So on Saturday, I took myself along to the Gallery on the Corner, found in Edinburgh’s Dundas Street, for what was promised to be a gorgeous exhibit of designer Catriona Garforth’s ‘Pure’ Collection. Having already written a feature on it for the Edinburgh Reporter, I had the inside scoop on what was to be expected, but oh my goodness, those clothes! Talk about a picture not doing them justice, they were absolutely stunning. Of course I had already had a snoop about Catriona’s website, so I had an idea of what the designs looked like, but I literally fell in love with them at first sight (and it wasn’t just the free glass of champagne going straight to my head, though that was appreciated).
Models floated about showing off Catriona’s creations, which looked so lovely on them I was struck by an overwhelming urge to demand one in my size!
One dress, from the ‘Madame Butterfly’ collection really caught my eye, the ‘Madame Butterfly Coffee Dress.’ Can we get an oh la la? Because it so deserves it. The chiffon, lace and silk dress positively screamed glamour, while adding in an edge with the boned bodice and brown leather piping. Had I not just spent my whole months salary on an inter-rail ticket around Europe, I would have been sorely tempted to grab it off the mannequin and claim it as my own.
One dress, from the ‘Madame Butterfly’ collection really caught my eye, the ‘Madame Butterfly Coffee Dress.’ Can we get an oh la la? Because it so deserves it. The chiffon, lace and silk dress positively screamed glamour, while adding in an edge with the boned bodice and brown leather piping. Had I not just spent my whole months salary on an inter-rail ticket around Europe, I would have been sorely tempted to grab it off the mannequin and claim it as my own. Sadly, this was not to be, and I was left to admire the clothes in the devastating knowledge that I would be unable to take them home with me. Though I did settle for trying on a gorgeous little tweed bodice with the all important trademark brown leather piping, that finished the piece off perfectly.
It had been my first experience at a fashion exhibit, and one that I certainly enjoyed. Along with getting to meet the charming designer herself, I also got the chance to witness the exquisite creations of her talent. Her detailed craftsmanship and the appealing uniqueness of her pieces leaves me in no doubt that she will continue to make a name for herself in the fashion world. And here’s hoping that I will eventually get my hands on one of them!
