I always like to have at least three skirts in a range so when I discovered a new supplier of really beautiful linens in Hanoi, I got a bit excited for some plain colour skirts with special details.
The first one is A-line from the waist, in a navy linen. I had cut-aways left over from our Peter Polka dress (also in this range) which needed to join in somehow.
I decided on these enamel shank buttons in a blue-grey, which a little bit retro and sweet.
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The first one is A-line from the waist, in a navy linen. I had cut-aways left over from our Peter Polka dress (also in this range) which needed to join in somehow.
A bit of time spent at the haberdashery market hunting on my haunches for the perfect buttons - the anchor ones where tempting though a little too plasticy.
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The second skirt came out of this watermelon linen. The underlying theme of navy, teale and wood came through with the pocket details - I really love these printed wooden buttons and have been busting to use them. They will also feature on the pockets of our Watermelon dress (also in this range!)
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Here is the embroidery stage of the Picnic at the Pagoda skirt in production. This skirt is from a previous range, we have decided to repeat a small run it since our lovely customers keep asking for it. Get in quick if you are one of those ladies.
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