Ele Horsley

‘The Art of Fashion’

Ele Horsley — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:04:53 +0000

The Art of Fashion is a new exhibition which explores the art and processes of designer Ele Horsley, from inspiration to the finished designs. The exhibition runs throughout May and June at the Outlet Gallery in Kendal.

You are most welcome to visit – the gallery is open from Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. You can combine your visit to the most picturesque spot in Kendal with lunch or coffee at the Waterside Cafe which is situated just next door to the gallery.

The gallery also boasts a shop filled with beautiful art items for sale including prints, ceramics, textiles, jewellery and cards.

Belmount Hall

Ele Horsley — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:36:13 +0000

Belmount Hall, built in 1774, is a Grade II Listed building, and one of the finest Georgian houses in the English Lake District. It is a private house with guest accommodation, including a private sitting room, and the Whittaker rooms – the Indoor Marquee which can accommodate 84 for dinner and the Ante room – ideal for parties and licensed for wedding ceremonies. This makes it a superb venue for weekend house parties – particularly for weddings. Belmount Hall was gifted to the National Trust by Beatrix Potter in 1948. During 2006, it was completely refurbished to the highest contemporary standards by Chris and Gillie Addison, in conjunction with the National Trust.

This wonderful house is just a few miles up the lake from the Ele Horsley studio, and comes highly recommended as a really special wedding venue.

http://belmounthall.com/

Vintage Revival Spring Fair Sunday 19th February

Ele Horsley — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:34:27 +0000

I shall be exhibiting my wares at this fabulous vintage, and vintage inspired design, fair in Kendal Town Hall on Sunday 19th February. It’s a great chance to shop for summer weddings, not to mention for treating yourself to a little vintagey something to brighten up your home.

Coming up at the Lakeland Businesswomen’s Network

Ele Horsley — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:30:34 +0000

Last week I gave a short talk about my business and how I got to where I am, including the highs, lows and obstacles that I have overcome to the Lakeland Businesswomen’s Network. I was joined by Sandy Kithcing of Early Bird Design Associates and Lisa Smith of The Ginger Bakers.

In March the LBN are running a conference called ‘Get Set and Grow Your Business’. It will be a full day of inspirational talks, workshops, and one to one coaching sessions. If you are interested in coming along, please follow this link for more info and to book:

LBN Conference

January Sale!!

Ele Horsley — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:03:58 +0000

The January Sale is now on!

Many items are reduced by as much as 30% as well as free shipping!

HAPPY SHOPPING!

Feature in the Westmorland Gazette

Ele Horsley — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:26:46 +0000

A smashing article by Kate Proctor in the Westmorland Gazette reviewing my fashion show…..

Westmorland Gazette Article

Kenley front page

Ele Horsley — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:23:34 +0000

Launch success

Ele Horsley — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:17:17 +0000

The launch of the new winter styles for 2011 was very well received last Wednesday evening. The two elegant models, accompanied by gentle guitar music, showed off a variety of beautiful dresses and jackets all named after steam engines. Styles varied from drapey velvet tea dresses to voluminous taffeta cocktail dresses and snuggly wool coats. The new styles are coming soon to the Ele Horsley website, so keep your eyes peeled.

Serendipity, a Kendal duo, performed a selection of their own compositions which went down a treat. The Body Shop were there too to give make-overs and make-up advice. And the raffle, with prizes kindly donated by Agnes Rose, Ginger Bakers, Glynis Bland Photography, The Body Shop, The Hawkshead Brewery and Ele Horsley, raised over £100 for the Pakistan Flood Appeal.

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Photographs of the event can be seen here: http://www.glynisblandphotography.com/gallery_460790.html

New collection launch…

Ele Horsley — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 11:35:50 +0000

You are most warmly invited to join me on Wednesday 2nd November from 7pm to 10pm at the Hawkshead Brewery for the launch of my new winter styles for 2011.

The small collection of elegant dresses and sumptuous jackets takes its inspiration from the romantic age of steam trains. Picture plush velvet interiors, shiny brass gauges, perfectly painted engines, giant iron wheels….

The evening’s entertainment will also include live music from local band Serendipity, make-up demonstrations and make-overs by The Body Shop, and a raffle to raise money for the Pakistan Flood appeal.

Please email me to let me know if you plan to come along, just so I have an idea of numbers – ele@elehorsley.com

Party season approaches!

Ele Horsley — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:03:50 +0000

As Christmas nears, and the invitations to glamorous parties and winter weddings build up on your mantle piece, take a moment to think about what you will be wearing this winter. We are just weeks away from the launch of the Ele Horsley winter 2011 collection, which will bring you a selection of exquisite party dresses as well as the most terribly chic winter jackets.

Keep your eyes peeled for the announcement of the launch within the next day or two… You could be the first to see it, and the first to own a piece of the collection!

Photography by James Melia at www.jamesmeliaphoto.com