No doubt your email inboxes are overflowing as ours have been with various announcements about GDPR and the new European Privacy laws. For us it has been a veritable tsunami of declarations of respect and the whys and wherefores of businesses collecting information. It has been a overwhelming to say the least.
So we chose not to add to the bombardment and decided to wait until the dust had settled before we sought to reassure you that we too treat your information with a great deal of respect.
Fortunately for us we have always been pretty rigorous in ensuring that we treat people’s personal details with the care that they deserve. This includes making sure that there is published information on the website about what we collect and how we use any information that we have. We do however rely on your attention to keep us up to date about any changes.
By the very nature of our business, we perhaps do collect more information than some other businesses but then as we create unique garments specifically for individuals looking for something uniquely original and special then we do need to record whatever is relevant in being able to continue creating outfits that are unique to each person. will continue offering the high level of personal attention to detail that we do already.
We do have different mailing lists for different purposes. So it is important that we know what sort of thing interests you so that we can ensure that you get the most pertinent details for your particular needs and desires. Essentially we always welcome being kept informed about anything you feel that we need to know. You can read our full privacy policy here >> https://charlespatricialester.com/privacy-policy/
The eyes of the world can’t resist watching the fairy tale romance and magic of British Royal Weddings. Who can blame them? Harry and Meghan’s wedding was a delightful parade of all the tradition and romance. What seemed to be different about this wedding was that it was so much more about the eclectic diversity of culture and individual style rather than a crowd conforming to the trends of the day.
Meghan’s dress was beautifully simple and elegant. The wedding guests in their chosen outfits was an amazing display of different designers and unique styling. Long gone are the days where we have to be seen to be wearing skirts of a certain length or donning the typical uniforms of wedding guest attire.
The enjoyment of colour should be part of everyone’s life and if it is colour that a bride wants for her wedding then we can create a gown in any colour that she has a passion to be married in. The traditional white gown often ends up in the back of a wardrobe – not so with one of colour. A colourful wedding gown can be worn many times without being out of place at all sorts of functions.
As always, at these events, there is much discussion about the wedding, the dress, the cost to the taxpayer and on and on. But all other things aside, what a refreshing change to watch a happy loving couple getting married, with all the amazing pomp and ceremony that the British do so well. Did we all weep watching the exuberant and joyous crowds cheering them on? What a wonderful blast of happiness thrown into our lives which relieved the continual negativity that pervades the media these days.
The dress – well I thought it was lovely in its elegant and understated style. Maybe there was symbolism in the simplicity and the delicate mistiness of the veil. Had they thought that deeply that it should be a reflection of an ordinary girl marrying her charming prince – but the encrusted crown of diamonds confirming her new status – who knows?
The simple bouquet and the hairstyle slightly loose were perfect and natural looking. Some said the dress did not fit properly, but the fabric, the style and the occasion would have dictated that the poor girl would have to be comfortable and also be able to wave to the crowd without being restricted by too tightly fitted sleeves. And the fabric did not crush like the crumpled paper of Princess Diana’s dress – it looked pristine throughout the day. Too much lycra is used these days to give that unforgiving body shaping. This was not a day for lycra – it was a day for the luxury of pure silk.
What I did enjoy, more than anything, was the wonderful fashion parade. How fabulous to see hundreds of lovely clothes that were not ‘red carpet/reveal all’ completely sex orientated. Elegant ‘anyone can wear’ clothes and lots of glorious and diverse hats were there to enjoy. One hat in particular, worn by Kate the Duchess of Cambridge, really appealed to me – I loved the flowers tucked under the rim instead of plonked on the top. I did think some hats were selfishly chosen when you see poor Elton John hidden behind a big tilted hat. We could sit there and marvel at the elegant simple polka dot dress worn by one of the guests and gasp as the green leprechaun outfit adorned with old fashioned Christmas crepe paper frills.
I loved Doria Ragland’s outfit and our hearts went out to her sitting quietly, on her own, so gently serene and dignified – I wonder what thoughts went through her mind on this beautiful surreal sunny day in the grandest of ancient English Castles in a land far far away! And wasn’t it special to see our own Royal Prince of Wales take her hand to lead her to the vestry for the formal signatures.
Seeing as you did so brilliantly with helping us find new names for colours, how about a name for a new style?
Just like any of our creations it can be made in any colour using a variety of prints so it is the shape of the garment that requires a specific identity.
So what do you think?
Other names we’ve used before range from classics like Florence, Venetian, Lauder and so on to things like Eccentric, Crazy, ( for asymmetrical styles), Anybody’s and soon.
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So here’s another #colourchallenge for you. This is a slightly muted version of our Peacock. What should we call it?
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Challenge for you!
We could do with a new name for this gorgeous purple silk. What does it remind you of?
#colourchallenge #luxurycolour #bespokecolour
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Spring greens! The non-edible kind that tells of of the delights of warmer days and brighter sunshine on its way. At last! Time to get the paint palette out and create some new colours. It’s definitely the warmest day of the year here for a change. Spring has been a long time coming.
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Is it any wonder that we love the Impressionists? Inspirations or just inspired by the same vibrancy of colour we all see in nature? Either way it was a delicious treat spending time at the National Gallery a couple of weeks ago and drinking in the colour and creativity.
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Just love the way that there are so many colours in one piece of cloth that makes the fabric glow especially when light plays a part in highlighting the textures and shapes created. Add a moving body in the garment, a beautiful elegant feminine form and her movement brings a work of art to life. How cool is that?? #artofgrace #luxuryart #femininebeauty #artofcolour #textileartist #luxuryfashion #wearableart
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Just love the way that there are so many colours in one piece of cloth that makes the fabric glow especially when light plays a part in highlighting the textures and shapes created. Add a moving body in the garment, a beautiful elegant feminine form and her movement brings a work of art to life. How cool is that??
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A new silk velvet rug in the process of being created by @georginalester using a selection of hand painted silk velvet pieces left over from making various jackets and coats.
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