. The original labels with @patricia_lester’s signature. Only found now in #vintage pieces made some time ago. This was a cape that was originally designed for #barbrastreisand whose hero status has been renewed in my eyes through her latest album Walls. Her heartfelt message strikes home and resonates deep with the values we hold dear. It aligns with the belief that self value, the beauty of carefully crafted works of art, mutual love and respect of all of humanity and so on are all a part of appreciating the important things in life.
Slowly, steadily I have been redoing the photographs of our special hand pleated silk jackets. They are perhap one of the most universally worn pieces that we have created.
Regardless of whether you choose a simple one to throw over a classy top and jeans or you go for something a little more exotic - with hand swirling, heavily beaded and the extra details to wear with an elegant evening dress for a special occasion - they add a special quality to any outfit.
A few of the new pictures are online - with more to come over the next week or so...
charlespatricialester.com/product-category/pleated-silk-jackets/
#luxurycouture #bespokecouture #handpleatedsilk #luxurywomenswear #uniqueartwear
Luxury silk pleated jackets and coats
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#Handmarbling in action. It’s actually a photograph that has been animated using one of these clever apps but it does give a sense of the movement that is created with these hand marbled fabrics. What do you think? This is definitely something for the self actualised fully empowered woman who wants something unique for her wardrobe.
#handmarbledsilk #bespokecouture #luxurysilk #empoweredwomen #womenleaders #luxurycouture #slowfashion
I found this little work of art that needs to be finished.
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I think it needs a title. What does it remind you of?
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It’s a wonderful range of luscious emerald greens made using our signature hand painted, hand pleated silks. .
#ART
#TEXTILES
#textileart #silkart #silkartist #handpaintedsilk #silkpainting #handpleatedsilk #bespokeinteriorart #bespokeinteriors #luxuryinteriors #arabhall
This week I’ve been focusing on doing pictures of our hand pleated silk jackets which are always a fabulously elegant piece to wear to a variety of occasions. The artistry and colour work that goes into these carefully hand crafted pieces means that they always look special and interesting. They are quite rare in the world. Inexpensive for what they are but certainly not cheap - these are a class act of our collections. And of course if someone would prefer one made specifically for them, unique colours and design then provided we have plenty of notice then that’s cool too. Sometimes the waiting list for these can be quite a long time.
The first of new pictures will be up in the next week or so. #bespokecoutureforladies #bespokecouture #luxurylifestyle #luxurydesign #luxurylady #luxurystyle #luxurydress #luxuryfashion #luxuryworld
This is something we don’t see often. The original labels with @patricia_lester’s signature. Only found now in #vintage pieces made some time ago. This was a cape that was originally… https://t.co/nRB6nsr7MC
#Handmarbling in action. It’s actually a photograph that has been animated using one of these clever apps but it does give a sense of the movement that is created with these hand marbled… https://t.co/taOxCjVDWu
I found this little work of art that needs to be finished.
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I think it needs a title. What does it remind you of?
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It’s a wonderful range of luscious emerald greens made using our… https://t.co/4qIhyf8HGx
This week I’ve been focusing on doing pictures of our hand pleated silk jackets which are always a fabulously elegant piece to wear to a variety of occasions. The artistry and colour work… https://t.co/zQSZtxw3pT
I thought you might enjoy seeing some black silk velvet fabric being printed for a special order today. Once it has been through this process it will be over-dyed with bright peacock… https://t.co/uGpMNRvogt
Different tones of rich lustrous reds ready for @libertylondon and Christmas festivities.
No the tinsel isn’t out here yet but we have to think in advance for the stores and by all… https://t.co/hTx1uCHsoE
Just a few jewels put to one side for @libertylondon
#colourinspirations #jewelcolours #AW18collection #aw18 https://t.co/TR5mszQeQS
Sumptuous velvet that is about to be made into cushions and a throw. How gorgeous are these colours? We should give this colour a new name. What do you think it should be called?
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The gardens are stunning today at the house. It has inspired us to set up a separate account so that we can share all the delights and treasures that have inspired us over the years. Hope… https://t.co/5s19dg9ixz
Being creative means that we see inspiration everywhere. Colours, patterns and textures are especially inspiring in nature. .
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#luxuryartisan #artluxury #textileart #textiledesigner… https://t.co/NkuQrOhivC
Amazing to see so much green still at this time of year. The wonder of working with colour is that it comes to life when the sun light shines. Is it any wonder that we love what we… https://t.co/xpOwoWiKUV
Amazing to see so much green still at this time of year. The wonder of working with colour is that it comes to life when the sun light shines. Is it any wonder that we love what we… https://t.co/xKciHJcCHB
More #luxurypillows following the #colourtheme of #malachite and #semiprecious stones like #turquoise with a touch of #preciousgem colour of #aquamarine
#Repost @patricia_lester with… https://t.co/AY4QqSV7S8
This is something we don’t see often. The original labels with @patricia_lester’s signature. Only found now in #vintage pieces made some time ago. This was a cape that was originally… https://t.co/nRB6nsr7MC
#Handmarbling in action. It’s actually a photograph that has been animated using one of these clever apps but it does give a sense of the movement that is created with these hand marbled… https://t.co/taOxCjVDWu
I found this little work of art that needs to be finished.
.
I think it needs a title. What does it remind you of?
.
It’s a wonderful range of luscious emerald greens made using our… https://t.co/4qIhyf8HGx
This week I’ve been focusing on doing pictures of our hand pleated silk jackets which are always a fabulously elegant piece to wear to a variety of occasions. The artistry and colour work… https://t.co/zQSZtxw3pT
I thought you might enjoy seeing some black silk velvet fabric being printed for a special order today. Once it has been through this process it will be over-dyed with bright peacock… https://t.co/uGpMNRvogt
Different tones of rich lustrous reds ready for @libertylondon and Christmas festivities.
No the tinsel isn’t out here yet but we have to think in advance for the stores and by all… https://t.co/hTx1uCHsoE