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Blog posts about anything and everything to do with designing, making, choosing, buying, and looking after beautiful handmade knitwear and bespoke gifts
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Sustainability and fast fashion: thoughts on the lifecycle of a cotton T shirt
Sustainability and fast fashion: Vivienne Westwood said "Buy less, choose well, make it last. Quality not quantity." How does mass produced fashion impact our planet? When we understand this, we can begin to restore a healthy, sustainable environment. This blog post discusses the lifecycle of a cotton T shirt, sustainability, and how fast fashion impacts our planet. #sustainability #fastfashion #knitwear #slowfashion www.susanholtonknitwear.com
East Molesey handmade women's knitwear suits Theo Paphitis
Retail entrepreneur Theo Paphitis gave my handmade women's knitwear a Twitter Boost when I was selected as one of his #SBS (Small Business Sunday) winners. Last month my local magazine featured my knitwear under the title ‘jumper for joy’ - great title! #womensknitwear #Surrey #knitwear #handmade www.susanholtonknitwear.com
How to choose and buy knitwear (online) which will actually fit you
Buying online gives you access to all the knitwear in the world from your keyboard, in every size and colour. But you can't try it on before you buy, so it's especially important to know your real measurements. So here is how to measure, choose and buy the right size clothes when you are shopping online. So you get the right size. First time. #measuring #sizing www.susanholtonknitwear.com
My #SBS win - how my contemporary knitwear got a boost from Theo Paphitis!
Celebrating Theo Paphitis and #SBS (Small Business Sunday), ‘original contemporary knitwear for real women of all ages shapes and sizes’. www.susanholtonknitwear.com
Contemporary Knitwear Spring Super Sale 2016
My sale is by appointment at my home-studio near Kingston in Surrey.
To make your appointment: ideally, please email me with your preferred dates and times. If you prefer, you are welcome to phone me on 020 8941 0441.
British knitwear designer Susan Holton selected for Crafts Council Directory
My knitwear has been selected for inclusion in the Crafts Council's curated Directory of Makers.
Luxury silk knitwear - hand painted silk tops Summer offer
Sale price £59.50/reduced from £89.50 - for August and September only
Luxury knitwear brand Susan Holton Knitwear at Art in Action July 2015
I shall be exhibiting in the Marketplace (stand G5). In addition to my knitwear you'll find other textiles, jewellery...
Jacqueline Gold says #WOW about East Molesey designer knitwear business
On 22 April 2015 I became a proud winner of Jacqueline Gold's coveted 'Women on Wednesday' award.
Jacqueline Gold supports and promotes female entrepreneurs in a number of ways ...
Contemporary knitwear inspired by vintage fashion from the 1920s
Some of my designs use folds and pleats; some have geometric patterns. I've been looking at knitwear and fashion from the 1920s...
Contemporary Textiles Fair 2015 at the Landmark Arts Centre, Teddington
The 2015 Contemporary Textiles Fair was from 6th to 8th March. It showcased over 76 individual designer makers offering an eclectic range of wearable and hangable textile art...
British knitwear designers in 'Winter Warmers' at Artichoke Gallery
The current exhibition is Winter Warmers. I'm really pleased to be able to say that there's a collection of my knitwear in the exhibition...
Six exhibitors - six days - Christmas Contemporary Craft and Design Fair at RHS Gardens Wisley, Surrey
...I and more than 100 of the best and most creative contemporary craft designer-makers could be found at RHS Gardens Wisley, Surrey (UK)...
Christmas Contemporary Craft and Design Fair at RHS Gardens Wisley, Surrey
My knitwear could be seen and bought for 6 days last week (25th to 30th November 2014) at the fabulous Christmas Contemporary Craft and Design Fair at RHS Gardens at Wisley...
Craft and Design Magazine article on Susan Holton Knitwear Nov/Dec 2014
I'm so pleased about this - the November/December 2014 edition of Craft and Design Magazine features a double page spread all about my knitwear...
Fashion and Textile Museum Exhibition: Knitwear from Chanel to Westwood
As a knitwear designer, I knew as soon as I heard about this exhibition that it would be top of my list to visit... and it didn't disappoint! It's an inspirational exhibition...