Scotland Calling..
No joke..since the remains of Hurricane Bertha blew through, the temps in London have kept falling..we were down to single figures this morning – but it does make looking at autumn clothes that much easier…
Like the new, vibrant ready-to-wear collection by Barrie, the historic Scottish cashmere manufacturer now owned by Chanel.
Chanel purchased Barrie Knitwear in 2012 saving the jobs of all 176 employees when it went into administration at a time when it seemed mass-produced synthetic fibres would rule the world.
This is their first ready-to-wear collection, designed by Odile Massuger and it magically weaves all the best elements both Companies have to give: Quality, luxury (3 fleeces used per jumper), care (they bathe their yarn in Sottish river water to make it softer) and cutting-edge design that’s allowed to take risks: clashing colours and mashing patterns..camo with fair isle, modern with old..
Take this scarf...the front..
But lets not forget the back..all in all, it’s an incredible, edible combination..
Laters, Kate x
Maison Bentley Style 
I was reading while ago of the take-over and was really glad that Chanel rescued the company, the jobs and the know-how! it would have been such a pity to lose it all.
I like the green and blue dress!
I love that scarf and the dress with the green camo skirt. I also love cashmere – sigh – my pocket book won’t love these items. XO
… and we’re back to normal, temperature-wise! Switched to ankle boots and opaque tights this morning, that scarf is just what I need… xxx
Just looked on the website, I can’t see any stockists for Scotland?! Surely I must be missing something!
Fie x Coffee & Confetti
Wow–that’s not your grandmother’s cashmere! It all looks wonderful–such a happy ending!
It is good to know that something like that doesn’t go lost. It has to be a dream to be in that cashmere dress. Kate, I am so sorry for you under that weather! Here is not that bad but it is already sad to be in August contemplating the idea of turning the heating on.
I nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award, here’s the link! http://simplymything.wordpress.com/2014/08/19/one-lovely-blog-award/ xoxo
I love the green and blue dress – looks v stylish xxx
Ooh I love this! Cashmere may be the most wonderful material I can think of, and mix that with good fashion and we’re in business 🙂 Thanks for sharing!