‘A trip to Venice inspired the Songbird collection, with its references to the Art Nouveau style. The Stile Liberty can be found in ornate buildings and old cafes around town, but Murano glass chandeliers, hidden gardens and the romantic way of life, also made me think about the ornamental outlined drawings of the era.
The hand-drawn patterns of Songbird are just a sweet nod to the more elaborate designs of Art Nouveau, but it has been fun to try to recreate the feel and look in a light, naiver way, especially in the Cora, Aubrey, and Songbird designs.
The colour palette has a light, dusty pastel feel, which is not typical for the 1900s, but I wanted to tone down the busy patterns and give the collection a soft, watercolour-like effect.’
