Jasper Conran Archives - Elena Bowes https://elenabowes.com/tag/jasper-conran/ New York-London design & culture writer of a certain vintage looking for meaning and wholeness in life Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:02:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.4 https://i0.wp.com/elenabowes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-tile.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Jasper Conran Archives - Elena Bowes https://elenabowes.com/tag/jasper-conran/ 32 32 65186774 Summer-time Birthday Presents https://elenabowes.com/summer-time-birthday-presents/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=summer-time-birthday-presents Fri, 23 May 2014 14:15:18 +0000 http://elenabowes.com/?p=876 For some reason I like Gemini’s (being one myself, I guess we are pretty terrific) so I need to get going on the birthday present front. South Kensington never fails me, especially since Jasper Conran took over the helm of his father’s concept shop. It’s full of fun, unusual pieces like this aluring backgammon board…...

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]]> For some reason I like Gemini’s (being one myself, I guess we are pretty terrific) so I need to get going on the birthday present front. South Kensington never fails me, especially since Jasper Conran took over the helm of his father’s concept shop. It’s full of fun, unusual pieces like this aluring backgammon board…

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Or this iconic surfboard…

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But somehow neither the board nor the board screamed ‘Buy Me’. Instead, I settled on a book about gorgeous Hollywood stars and their most loyal, hairy pals.

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From Conran’s I walked down Walton Street to Laurence Coste’s friendly jewellery shop, a bijoux boutique full of unique, one-off pieces that change weekly.

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I love this tray of colourful summery rings. Perfect pressies.

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Or these glass and onyx earrings that can be clipped or pierced.

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As is too often the case, I ended up treating myself to an early birthday present, the topaz and rose gold plated ring the manager was wearing (was being the operative word).

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Finally, I stopped in at Salt Resort Wear which has great bikinis, kaftans, summer hats and beach bags.

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I think my friends will be thanking me very soon. And if they don’t know what to get me for that all-important, imminent date, they can just read my blog.

p.s Friends, I also love Melissa Odabash, who always has a great selection of bikinis, clutches and jewellery. 

 May, 2014

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]]> 876 Prisoners Make Art https://elenabowes.com/prisoners-make-art/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prisoners-make-art Tue, 22 Apr 2014 15:56:18 +0000 http://elenabowes.com/?p=215 Prisoners express themselves in “The Strength & Vulnerability Bunker”, a moving show organized by Southbank and the Koestler Trust. Anger, regret, sadness and longing manifest themselves in vivid color at the Southbank until December1. The work above is by Mark, HM Prison Stafford, Staffordshire. He also wrote the poem below. “Art is everywhere especially in...

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]]> Prisoners express themselves in “The Strength & Vulnerability Bunker”, a moving show organized by Southbank and the Koestler Trust. Anger, regret, sadness and longing manifest themselves in vivid color at the Southbank until December1. The work above is by Mark, HM Prison Stafford, Staffordshire. He also wrote the poem below.

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“Art is everywhere especially in prison,” says an exhibitor. Curator UK rapper Speech Debelle chose strength and vulnerability as themes. “I smiled when I saw the theme chosen by Speech Debelle because that is what First Hour is meant to represent, “ says Dean, the creator of the Papier Mache sculpture below. Prizes are awarded and entrants with promise get mentored.

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Fine Cell Work is another charitable group which teaches prisoners needlework to help rehabilitate and boost self esteem. Launched in the sixties by Lady Anne Tree, daughter-in-law of Nancy Lancaster who owned interior designer Colefax & Fowler, Fine Cell Work involves over 400 prisoners across Great Britain.  Designers such as Jasper Conran, William Yeoward, John Stefanidis and Kit Kemp have all commissioned their work, as has British artist Gavin Turk. The V&A, the National Gallery and Tate Modern have bought pieces.

October, 2013

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