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Tatty Devine update: new Covent Garden shop

This just in: Tatty Devine Soho is moving to Covent Garden and will officially open for business on Saturday 7 November. Sounds like a great move to me - as much as I loved the Soho store, it did feel a little removed from the bustle of neighbouring shops. I think they'll have a much stronger presence in their new Monmouth Street premises. 

Along with the full Tatty Devine collections, the new shop will showcase an ace selection of products by the likes of Eley Kishimoto (keep an eye out for their flash print purses and hosiery), Mimi (luxe leather bags), Alexander Wang and Jeremy Scott (cool sunglasses). There will also be a collection of pieces designed especially for Tatty Devine by Rob Ryan (hurrah!)

And in true Tatty style, the girls have organised a raft of activities to celebrate the grand opening, including a "carnival-style parade" on the evening of Thursday 19 November, with a line up of performers, artists, fans and friends making a procession from the Soho shop to the new Covent Garden space. Customers will also be treated to some surprises and treats on Saturday 21 November, where every visitor will be entered into a competition to win a limited edition White Tiger Necklace.

Tatty Devine
44 Monmouth Street
London WC2 9EP
Tel. 0207 836 2685
Nearest tube: Covent Garden
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All jewellery featured here is from the new Tatty Devine 'Button Up' collection.

Sneak Peek: Diamond Tears necklace

 
This Brother's Grimm-esque necklace is the result of the latest Tatty Devine collaboration with artist Verena Paloma Jabs, and will be released on November 13. How lovely are the shiny black hand-strung beads? It’s not surprising that Verena is fascinated by the juxtaposition of dark fairytale narratives with idyllic imagery.

Verena's work combines modern technology such as laser-cut acrylic frames with more traditional techniques such as paper cuts and woodcutting. Catch her ‘Diamond Tears’ exhibition at the Tatty Devine Brick Lane shop from 13 November. In the meantime, you might like to check out Verena’s portfolio here. 

** News just in from Tatty Devine: their brand new Covent Garden store will be opening very shortly - maybe even this weekend! I'll keep you updated with the latest news.**

Diamond Tears by Verena Paloma Jabs
13 November 2009 to 31 January 2009
Tatty Devine
236 Brick Lane
London E2 7EB
Tel. 020 7739 9191
Nearest tube: Liverpool Street
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Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday 11am-6pm

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Birdy pick of the week

Take a look at these glass bead beauties by London-based jeweller, Clara Francis. Small beaded hummingbird necklace in vintage green, left, £60; and large beaded hummingbird necklace in vintage pink, right, £140.

Birdy picks of the week: the Anthropologie edition

Today's the day! I've been saving up this week's birdy pick to coincide with Anthropologie's grand opening today in London. And really, no other store does birds quite as well as Anthropologie.

Here are my top Anthro birdy picks from the London store (note that each Anthropologie store stocks slightly different stuff):
1. Gladiator bird, finch with key, £258.
2. Hasty hatchling necklace, £258.
3. Flight-Of-Swans dress, £258.
4. Bird hook, £20.
5. Gladiator bird, Quail, £218.
6. Tweeting tea party dishtowel, £22.
7. Birder dishtowel in blue, £16.

Click here to read my sneak peek inside London's Anthropologie earlier this week. 

Anthropologie
158 Regent Street
London, W1B 5SW
Tel. 7529 9800
Nearest tube: Piccadilly
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Opening hours:
Monday to Wednesday 10am-7pm
Thursday 10am-8pm
Friday to Saturday 10am-7pm
Sunday 12 noon-6pm

Wee find: Tatty Devine's Pearlies

Loving the Pearly pieces from Tatty Devine's AW09 collection, Button Up, which pay tribute to the East End's royal dynasty of Pearly Kings and Queens. Reflecting the hand-crafted and emblematic hallmarks of a traditional Pearlie's costume, there are hand-stitched buttons adorning heart brooches, anchor necklaces and bow earrings, starting at £18.

If you love all things Pearlie, then you might want to check out this incredible exhibition of Pearlie portraits (see top and below) by photographer Harry Dutton. It's currently on show in Tatty Devine's Brick Lane store. Just look at the detail in those costumes!

Tatty Devine are donating £1 from every sale of a Pearly King brooch or necklace to charity through the Pearly Kings and Queens Association. Gorgeous graphic jewellery - and a perfect London souvenir!

Tatty Devine
236 Brick Lane
London E2 7EB
Tel. 020 7739 9191
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Sunday 11am-6pm
Nearest tube: Liverpool Street

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