Selvedge - Newsletter

AUTUMN GLOW
There's a definite autumnal nip in the air. We're layering our linens and pulling on our socks. And what better way to celebrate the season than by getting out our knitting needles? This month it's National Knitting Week (13-21 October) and it's set to be the biggest yet. With events all over the country, there's no excuse for textile lovers not to be inspired. So go on...get clicking and forget the chill! www.nationalknittingweek.co.uk

10% OFF SELVEDGE BOOKS... Ralph Rucci caused a stir in 2002 when he became the first US couture designer to be invited to show in Paris since Mainbocher in the '30s. This sumptously illustrated book explores his life and work. Buy it now for only £40.50 in our book shop sale, or choose from over 500 textile related treasures, carefully selected for Selvedge readers, all at 10% discount! But hurry as our offer ends on 31 October 2007.
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Costume and dress often play a considerable part in reinforcing a character's personality in portraiture. This image, Maiko by Ethan Levitas clearly does. You can see it at the National Portrait Gallery as part of the forthcoming Photographic Portrait Prize where the £12,000 prize will be hotly contested amongst the shortlisted, or you can buy the illustrated book. 8 November-24 February 2008 www.npg.org.uk

Kaleidoscopic and beautiful, Swedish artist, Gunilla Klingberg is showing Spar Loop, an animation featuring logotypes from a shop near you at Departure: further explorations in print, London Printworks Trust, Unit 7 Brighton House, Brighton Terrace, London SW9, Until 27 October, Mon-Sat 11-6 www.londonprintworks.com

STOP PRESS... A one day symposium: Contemporary Artists' Responses to Japanese Traditions, Fri 12 October at the University of Brighton, will bring together curators, researchers, artists and writers to focus on textiles and its relationship with Japanese traditions. The event coincides with the 'Stitching for Survival' and 'Indigo: A Blue to Dye For' exhibitions in Brighton. For tickets contact T: 01273 643495 • Are you 14-30, want to Make Your Mark in Fashion and see your designs on the catwalk with an established label? Visit www.makeyourmarkinfashion.org • Chic clothing company Comptoir des Cotonniers are casting for gorgeous mothers and daughters again. Visit their website for London dates and venues www.mothers-and-daughters.com • Due to our changing times, The Textile Directory will not be publishing the printed version this year, its survey showed that 60% of users prefer their online resource www.thetextiledirectory.com

SELVEDGE EVENT... Editor, Polly Leonard is visiting Santa Fe! She'll reveal the inspiration behind Selvedge magazine and discuss recent trends in textiles at the Textile Arts Alliance Lecture. There will also be a chance to chat with her at a champagne reception and magazine signing at the Santa Fe weaving gallery where she will be curating an exhibition of leading European textile artists. Selected International Designers Exhibition, Santa Fe Weaving Gallery 124-1/2 Galisteo Street, Santa Fe, NM Thurs 4 October, 4-6pm; Textile Arts Alliance Lecture, Wheelwright Museum Library, 704 Calle Lejo, Museum Hill Santa Fe NM, Fri 5 October, 4pm T: +505 982 1737 E:mail rusee@aol.com www.fiberbydesign.com

11 FOR 10...
Calling all tutors...a subscription to Selvedge will help sustain your students' enthusiasm throughout the year with information and inspiration about every aspect of textiles from fashion to fine art. If you arrange for ten students or group members to subscribe we will provide one free subscription! Any group, class or society is eligible. For further details visit www.selvedge.org

HOUSE OF CARDS... Subscribe to Selvedge or renew www.selvedge.org and receive a pack of six crisp Neisha Crosland notecards and envelopes worth £9*. Perfect as invitations it's a good excuse to organize a select gathering of discerning friends. www.neishacrosland.com

ERRATA... Luxeadornment, featured in our September newsletter, are a UK based gallery-boutique set up by Mamoni Mitchell who are currenly presenting limited edition, hand-finished clothing by Indian design house, 'Hidden Harmony', alongside handmade gold and wood jewellery www.luxeadornment.com