Sketchbooks - Fairy Tale of London

Autumn/Winter 2006 saw the launch of our Fairy Tale of London Collection; inspired by the work of Hans Christian Andersen. Below you will find colour swatches, early sketches, inspirations and screen print experiments. Some items from the Fairy Tale of London Collection are available to buy in our sale section.

Early ideas for 1960s printed silk evening dress

Inspiration - Kensington Gardens Vase

Cardigan sketch

Papercut trial

Papercut experiments

Inspiration - Greta Garbo's embroidered wrap coat

Printed Scarf Squares

'Perfect' Cocktail Dress sketch

Clematis colour pallet

Hans Christian Andersen inspired paper cuts

First Enchanted Forest design

Frog Prince Devore Jacket sketch

How to wear a head scarf

Laser-cut shape tests in variety of materials

Mimosa colour pallet

Cashmere tank and Secret Garden bubble skirt sketch

Hans Christian Andersen papercut

Colour and papercut trials

Red evening dress with laser-cut flowers

Enchanted Forest puff-sleeved bolero jacket

Screen print - Aska Ascher