Bordeaux - colour of night...

Monday, 19 September 2011 21:25:41 Europe/London

bordeaux_silkBordeaux is a noble colour and we wanted to share a stylish way of composing an outfit with this seasons one of favourite colour. 

This bordeaux silk skirt and blouse is best accessorized with the Demure Look Pure Silk Dots Scarf. 



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Come Rain or Shine!

Tuesday, 26 July 2011 13:23:41 Europe/London

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Summer is officially here but somedays it feels like the early days of spring. We wanted to share with you an outfit that will make you feel great rain or shine.

Leather is great for a vintage look. We teamed it up with our romantic Pure Silk Secret Garden Scarf and Owen Barry Large Francine Body Bag - Puppy in leather.

Why not add our Lace Print Umbrella as accessory for rainy days? What do you think?

 

 

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Add colour to your Palazzo

Monday, 4 July 2011 19:48:27 Europe/London

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Inspired from the 70s , the palazzo trousers  on the catwalks as the biggest trend for the spring/summer 2011.

 But how do you accessorize them? Well, we teamed them up with our red Small Over The Shoulder Bag and Pure Silk Lily Print Scarf for a stylish and fashionable look.

 The Demure Look Pure Silk Scarf adds a floral touch to the outfit which makes the pieces great for daywear but could also turn them into a chic evening wear with a pair of high heels. 

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Ottoman Art and Designs on Silk Scarves!!!

Wednesday, 29 June 2011 23:26:35 Europe/London

Demure Looks newest range is inspired from the Ottoman Art Designs.pure_silk_carnation_scarf

Pure Silk Carnation Scarf

In the early arts from the early Ottoman period it is apparent that the art and design were inspired from Byzantine, Mamluk, and Persian traditions. These traditions formed into a new version with Ottoman artistic definition. Significant changes came about with the establishment of the new capital Istanbul. The 14th century is the period that the basis of the Classic Ottoman Art starts. The fabrics of this period involves large motives and very fresh colors.

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Textile Fragment, second half of 16th century; Ottoman - Silk and metal thread; a compound weave (satin and twill)

pure_silk_tulip_scarfPure Silk Tulip Scarf

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Mirror, second quarter of 16th century; Ottoman, Turkey, Iron, ivory and gold

The reign of Süleyman (popularly known as "the Magnificent" or "the Lawmaker"), often regarded as a "Golden Age," was defined by geographic expansion, trade, and economic growth, as well as cultural and artistic activity.

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Iznik Tiles in Topkapi Palace / Istanbul

During the late fifteenth and sixteenth centuries, developments occurred in every artistic field, with those in architecture, calligraphy, manuscript painting, textiles, and ceramics being particularly significant. Apart from Istanbul, various cities in the provinces were also recognized as major artistic and commercial centres: Iznik was renowned for ceramics, Bursa for silks and textiles, Cairo for the production of carpets, and Baghdad for the arts of the book.

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Pure Silk Rectangular Iznik Scarf

In the Ottoman Silk art three roundel dots (motives), tulip, blossom motives together with large pinecones, plane leaves, pomegranate motives are enchanting we believe! What do you think?




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