INTRODUCING GUEST BLOGGER JOHANNA STEPHENSON, V&A SHOP
Have you been feeling the chill in the air lately? It’s that time of year when we finally have to admit defeat to autumn, store away our summer dresses, and take cover under multiple layers for warmth.
The frantic scouring of the shops to update our winter wardrobes has begun! However, we urge you to take a walk, have a deep breath out in the cool fresh air, and carefully consider which winter staple will shelter you stylishly through to the other side…
To help you make an informed decision on this winter investment, allow us to recount to you what it feels like to put Helen Moore’s faux fur around your neck and shoulders…
Faux fur is one of the biggest fashion trends this winter and luckily for you three beautiful pieces by Helen Moore have ‘blown in’ to complement our Wedding Dresses exhibition range.
Starting from the top we have a Claret Faux Fur Vixen Stole – designed to hang long with a ‘tail’ finish on each end or to be worn as a wrap.
As well as an asymmetric Claret Faux Fur Collar which can be worn to the side or simply crossed at the front.
Taking inspiration from the classic styles of the movie stars of the early twentieth century, is a stunning Shocking Pink Faux Fur collar.
The highlight of our collection is the exquisite Faux Fur Snow white cape with a warm lining and hood; perfect for keeping the chills at bay at a romantic winter wedding.
Helen Moore is a family business, specialising in faux fur clothing and accessories, set up in 1982 by husband and wife duo Stan and Helen. Both graduates from Goldsmith University, they have built the business up over the past 30 years while also raising their three children, two of whom now work in the business too.
What makes these items so special is the attention to detail and care that goes in to every item. Each component is cut by hand before being passed on to the highly skilled machinists. Finally the finishing team take over and brush each seam out by hand to ensure a smooth finish.
So, as you imagine the warmth and delight that spreads as you throw the softest and most sumptuous faux furs around you neck, remember that it’s not all doom and gloom out there.
I want to know if you have in stock faux fur collar in white or cream colour and how much