charles & patricia lester look book - february 2012
DESCRIPTION
Luxury artisan apparel collection created by couturier arttists using their own unique coloured and textured fabrics. These pieces are either one of a kind or in very limited editions. A taster of the wonderful creations designed and hand crafted by Charles and Patricia Lester - luxury fashion designers and creators of unique hand painted textilesTRANSCRIPT
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Charles & Patricia LesterLook Book
All Pictures and designs in this look book are the property of
Charles & Patricia Lester
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ContentsIntroduction
The Collection
Scarves and Shawls
Press
Contact Details
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Charles and Patricia Lester - Designer collections
Their use of colour is unsurpassed, as are the innovative techniques; which they have developed over the years. Every idea and invention is experimented with until the evolved process is perfected. Beyond the concept of couture - they paint into each piece of cloth the shadows and light that an artist would use to show the richness and luminosity of a garment, casting spells of colour and dimension that deceive the mind and the eye. The fabrics are then crafted by their small skilled team into extraordinary pieces. All the work is completed 'in house' including the painting, hand printing and hand pleating as well as the final construction. Unhindered by the constraints of conventional sewing traditions, the clothes are moulded onto the body using the qualities of the cloth to dictate the method of construction. The clothes are sensual and minimalist, uncluttered and refined in shaping.
Patricia's hallmark - meticulous attention to detail - has attracted an impressive number of admirers, who appreciate the craftsmanship as well as the 'inspired' qualities of the collections. They are luxurious clothes that touch the spirituality and femininity of the wearer as no other designer can. Royalty and icons of the film world and the pop world alike enjoy the unique fashion style of these designers.
The Lesters' passion for textiles has lead to the extension of the business into the film and opera world as well as an interesting home interior collection. They undertake commission work for theatre and interiors including costumes, tapestries, bedcovers, cushions, throws, screens and curtains. Pleated silks, sumptuous velvets, all painted and printed in such a way as to compliment the most exotic antiques or futuristic interiors. The textiles have a timeless quality, which adapt like a chameleon to any environment.
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Velvet devore Square Arthur Coat over Pleated Silk Vest Two Piece
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Pleated Silk Vest Two Piece
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Velvet devore Krystal Coat over Silk Two Piece
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Velvet Jackie Coat and
Rebecca Dress
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Velvet Lucy Dress
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Pleated Silk Tailcoat over Velvet Lucy Dress
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Velvet Lady Jane Dress
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Velvet and Pleated Silk Lucianna Dress
Long
Short
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Velvet Devore Short Lucy
Dress
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Velvet Devore Overblouse
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Pleated Silk Little Tudor Jacket
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Full Bias Velvet
Patchwork Skirt
Slim Bias Velvet Skirt
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Pleated silk Summer Jacket
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Velvet devore Krystal Coat over Pleated Silk Lily Dress
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Velvet and Pleated Silk LuciannaDress
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Velvet devore Mistress Iris Dress
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Velvet Little Eve Wrap jacket over Pleated Silk Two Piece
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Velvet Vivaldi Coat with Metallic Gold Print
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Velvet Fanette Dress with Metallic Gold Print
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Velvet Devore Florence
Coat
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Pleated Silk Tailcoat over Marbled Silk Danuta Dress
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Marbled Silk Danuta Dress
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Scarves and Shawls
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Hello Magazine
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Window display in Liberty of London
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Various press images
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Vogue and Cosmopolitan pictures
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Epicurean Life magazine
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Film
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Currently in production and featuring NataliaVodianova shown above wearing her originalFortuny dress. Charles & Patricia Lester wereasked to replicate this dress for Natalia to wear inthe film.
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V & A Museum fashion show
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Sheila Hancock
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Whoopi Goldberg at the Toni Awards
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