Yearly Archives: 2012

How we now laugh!

The Mystery of Liz Jones. There was great excitement in the Carolyn de la Drapiere studio – the inimitable Liz Jones was coming to visit and take a look at our new collection. The date and time had been set through a series of emails and the preparations began! Previous appointments and plans for the day… Read more »

Carolyn de la Drapiere Shines at the Ideal Home Show

Fashion Show Earls Court – London March 17th and 18th. What an event – Gorgeous models attracting a great crowd and creating an electric atmosphere as Models of Diversity strutted their stuff at the Ideal Home Show Fashion show. It is always a privilege to work with Angel Sinclair and her fabulous team who advocate… Read more »

Fashion Show -Earls Court

    The Ideal Home Show   – Fashion Show –   Earls Court – London,  March 17th and 18th  –   The biggest home show in Britain opened its doors to thousands of people flocking in to see the latest technology for homes of the future. Lights that switch on and off with a… Read more »

Spring News at Drapiere

Champagne corks explode and the bubbles flow – We are celebrating the arrival of Spring! And with spring comes colour – bouncing forth with vibrance and energy, spilling over in bold prints, feisty florals and playful feminine pastels. Girls, the weather is heating up and so is the fashion. All making a grand statement as… Read more »

Proud Sponsors if the Welsh Rugby Team

Carolyn de la Drapiere is a proud sponsor of London Welsh Rugby Club and to get right involved with the spirit of the club and to make the most of our partnership, we organised a photoshoot that was like none other we have ever done! Take six gorgeous, muscly rugby players, One beautiful blonde model… Read more »

The Funniest Photoshoot ever…

The Funniest Photoshoot Ever! If only I could tell you all about the hilarious goings on with the photoshoot we did with the London Welsh Rugby team. It was completely comical with all sorts of shenanigans and naughty quips and more laughter than you could possibly imagine.   (poses in the locker room!) However girls,… Read more »

Vintage Fairs

Clothes in Clerkenwell, Handbags in Hammersmith, Treasures in Chelsea, Vintage Vanity !! Ladies, as you know I love Vintage…. Vintage dresses, bags, shoes, hats, gloves, lace, buckles, haberdashery and above all – jewellery. For some reason, I like things that have had a long fascinating history and that have been worn and loved before. They… Read more »

Curves in couture

for Carolyn de la Drapiere at the Curves in Couture Fashion Show LondonThe world’s most stunningly beautiful plus size models took part in this amazing show that not only showed off a number of collections from renowned designers, but also raised money and awareness for the very commendable charity, ‘The Advance Centre’ which specialises in… Read more »

A New Year is Here….

There's Nothing like a New Year. 2012 is here…. (Fireworks over Big Ben) I like nothing more than the start of a new year. Fireworks exploding with much gusto, Champagne corks popping, ridiculous New Year resolutions being made that will never be kept, Auld Lang Syne being sung, mainly out of tune due to a… Read more »