"Cool Kids of Design". They are profoundly adept at being humorously
irreverent in their style probably because they are so very well versed in
proper decorum. As a result? Ultra chic design with a bit of an edge.
British Style is anything but dull even in the traditional sense,
and to prove this point click on "The Clash" - the rest will follow...........
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| Red, Black and White - an incredibly powerful and handsome color combination |
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| With successful design - you want to create a balanced combination of layers, materials and colors. Both the chair below and the photo of Lily Allen in Vivienne Westwood are great examples of soft and hard. (Contact us for information on the chair) |
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| British Artist: Terry Frost |
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| This woman took dressing to an art form. Always on the International Best dressed list during her lifetime - Duchess of Windsor |
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| 1960's Lord Snowdon photograph of Princess Margaret |
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| The Rolling Stones |
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| George Baselitz |
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| Without a doubt - one of the most influential 20th c designers David Hicks. |
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| British Punk Flag |
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| Kate Moss & Jamie Hince - Wedding Day Photo (Probably the second most famous 2011 Wedding) |
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| Early 60's shot of Piccadilly Square |
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| A classic British sofa - The Chesterfield. This one's extra cool due to it's length. (Contact us for information) |
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| Vivienne Westwood |
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| Robyn Denny |
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| British Artist: Banksy |
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| LOVED that Apple chose this Beatles photo with their itunes announcement, as it's always been a favorite of mine. |
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| David Hicks Portrait |
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| 4 Poster Beds - Quasiessential to English style, and nobody did it better than David Hicks. |
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| (Contact us for information on the cashmere blanket) |
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| British Artist: Peter Lanyon |
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| Internationally Best Dressed Daphne Guinness in Alexander McQueen |
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| A more traditionally sized Chesterfield - this one would be amazing at the foot of a bed! (Contact us for information) |
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| Twiggy in Mary Quant |
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| Yes - that's right, Veruca Salt, do I really have to say "Willy Wonka"? |
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| British Artist: Terry Frost |
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| No where else do hats play such an important role. The hat above is Philip Treacy for Alexander McQueen |
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| Alexander McQueen |
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| Stella McCartney |
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| (Contact us for information on the chair) |
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| Savile Road |
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| Vintage Mini Cooper |
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| 1970's David Hicks |
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| 60's Supermodel Jean Shrimpton in Mary Quant |
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| The 1960's "Avengers" |
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| Peter Pan |
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| Portrait of Duchess of Windsor |
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| Philip Treacy |
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| Kew Gardens and their amazing Lily Pads |
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| Paul McCartney and his English Sheep dog, Martha |
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| David Hicks |
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| British Artist: Patrick Heron |
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 Duchess of Windsor made this 1937 Schiaparelli "Lobster" dress one of the most famous dresses ever. |
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| British Artist: Henry Moore |
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| British Artist: John Hoyland |
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| British Artist: Howard Hodgkin |
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| David Hicks |
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| The incredible underside of a giant lily pad from Kew Gardens |
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| Why English Gardens are so well known... |
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| British Artist: Barbara Hepworh |
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| LOVE these topiary hedges from Kew Gardens! |
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| 1960's Cartier version of the "English Garden Rose" |
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| James Bond and his Aston Martin |
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| The Duke and Duchess of Marlborough |
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| Traditional Georgian Style Interior |
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| (Contact us for information on the Convex mirror) |
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| Duke and Duchess of Windsor |
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| Duke and Duchess of Windsor's Living Room |
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| Vintage Bentley |
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| (Contact us for information on the cashmere blanket) |
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| Alexander McQueen |
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| Cartier Panther - from the Duchess of Windsor's collection |
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| Another fabulous British Look? "Tweedy Style": The Lamp and Late 1950's Gio Ponti influenced chest are perfect examples that would work well with this style. |
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| Vivienne Westwood Wallpaper (Contact us for information on the wallpaper) |
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| A Driftwood Bull dog (Contact us for information) |
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| Duke of Windsor and one of their famous Pugs |
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| (Contact us for information on any of the fabrics) |
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| A shot from the Duke's dressing room. |
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| David Hicks |
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| Alexander McQueen |
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| David Hicks |
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| British Artist: Patrick Heron |
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| Duke & Duchess of Windsor |
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| Alex Michaelis - A very cool Notting Hill Architect |
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| The British Museum |
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| Selfridges |
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| Kew Gardens with huge Chiluly installation |
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