Abbie Walsh - one-off vintage fashion accessories

Tuesday 4 November 2014

Abbie Walsh X Dark Horse in Look Magazine

In this weeks Look Magazine, main fashion feature 'Lessons in Ladylike' featuring a beautiful one-off shot blue/lilac chiffon pussy bow collar by Abbie Walsh X Dark Horse. The shoot is classic tailoring with a feminine twist, photographed by Helen Mcardle and styled by Lucie Clifford.

Go to Abbie Walsh shop or contact info@abbiewalsh.com for enquires.


Monday 6 October 2014

Cosmopolitan November

In the new November issue of Cosmopolitan, Abbie Walsh white cotton peter pan collar worn in the 'Toddlers & Tiara's' Beauty shoot. Super cute pastel pink bubble gum colours, collar worn with gorgeous Bella Freud Jumper and Alex Monroe earrings.

Words and Beauty Cassie Powney, Fashion and shoot director Shelly Vella and Photographs Mark Cant.

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Monday 29 September 2014

Porter Magazine Winter 2014

Sensational shoot in the Winter issue of Porter Magazine. True Romance shot in the Gardens of Ninfa outside Rome.  Styled by Maya Zepinic, photographed by Erik Madigan Heck, model Ava Smith, wearing Abbie Walsh black tulle gloves, alongside Celine and Dolce & Gabbana.

Again wearing Abbie Walsh black tulle fingerless gloves, with Rochas, Alexander Mcqueen and Dolce & Gabbana. Romance, regal and warmth with rich and lush colours, sight sensation. Love, Love, Love!

The whole issue is full of inspiration and lovelyness, luxury at it's finest, Porter magazine is powered by net-a-porter

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Saturday 27 September 2014

Style Me Vintage Accessories by Naomi Thompson & Liz Tregenza

 Style Me Vintage Accessories by Naomi Thompson & Liz Tregenza, published by Pavilion 25th September. A guide to collectable hats, gloves, bags, shoes, costume jewellery & more.
This fantastic new book is a feast for vintage lovers and collectors. The book features a beautiful collection of vintage accessories, including an Abbie Walsh 1940's flower headdress.
 The author Naomi Thompson (sitting), is a highly knowledgeable stylist, vintage addict and professional treasure hunter. Naomi is seen here with Liz Tregenza, fashion historian, wearing a headdress made from original 1940's flowers and ribbons.
 The book is divided into topics, covering all accessories, with a informative breakdown of the history of each specific accessory, accompanied with beautiful and inspiring pictures. Hats and Headpieces features the author Naomi Thompson wearing the Abbie Walsh Flower Garland headdress made from original 1940's felt flowers and ribbons.
The back pages include vintage shopping guides, Abbie Walsh listed...
 'We are also fond of modern pieces by indie designers who have put their own creative touch to an old design. These are the collectables of the future.'

Very excited to have been a small part of the this inspiring Style Me Vintage book.

Priced at £10.49 Available to buy from Amazon here

For more info on the authors other books and writings go to Naomi Thompson and Liz Tregenza

Thursday 4 September 2014

Philippa Buxton wearing an Abbie Walsh Dress

Beautiful Philippa Buxton, singer actress, at a family wedding, wearing an Abbie Walsh 1940's vintage dress. The layers of blue tulle with shots of silver, had been restored and sprinkled with navy blue vintage fabric flowers. When a vintage dress fits like a glove.... This is it x






Thursday 21 August 2014

Brides Honeymoon Guide 2014/15

Abbie Walsh X Dark Horse navy blue vintage silk polka dot bow collar, featured in the new Conde Nast Brides magazine Honeymoon Guide for 2014/15.

                    www.bridesmagazine.co.uk

Featured in 'The (pack) IT LIST' put together by the Fashion and Beauty Editor Astrid Joss, our Bow and leather collar sits on the 'All aboard' page, 'sailor stripes meet polka dot for a modern take on nautical'. As seen here with an array of fabulous selection of pieces from Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera and Jennifer Behr. Loving the Cole & Son wallpaper too!

Bow Collars available from www.abbiewalsh.bigcartel.com and The Shh Shed by appointment.

For custom orders (fabric and leather colours) please contact Abbie at info@abbiewalsh.com or Jenny at info@darkhorseornament.co.uk 

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Tuesday 19 August 2014

Abbie Walsh X Dark Horse

Very excited to present this project....

In a Collaboration between Abbie Walsh and Dark Horse our collection of one-off statement collars in vintage fabric and adjustable leather, capture the spirit of a 60's Bardot. Paying homage to the enduring allure of the pussy-bow, they are designed to be sexy, daring, outspoken, fun, charismatic and above all, chic. 

The collars come in three different sizes, Mini, Midi and Maxi.


The Mini 

The Midi


The Maxi

NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE  www.abbiewalsh.bigcartel.com

The collar design will be an ongoing project and custom orders (fabric and leather colour) are welcome, 

to enquire please contact Abbie at info@abbiewalsh.com or Jenny at info@darkhorseornament.co.uk


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Wednesday 30 July 2014

Brides September / October issue

The inspiring issue of Sept/Oct Brides magazine features an Abbie Walsh soft delicate tulle lace headscarf with white vintage flowers, along with a white silk organza headscarf, both especially made for the shoot. They jetted off to Santorini, Greece, for a beautiful shoot, styled by Bryony Toogood and photographed by Esther Haase.



















The 'Let's play dress up!' shoot is super cute with a whimsical fairytale story, princess, crowns and layers of amazing fabrics. This shoot is styled by Bryony Toogood and photographed by Ed Miles. The shoot features an Abbie Walsh vintage beaded crown which has been restored, made with twinkley glass beads and diamonte, there is no denying this is a fairytale crown!

To enquire contact info@abbiewalsh.com or visit www.abbiewalsh.bigcartel.com

Thursday 26 June 2014

Lana Del Rey British Vogue



We have been working through press images to produce some presscards. This shoot is one of my all time favourites, Lana Del Rey wearing Abbie Walsh cuffs and collar, which were made for the March 2012 British Vogue shoot.
Just found this Lana Del Rey 'behind the scenes' video which was taken at the shoot
                   www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGHhVCKWUPE

The collar and cuffs were made from vintage white cotton broderie anglaise with handsewn vintage red sequins and red silk ties on the cuffs. Photographed by the iconic Mario Testino and styled by the fantastic Lucinda Chambers.

            
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Monday 2 June 2014

Brides July/August Issue



Beautiful new issue of July/August Conde Nast Brides Magazine. Abbie Walsh features in this stunning Scotland Highland Shoot 'Highland Drama...' Our lace cuffs make a sneak appearance along side this amazing Vivienne Westwood dress and Maison Michel Paris Veil. Stylist Bryony Toogood, Photographed Lucia O'Connor-McCarthy

Hey Sugar! shoot, styled by Bryony Toogood and photographed by Ed Miles, indulges on ''this season's prettiest pinks'' featuring an Abbie Walsh pink beaded collar with vintage flower. Available online www.abbiewalsh.bigcartel.com




On the Chiconomy pages, Fashion and Beauty Editor Astrid Joss puts together a fantastic collection of inspiring bridal pieces. Abbie Walsh Velvet Rose headband with art deco diamonte features on 'Free Spirit'. On the Cirque Du so-gorgeous collection features a mohair and silk satin cape shrug. For enquires please contact info@abbiewalsh.com

Friday 30 May 2014

Lucy and Jon Steckbeck's Cheltenham Wedding

Mrs Lucy Steckbeck (nee Colburn) wedding in Cheltenham, Lucy wearing an Abbie Walsh bespoke antique flower headpeice, handstitched belt and personalised wedding garter. Lucy looking so radiant, relaxed and chic in her wedding outfit.
Beautiful bride Lucy married Jon Steckbeck at Cheltenham registry office and had a relaxed, intimate, fun wedding with the sun shining, celebrating with close family and friends at a lovely country pub. Sounds perfect x

Tuesday 22 April 2014

Brides May/June Chiconomy Pages





Abbie Walsh accessories feature in the new May/June issue of the Beautiful Conde Nast Brides magazine. On the Chiconomy pages, you can find a delicate collection of accessories, 'Pearls vs Lace' feature a one-off lace collar (no.10) and shrug (no.8), embellished with vintage trims and made using antique lace. On the striking 'Black vs White' page you will find a pair of black cotton frill cuffs with Victorian buttons (no.3). 
www.bridesmagazine.co.uk

Go to www.abbiewalsh.bigcartel.com to view latest beautiful one-off pieces





Friday 18 April 2014

Louise Dearman wearing Star Necklace

The gorgeous talented Louise Dearman wearing her Abbie Walsh Leather star necklace, made using antique leather and with handstitched gold vintage sequins. Louise is a British musical theatre actor and recording artist....Boy can she sing!!www.louisedearman.com

Tuesday 15 April 2014

Faversham Pop-Up Shop



 A few pic's from the Abbie Walsh Pop-Up Shop in Faversham, Kent. We had such a lovely time with everyone that came through our doors. Had a very busy time keeping up with stock, new pieces came in everyday. Lots of friendly faces, new clients and fun chat's, exciting projects coming up. 



Thank you to everyone that visited and helped, it was a dream x







Monday 31 March 2014

Pop-Up Shop 7th-12th April


Abbie Walsh Pop-Up Shop coming to our lovely home town Faversham, Kent, 7th - 12th April. Selling beautiful one-off accessories & clothing, lovingly handstitched using vintage materials, we're very excited, everyone welcome x

Sunday 2 February 2014

Brides March/April - two sensational shoots and two beautiful shopping pages


In love....the story in this photo shoot is a dream for me, who's love and experience of theatre has very much inspired my work. In the current issue of Brides magazine, 'Cirque du so-gorgeous!' Features my one-off organza brodierie anglaise collar with a glass vintage button and ruby red vintage sequins (a similar design used in the Lana Del Rey, March 2012 British Vogue shoot). This shoot is photographed by Lucia O'Connor-McCarthy, styling by Bryony Toogod, 'Be inspired by the theatrical - pouf up the volume and sprinkle fairy dust over your anti-trad accessories' To view this collar and other one-off pieces visit my online shop 

Featured here In the exquisite shoot 'She adores detail' is an Abbie Walsh vintage iridescent sequin and bronze flower bead collar. Simply stunning shoot, photographs Carl Bengtsson, styling Bryony Toogood. 'Lavish amounts of lace, out-sized accessories and an abundance of floral accents' Bellissima

Next up from the new March/April issue of Conde Nast Brides magazine. Chiconomy shopping pages are inspired by the spring/summer 2014 Fashion Runways. The fashion and beauty editor, Astrid Joss puts together a beautiful collection of pieces. Featured here is my Lilac organza necklace, to see full details visit my online shop

Very lucky to have four pieces featured in the March/April issue of Brides, such an inspiring issue whether you're a bride to be or not. This shopping page is beautifully put together by fashion and beauty editor Astrid Joss 'Beauty' 'She's a natural' featuring my daisy porcelain and pearl crown. So pretty, 'simple and stunning'

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