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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Charles and Patricia Lester on Pinterest
Some new #digitally #printedsilks designed to create #caftan garments in #jewelcolours of #opal and a #deepturquoise almost the colour of #emeralds. #luxurysilksatin sensuous to wear and lovely to look at.
In celebration of Mothers of Bride and Groom - News and events from Charles and Patricia Lester. Ambers of Amersham to be new stockists from this month with a launch event on 2nd March plus some news about our new range of digitally printed silk scarves about to be launched. mailchi.mp/charles-patricia-lester/in-celebration-of-mothers-of-bride-and-groom
Golden colours - #silkscarf #realgold with hints of #citrine and #tigerseye experiments in #textiledesign
A new adventure with creating #fabricdesign starting with the #jewelcolours of #sapphire and #turquoise These designs are specifically for #kaftans and some large #luxuriousshawls and #longscarves
Followers: 937
Sunday, February 10th, 2019 at 9:42pm
In celebration of Mothers of Bride and Groom - https://t.co/OZP4P0BEyu https://t.co/75h9Yngznp
In celebration of Mothers of Bride and Groom - https://t.co/OZP4P0BEyu https://t.co/75h9Yngznp
Friday, February 8th, 2019 at 1:38am
In celebration of Mothers of Bride and Groom - News and events from Charles and Patricia Lester. Ambers of Amersham to be new stockist plus some news about our new range of digitally printed silk scarves about to be launched. https://t.co/PjourhKFFz https://t.co/DTEauLsKx3
In celebration of Mothers of Bride and Groom - News and events from Charles and Patricia Lester. Ambers of Amersham to be new stockist plus some news about our new range of digitally printed silk scarves about to be launched. https://t.co/PjourhKFFz https://t.co/DTEauLsKx3
Monday, December 31st, 2018 at 11:06pm
We love this! Is it Valerie or it is Jean wearing one of our vintage #handpleatedsilk dresses? Don’t they both look fabulous?
Thank you idiosyncraticfashionistas! We love your style!… https://t.co/nQ8nNLS8d8
We love this! Is it Valerie or it is Jean wearing one of our vintage #handpleatedsilk dresses? Don’t they both look fabulous?
Thank you idiosyncraticfashionistas! We love your style!… https://t.co/nQ8nNLS8d8
Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 at 4:23am
Seasonal Greetings! Enjoying the Art of Hand Crafted. - https://t.co/h4p5zOJEkW #artofhandcrafted #bespokecouture #luxurycouture https://t.co/5pqXEHO5zZ
Seasonal Greetings! Enjoying the Art of Hand Crafted. - https://t.co/h4p5zOJEkW #artofhandcrafted #bespokecouture #luxurycouture https://t.co/5pqXEHO5zZ
Friday, November 30th, 2018 at 9:34pm
@metpoliceuk These moped gangs are going 2 hurt people. Great idea to tip them off bike Keep doing it. They are breaking law. Public are defenceless against these cowards
@metpoliceuk These moped gangs are going 2 hurt people. Great idea to tip them off bike Keep doing it. They are breaking law. Public are defenceless against these cowards
Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 at 11:12pm
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
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
Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 at 2:42am
#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
#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
Tuesday, October 30th, 2018 at 12:46am
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
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
Friday, October 26th, 2018 at 9:00pm
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
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
Followers: 937
Sunday, February 10th, 2019 at 9:42pm
In celebration of Mothers of Bride and Groom - https://t.co/OZP4P0BEyu https://t.co/75h9Yngznp
In celebration of Mothers of Bride and Groom - https://t.co/OZP4P0BEyu https://t.co/75h9Yngznp
Friday, February 8th, 2019 at 1:38am
In celebration of Mothers of Bride and Groom - News and events from Charles and Patricia Lester. Ambers of Amersham to be new stockist plus some news about our new range of digitally printed silk scarves about to be launched. https://t.co/PjourhKFFz https://t.co/DTEauLsKx3
In celebration of Mothers of Bride and Groom - News and events from Charles and Patricia Lester. Ambers of Amersham to be new stockist plus some news about our new range of digitally printed silk scarves about to be launched. https://t.co/PjourhKFFz https://t.co/DTEauLsKx3
Monday, December 31st, 2018 at 11:06pm
We love this! Is it Valerie or it is Jean wearing one of our vintage #handpleatedsilk dresses? Don’t they both look fabulous?
Thank you idiosyncraticfashionistas! We love your style!… https://t.co/nQ8nNLS8d8
We love this! Is it Valerie or it is Jean wearing one of our vintage #handpleatedsilk dresses? Don’t they both look fabulous?
Thank you idiosyncraticfashionistas! We love your style!… https://t.co/nQ8nNLS8d8
Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 at 4:23am
Seasonal Greetings! Enjoying the Art of Hand Crafted. - https://t.co/h4p5zOJEkW #artofhandcrafted #bespokecouture #luxurycouture https://t.co/5pqXEHO5zZ
Seasonal Greetings! Enjoying the Art of Hand Crafted. - https://t.co/h4p5zOJEkW #artofhandcrafted #bespokecouture #luxurycouture https://t.co/5pqXEHO5zZ
Tuesday, November 13th, 2018 at 11:12pm
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
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
Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 at 2:42am
#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
#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
