Where does the time go in a clothing store

Posted on March 16, 2013 by iannina

it is the 16th March 2013 and I am amazed to see the last posting on the site was the 28th August 2012, that is over 5 months ago and yet it only seems like a few weeks ago. So my apologies for the lack of input in the blog, especially as so many good things have been happening.

The new collections are arriving every day and we have already received quite a bit of Rundholz, Black Label and Mainline more to come though and nothing from the Dip collection has arrived yet.

The Nigel Cabourn has arrived and as usual it is great although I am concerned with the shape on some of the jackets, very reminiscent of Comme des Garcons, tight, short and young, so very not our Cabourn customer. That said there is much that is fantastic, all the trousers for example. The camo zip jacket is a peach as are the Japanese collection soft fabric Mallory jackets. The outerwear is as usual excellent with the taped Ventile Aircraft jacket, the Rangoon jacket and the Dobley End on End jacket all being fantastic. The Japanese shirting is brilliant. Nigel has moved some of the Authentic Label manufacturing away from the UK, which will upset a few customers and these shirts are also very reminiscent of shirts from the Comme des Garcons Shirt collection, which is probably far from ideal. Personally I think it is a pity and sticking to the Authentic heritage concepts would be wiser.

The PEdAL ED collection for men from Japan is quite wonderful, and there is not a piece in it that I wouldn’t recommend, comfortable, stylish, casual and very cool and you really do not have to ride a bike to appreciate or wear it. I will be putting the collection on the website this coming week.

The High by Claire Campbell, goes from strength to strength and we are amazed at how well it sells and how good it looks when worn. The are some beautiful lace work pieces in this new collection that have to be seen.

Vivienne Westwood has produced a gem in the Anglomania collection this season and it is hard to not recommend every piece. The Rose Flower print in the long dresses are wonderful and must be seen.

Masnada have produced a small collection for men, which we have now in stock, it is very smart, edgy, beautifully made and as cool as ice, suits, jackets, trousers, waistcoats and coats make up this collection and each piece is special. The womens collection is once again one of my favourites. These items will be available on line from next week.

This season in addition to introducing the Masnada Mens collection we have added a wonderful collection from the French designer Sandrine Philippe. Her collection is as close as you could get to couture from off the peg with each piece having some form of individual attention, eg. hand painted or hand made. We think you will love it.

That is all just for now and I will keep things up to date, Promise!

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The Thomas Crean Sleeping Bag Jacket in Sheepskin Nigel Cabourn Limited Edition

Posted on August 28, 2012 by iannina

Ok here we go again, Nigel Cabourn has produced a wonderful limited edition collection, commemorating the ill-fated Terra Nova Antarctic Expedition of 1912, which resulted in the death of Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans. This jacket is based on one of the members of the Expedition who was chosen not to complete the last push and survived, Thomas Crean. Totally brilliant, made by Aero Leather for Nigel.

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Rundholz release their first fragrance

Posted on August 17, 2012 by iannina
The new Rundholz perfume 03.Apr.1968

Rundholz perfume 03.Apr.1968

Rundholz have released their first fragrance named 03.Apr.1968, I have been told the name is Lenka Rundholz’s birth date. This would be appropriate as it has been Lenka Rundholz’s vision for seven years to create a unique fragrance.

The fragrance fits beautifully in with the clothing styles created by Rundholz, it is different, I would say brave, reminding me in its uniqueness to Comme des Garcon Parfums.

The skills of Arturetto Landi, an Italian perfumer, were brought in to bring the project to fruition and his knowledge and Lenka Rundholz’s vision have come together to produce “a fragrance you will rarely find”.

The composition of 03.Apr.1968 is: Top note: Lychee, Heart note: Heliotrope, Base note: Incense.

We have received stocks of the perfume and I can confirm it is all that is claimed, many will be challenged by it, but those who are not will love it. Beautifully packaged in quality black double boxes and with a ribbon handled bag it will make a gift to remember. see the perfume in the shop

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Fabric Abbreviations

Posted on July 28, 2012 by iannina

We keep getting asked what the abbreviations for fabrics are, so to help here are most of them. We do every so often find a new one so it may not be complete.

AF – Other Fibers
AC – Acetate
CA – Acetate
CLY – Lyocell
CMD – Modal
CO – Cotton
CTA – Triacetate
CU – Cupro
CUP – Cupro
CV – Viscose
EL – Elastane
EA – Elastane
HA – Hemp
LI – Flax/Linen
HA – Hemp
HL – Cotton/Linen
JU – Jute
MA – Modcrylic
MAC – Modacrylic
ME – Metal
MO – Modal
PA – Nylon
PAN – Acrylic
PC – Acrylic
PES – Polyester
PBT -Polyester
PL – Polyester
PM – Metallicized Polyester
PU – Polyurethaneelastomere
PUR – Polyurethane
RA – Ramie
SE – Silk
SI – Sisal
SPA – Spandex
TA – Triacetate
TR – Textile Residues/Unspecified Composition
PC – acrylic
PM – polyester
VI – also viscose
VY – Vinyl
WA – Angora wool
WB – Beaver wool
WG – Vicuna
WK – Camel hair wool
WL – Lama Wool
WM – Mohair (Goat) Wool
WP – also baby alpaca Wool
WO – Wool Sheep
WS – Cashmere Wool (Goat)
WV – Virgin Fleece Wool Sheep
WY – Yak wool

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A Visit To The Nigel Cabourn Studio to see the Spring Summer 2013 Collection

Posted on July 21, 2012 by iannina

In the studio to see the 2013 Spring Summer Nigel Cabourn Collection

I have a friend in the designer products business, interesting items wonderful furniture, lighting and other desirable objects. For the first time he has included a small collection of fashion products and having just received his first collection, he is being approached to see the next collection. “I have only just received the first order”! he said to me “and now they want me to come and see the next season collection”. Well what could I say, that is the fashion business it just rolls on, never stopping. So I shouldn’t be surprised when we received our invitation to go down to Nigel Cabourn’s Studio to view the Spring Summer 2013 Collection, although it only seems like last month that we saw the Autumn Winter 2012 collection.

So Nina, Zac the Corniche Dog and I found ourselves once again heading down towards Newcastle. Last time it was snow and ice, this time the monsoon had arrived and there was certainly no shortage of h2o. We were late Nina had dropped her iphone in the car park near my house and we had given up hope of finding it. We had just crossed the border when my phone rang and, recognising the number, I turned to Nina and said “You are calling me!”. Some lovely soul had found Nina’s phone and handed it in to the police, who called the last number, which was me. So all was well. Many thanks to Sheila from Mauchline who handed it in, you put a smile back on Nina’s face!

All that said, it was great to at last get down to see Nigel and his team again.

We always find the summer collection of a designer the less exciting, however that said Nigel has produced a wonderful collection for 2013 and we found it easy to choose a great selection of strong pieces. Many thanks to Drew, who once again looked after us so well and doubled up as the model.

Small Cricket Inspired Collection for Spring Summer 2013 Nigel Cabourn - Great Stripes

Drew in Nigel Cabourn Cricket Stripe Jacket and Waistcoat

Jacket from brown work suit Nigel Cabourn Spring Summer 2013

Zac the Corniche Dog gives his approval of Nigel's 2013 Spring Summer collection

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New Autumn Winter 2012 HIGH (Claire Campbell) Arriving

Posted on July 9, 2012 by iannina

The first deliveries from HIGH for Autumn Winter 2012

High Latest Autumn Winter 2012


We have had the first of the Autumn Winter 2012 HIGH collection arrive, yep it seems to get earlier every season!

Initially just five pieces, but each one very special, as you would expect from Claire Campbell.

We have had two dresses: the `Bedouin` stretch fabric dress in burgundy and the `Perchance` dress in very dark grey stretch fabric. The Bedouin dress is long and full length, while the Perchance is long at the rear and knee length at the front, very leggy and sexy.

There is only one coat at the moment, but what a coat, this I am, sure will prove to be one of the finest coats anywhere and from anyone for this coming winter season. The `Keeper` black hooded coat mid length (detachable hood with warm fabric lining). Very elaborate and very wearable.

Finally we have received 2 jackets, classic HIGH styling. The `Talli` black jacket with blue pin stripe and the `Novelist` black jacket in stretch fabric. 3 button fastening and velvet edging down sleeves and on lapel. Each is beautifully designed and tailored.

You can find these on the website at Latest High

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We have started the Corniche Summer Sale

Posted on June 20, 2012 by iannina

Corniche Summer Sale 2012 for Rundholz, Nigel Cabourn, High, Vivienne Westwood, Masnada
Just a quick note to let everyone know we have started the Summer Sale at Corniche. We have had a great season, however having said that we must have bought really well as there seems to be so many great pieces in the sale. You will find Rundholz, Nigel Cabourn, High, Masnada, Vivienne Westwood, Comme des Garcons Shirt and others at our Summer Sale discounts. We hope you find something Go to Site

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Gail Berry creates some extra pieces for Corniche

Posted on May 18, 2012 by iannina

Gail Berry has created four extra pieces for Corniche, three dresses and a faux leather coat. This image does not really convey how lovely these pieces are. The silver grey dress is quite spectacular, using the most lovely lace and layer after layer (7 in total) of underdress. The toffee, amber, yellow lace dress is very sexy and beautifully fitted, whilst remaining elegant and extremely stylish. The Keyhole Diva dress in red is double layered, very fitted and slinky, a real head turner. The faux leather coat in chestnut coloured vinyl is great and beautifully lined.  see more

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Rundholz we managed to get some extra pieces

Posted on April 28, 2012 by iannina

Many thanks to Michaela, Tina and Nani at Rundholz who managed to find us a few extra pieces for this season. So we have some more of the floaty net print dresses, the tulip style print and the very loose print over dress. We also have the aqua and white coloured dress in and the jersey dress with print and t-shirt skirt in Purple, which is more raspberry in our opinion. You can see them at Rundholz Shop

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Why I love Nigel Cabourn

Posted on April 24, 2012 by iannina

Nigel working in his studio

Just every once in a while you come across a designer, or a designer evolves into something really special. By some quirk of fate or trait of character they manage to escape the corporate homogeneity, that infects the fashion industry at all levels. When clothing is designed with passion and a total love for the ideas that inspire, when the fabrics are produced with equal attention and care and when each garment is manufactured with a profound desire to do it right to the very highest standards then magic can actually be seen. To achieve all this a clothes designer must know what they want and how to achieve it. They must have an obsession for each part of the process, from the drawingboard to the finished hanging garment. When this happens the clothes become something more than just clothes, they live and breath. Very few and I really mean very few achieve this.

Nigel Cabourn Studio

Nigel Cabourn has been designing clothes in various incarnations for decades and always with a real love of the craft. Since launching his Authentic label (Made in UK) and Mainline (Made in Japan) a few years ago he has encapulated all that is great in clothing with an appeal that crosses the boundaries of age and style. Each garment feels unique and special. Those who wear Nigel’s clothing know what I am talking about, there is very little to compare.

I used to say that Yohji Yamamoto was beyond fashion and in many ways that was true. This can easily be said about Nigel’s clothing, however I suspect even more so as each piece is eminently wearable for everyday use.

So it doesn’t take much to realise I am a real fan of Nigel Cabourn, I love his clothes, his attitude, his attention to detail, his obsessions and what more he is a great guy to know. May he continue to produce the finest clothing around. visit Nigel Cabourn shop

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