William Morris Vs Liberty Prints

Arthur Liberty started his career as an apprentice draper, after 10 years he started his own business based on the skills he'd learnt as an apprentice. He named his company 'The East India House' and sold only oriental rugs and other fabrics. His business took off to a rapid start, he then began dying some of the fabrics in the style of oriental prints, it was then during the 1920s when he used the liberty print although he first used floral and paisley prints to construct the liberty print. 

William Morris was inspired by Indian sourced textiles. He also was inspired by the culture and studied them using many rich fabrics. Indian textiles at the time were also marketed by Liberty and Co.

William Morris's prints were fairly complex, and he used colours that were particually prominent in Indian fabrics. He was also greatly inspired by the Victoria and Albert Museum, known at the time as the South Kensington museum. He was encouraged to introduce natural colored dyes on fabrics.

There is a link between Liberty Print and William Morris's print designs. They are both British and both inspired by cultural influences, both fabrics are still produced today hand in hand.

Liberty Prints in Jack Wills

Jack Wills is a popular clothing brand aimed and university students with bright colours and quirky patterns and many historical influences, one of which is the liberty print.

The Etchingham Liberty Print Bag from Jack Wills has a historical background which goes to show that historical influences are still in fashion today,  A print and concept established decades ago still influcences designers of today have taken their own go on an original design and used fabrics and bright colours.

Liberty Prints

The Liberty Print has made a huge comeback in Jack Wills Autumn/Winter 2013 collection.With many Liberty Print patterns shown in Jack Wills collections including make up bags and other cosmetic accessories, selling nationwide goes to show the originality of such a concept selling out its prints worldwide, it goes to show that history is still a major influence in todays fashion and never dies as to say the Liberty Print is a huge success and will stay in fashion.

Winter Boots!

There's nothing more on trend this winter that a pair of killer boots! A simple pair of black leather boots can completely make an outfit, and not to mention are easy to pick up without that deathly price tag. I've been looking for the 'perfect pair' and have come across many successful high street shops where I've found boots to die for, my favourite is House of Fraser, they have endless pairs and a huge sale! What more could you ask for? On the other hand if your looking to splash the cash and your wanting to treat yourself to a pair of designer label, gorgeous and a high quality boot, Michael Kors is the one to go for, Michael Kors had a range of gorgeous leather boots that are truly irresistible! One definitely worth saving for! My favourite from his range is a two toned brown and black boot, I've already started saving!

Michael Kors- Andina boot from
www.ab10.com £228

 

House of Fraser- Carvela well knee
boots, was £220 now £109