Borders knitwear firm struts its stuff at London Fashion Week
Ally McGilvray • Published 4 Oct 2011 09:30
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THE oldest continually operating textile mill in the Borders has launched a colourful new knitwear collection with one of the country's hottest designers.
Caerlee, based in Innerleithen, showcased the Holly Fulton collection at the Scottish designer's catwalk show at London Fashion Week on Sunday.
It is the latest in a series big names to be linked with the site which has produced fine, hand crafted Cashmere products for a number of international brands such as Chanel and Ballantyne over the years and regularly featured in magazines like Harpers and Vogue.
The Caerlee site is steeped in a rich history; being the first water powered mill ever established in the world.
Managing director Tom Harkness said: "As the UK's only full time employer of hand intarsia artisans, we can make a knit look like printed silk. We were looking for a designer who could work well with our team, and whose designs would make a perfect showcase for our skills and experience. It's great working with Holly."
Intarsia is a knitting technique used to create patterns with multiple colours.
Fulton said: "It is a wonderful experience working with Caerlee.
Caerlee met Holly Fulton at the London show rooms in Paris in March 2011 where she exhibited her 'Kiss me Quick, Squeeze me Slow' collection.
"As a new designer it is not often you get access to a manufacturer with such an incredible history and commitment to quality that is willing to vest interest in a growing brand such as my own."
This article appeared in Border Telegraph 04 Oct 11
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