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
Sorting out some #cushions to send to San Francisco. I should call them #luxurypillows made out of our #handpainted and #handpleated #silk. There is a fashion for #neutralcolors in #interiordesign projects but I am beginning to see #colourhighlights #aquamarine #oceanblueandsand even #emerald and the many tones of one of my favourite #gemstones #tourmaline.
Barbra looking as gorgeous as ever in our hand pleated silk outfit that was created especially for her. Hard to believe that it was so many years ago. Gorgeous to see her and Jason together. Barbra Streisand has just shared this picture on Instagram.
#Repost @barbrastreisand with @get_repost
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Almost 30 years since I took @jasongouldmusic to the Academy Awards. #tbt
You can never have too many books especially art books. One day we will do our own but for the moment we can slip into the worlds of creative inspiration.
#artbooks #textiledesign #designhistory #designinspirations #textilebooks #jewellerybooks
Happy memories of when we became thoroughly immersed in doing #costumes for #operahollandpark. Doing such projects always expands the possibilities with our creativity. The only thing is that we constantly struggle with space so look out for things we are selling off to create space (so we can fill it again with more projects). 😀
The costumes and the tent we created especially for this production of Norma.
#textileexhibition
#charlesandpatricialester
#arttextiles #textileart
#settextiles #theatredesign #opera #veryspecial #Norma #stagedesign
Followers: 938
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 at 12:48am
The joy of #natureinspiration is always exciting. https://t.co/ue9M99tZTn
The joy of #natureinspiration is always exciting. https://t.co/ue9M99tZTn
Monday, March 18th, 2019 at 7:08am
Barbra looking as gorgeous as ever in our hand pleated silk outfit that was created especially for her. Hard to believe that it was so many years ago. Gorgeous to see her and Jason… https://t.co/JX0aFEeF2W
Barbra looking as gorgeous as ever in our hand pleated silk outfit that was created especially for her. Hard to believe that it was so many years ago. Gorgeous to see her and Jason… https://t.co/JX0aFEeF2W
Monday, March 18th, 2019 at 1:36am
You can never have too many books especially art books. One day we will do our own but for the moment we can slip into the worlds of creative inspiration.
#artbooks #textiledesign… https://t.co/MHZpXGHnhm
You can never have too many books especially art books. One day we will do our own but for the moment we can slip into the worlds of creative inspiration.
#artbooks #textiledesign… https://t.co/MHZpXGHnhm
Sunday, March 17th, 2019 at 9:08pm
Happy memories of when we became thoroughly immersed in doing #costumes for #operahollandpark. Doing such projects always expands the possibilities with our creativity. The only thing is… https://t.co/nltMVZz4zw
Happy memories of when we became thoroughly immersed in doing #costumes for #operahollandpark. Doing such projects always expands the possibilities with our creativity. The only thing is… https://t.co/nltMVZz4zw
Sunday, March 17th, 2019 at 4:41am
Deep luscious red velvet bed cover. How’s that for a bit of sumptuousness?
#charlesandpatricialester
#interiordesignlovers
#luxurybedroom
#luxurytextiles
#arttextiles… https://t.co/P9Ts8gwoIZ
Deep luscious red velvet bed cover. How’s that for a bit of sumptuousness?
#charlesandpatricialester
#interiordesignlovers
#luxurybedroom
#luxurytextiles
#arttextiles… https://t.co/P9Ts8gwoIZ
Saturday, March 16th, 2019 at 11:51pm
#Repost @patricia_lester with get_repost
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Sorting out things to go into our “making space” sale. We are running out of space and it is #springcleaning time. So watch this space as I… https://t.co/FXrrP8Scwb
#Repost @patricia_lester with get_repost
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Sorting out things to go into our “making space” sale. We are running out of space and it is #springcleaning time. So watch this space as I… https://t.co/FXrrP8Scwb
Friday, March 15th, 2019 at 8:15am
A fabulous day talking about a potential exhibition in this gallery @makeitinwales in #Cardigan #Ceredigion. A stunning space full of interesting things going on, great displays, good food… https://t.co/4XJeXMIqrf
A fabulous day talking about a potential exhibition in this gallery @makeitinwales in #Cardigan #Ceredigion. A stunning space full of interesting things going on, great displays, good food… https://t.co/4XJeXMIqrf
Friday, March 1st, 2019 at 10:58pm
A fabulous day at ambersofamersham with such gorgeous people. And to top it off it’s a bright sunny day too.
#ambersofamersham #motherofthebride #motherofthegroom #specialoccasiondress… https://t.co/4obbLE1CAJ
A fabulous day at ambersofamersham with such gorgeous people. And to top it off it’s a bright sunny day too.
#ambersofamersham #motherofthebride #motherofthegroom #specialoccasiondress… https://t.co/4obbLE1CAJ
Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 at 8:40pm
Launch of our new limited edition digitally printed silk scarves - https://t.co/beQdu3XU6R https://t.co/BVruVl1xgw
Launch of our new limited edition digitally printed silk scarves - https://t.co/beQdu3XU6R https://t.co/BVruVl1xgw
Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 at 7:16pm
Today we are packing our bags ready to go to ambersofamersham to spend the day on Saturday meeting women who are #motherofthebride or #motherofthegroom looking for something special to… https://t.co/Dxo09uIU52
Today we are packing our bags ready to go to ambersofamersham to spend the day on Saturday meeting women who are #motherofthebride or #motherofthegroom looking for something special to… https://t.co/Dxo09uIU52
Wednesday, February 27th, 2019 at 12:13am
We are very excited about the launch of our new collection of digitally printed silk scarves - [Campaign URL] #luxuryaccessories #silkscarves #limitededitionscarf #artscarf https://t.co/7ZM31w1AZl
We are very excited about the launch of our new collection of digitally printed silk scarves - [Campaign URL] #luxuryaccessories #silkscarves #limitededitionscarf #artscarf https://t.co/7ZM31w1AZl
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
Followers: 938
Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 at 12:48am
The joy of #natureinspiration is always exciting. https://t.co/ue9M99tZTn
The joy of #natureinspiration is always exciting. https://t.co/ue9M99tZTn
Monday, March 18th, 2019 at 7:08am
Barbra looking as gorgeous as ever in our hand pleated silk outfit that was created especially for her. Hard to believe that it was so many years ago. Gorgeous to see her and Jason… https://t.co/JX0aFEeF2W
Barbra looking as gorgeous as ever in our hand pleated silk outfit that was created especially for her. Hard to believe that it was so many years ago. Gorgeous to see her and Jason… https://t.co/JX0aFEeF2W
Monday, March 18th, 2019 at 1:36am
You can never have too many books especially art books. One day we will do our own but for the moment we can slip into the worlds of creative inspiration.
#artbooks #textiledesign… https://t.co/MHZpXGHnhm
You can never have too many books especially art books. One day we will do our own but for the moment we can slip into the worlds of creative inspiration.
#artbooks #textiledesign… https://t.co/MHZpXGHnhm
Sunday, March 17th, 2019 at 9:08pm
Happy memories of when we became thoroughly immersed in doing #costumes for #operahollandpark. Doing such projects always expands the possibilities with our creativity. The only thing is… https://t.co/nltMVZz4zw
Happy memories of when we became thoroughly immersed in doing #costumes for #operahollandpark. Doing such projects always expands the possibilities with our creativity. The only thing is… https://t.co/nltMVZz4zw
Sunday, March 17th, 2019 at 4:41am
Deep luscious red velvet bed cover. How’s that for a bit of sumptuousness?
#charlesandpatricialester
#interiordesignlovers
#luxurybedroom
#luxurytextiles
#arttextiles… https://t.co/P9Ts8gwoIZ
Deep luscious red velvet bed cover. How’s that for a bit of sumptuousness?
#charlesandpatricialester
#interiordesignlovers
#luxurybedroom
#luxurytextiles
#arttextiles… https://t.co/P9Ts8gwoIZ
Saturday, March 16th, 2019 at 11:51pm
#Repost @patricia_lester with get_repost
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Sorting out things to go into our “making space” sale. We are running out of space and it is #springcleaning time. So watch this space as I… https://t.co/FXrrP8Scwb
#Repost @patricia_lester with get_repost
・・・
Sorting out things to go into our “making space” sale. We are running out of space and it is #springcleaning time. So watch this space as I… https://t.co/FXrrP8Scwb
