Category Archives: Fashion

Mid Century Modern Mother… In black and white

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Ptolemy Mann

I realised recently that I must have acquired my interest in all things mid century modern from my mother. Sadly no longer with us, she was an experimental filmmaker, painter, editor and an extremely creative soul. A Salisbury (Wiltshire… English…) lass, born … Continue reading →

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Eloise Grey – Silk Ikat dresses for Sale….

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Ptolemy Mann

Some of you may remember the gorgeous silk dresses made by Eloise Grey which we collaborated on together last year. Elegant, delicate, organic silk satin dresses to dye for! Eloise has a special online sale of the dresses at the moment so … Continue reading →

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The Glory of Opulent Colour

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Ptolemy Mann

There are certain visual sensations that make me go weak at the knees…. Looking at the work of photographer Javier Vallhonrat does exactly that. In the current April 2013 issue of VOGUE he treats us to a totally mouth-watering series of images of … Continue reading →

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New ‘Transit’ Collection – Ptolemy Mann collaborates with Bill Amberg

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Ptolemy Mann

I’m very pleased to announce that the ‘Transit’ Collection I collaborated with Bill Amberg on has now been launched on line and in his wonderful shop in Shepherd Market. Not one but THREE new bags with a special bespoke camouflage … Continue reading →

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From the Archive – A Collaboration with Rizvi Milinery

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Ptolemy Mann

I’ve been going through my archive recently and came across pictures of my collaboration with the fabulous Yasmin Rizvi of Rizvi Millinery. She is an absolutely wonderful designer and her work has a great retro feeling about it yet remains … Continue reading →

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Eloise Grey Dresses on sale at YOOX

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Ptolemy Mann

A shameless use of my blog as a sales tool HOWEVER… I am pleased to say the beautiful IKAT dresses designed by Eloise Grey with my printed silk are on sale on the YOOX website. This is an excellent opportunity … Continue reading →

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Camouflage Print for Bill Amberg….

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Ptolemy Mann

I’m sorry for the long silence… The Architecture of Cloth, Colour and Space went to Dovecot Galleries in Edinburgh (more on this soon) and generally things have been VERY busy. I’m pleased to share my latest collaboration with the extraordinary … Continue reading →

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Livia Firth chooses Eloise Grey and Ptolemy Mann’s IKAT dresses for her Eco fashion collection….

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Ptolemy Mann

I am very excited to announce that the dresses I collaborated with Eloise Grey on have been selected by eco fashion diva Livia Firth (wife of Colin Firth)  for her online collection of ethical fashion labels on the website YOOX. … Continue reading →

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THE ARAM GALLERY – Sneak preview

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Ptolemy Mann

My show opens tomorrow at The Aram Gallery and it feels like a momentous event…. The culmination of sixteen years post college hard work (and probably a million hours at my loom). Geographically I am only about 500m from the … Continue reading →

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The Architecture of Cloth, Colour and Space @ THE ARAM GALLERY – Private View 15th March 2012

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Ptolemy Mann

I’m very pleased and excited to announce the opening of my show at its new venue – THE ARAM GALLERY in London on the 15th March. It will be quite a different show, although for those who didn’t make it to … Continue reading →

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