DI GILPIN

Born in Yorkshire, Di moved early to Scotland where she established herself on the Isle of Skye. From its very inception, Di's work showed a unique, individual flair and a strong relationship to landscape. Her long standing love of Andalucía and its Moorish culture have also contributed a profound influence on her work over the years, as have the Atlantic coasts of Scotland and Ireland.

Boasting a portfolio of collaborations with several international designers; Di has created three collections of hand knit for Paul Hardy as well as designing and creating the extraordinary hand knitted pieces which took the fashion world by storm as they hit the Meadham-Kirchhoff catwalk during London Fashion Week in February 2011.

Di's work has been recognized by several awards over the years; of particular note was her accolade as the first ever Balvenie Artisan of the Year in 2005 and her shortlisting for the Scottish Arts Council's Creative Scotland Award.

Di’s work is innovative and daring in design, technique and execution. She strives to create sustainable clothing and commissions her own organic yarns and fibres, all sourced in the United Kingdom, creating garments with both a unique look and feel.

www.digilpin.com

EMILY LAMB

Emily Lamb is a unique women's footwear label, combining sheer luxury and timeless modern design to create utterly beautiful footwear for the discerning woman. Each shoe is hand crafted in England, traditionally one of the most famous countries in the world for its high quality footwear manufacture.

Emily studied at Cordwainers with London College of Fashion, before going on to work for world renowned Emmy shoes. During her studies, she was awarded the Cordwainers Bursary Award for her work, with her final graduate collection being exhibited at both The Royal Academy, and within Burlington Arcade on Piccadilly in 2008.

Setting up her own label in 2010, Emily’s unique footwear is available to buy online at www.emilylambshoes.com and within a host of independent retailers.

Gathering an enormous amount of press since the launch of her label, Emily has been short- listed for a series of internationally recognised awards; success which pays testament to her incredible design talent and business aptitude.

www.emilylambshoes.com

MARC ROSS

Born in Ayrshire, Scotland, Marc began his career, assisting as an apprentice in embroidery and screen printing . Here Marc cut his teeth as a pattern maker, nurturing the immense talent which is evident within each of the garments he designs.

On graduating in Fashion Design and Garment Technology, Marc went on to intern with Vivienne Westwood in London, spending a year working with the Gold Label creative pattern cutting team. He then moved back to Manchester where he worked with a company manufacturing for high-end labels such as Jaeger, Burberry, Anya Hindmarch and Barbour.

Returning to Scotland in early 2010, Marc channeled his vision towards designing his own womenswear collections, launching his own, eponymous label.

Edgy, underground and wonderfully structured, with a hint of couture, Marc is known for his dramatic, gorgeously constructed pieces. Combining elements of British tailoring and couture, he creates a distinct aesthetic which focuses on innovation through pattern making and garment manipulation, in order to push the boundaries within design.

www.marc-ross.co.uk