Posted on 16/09/08, filed under Events, News | No Comments
Liberty played host last Thursday 11th September to the ‘Men Only’ auction in aid of Male Cancer with the Everyman Charity . The Fourth Floor was adorned with art from artists such as Rankin, Damien Hirst and Sir Peter Blake.
Before the auction, Colin Cooper, Head of the Everyman Research Centre spoke briefly about how Everyman have bought awareness to the forms of cancer that are specific to men, and how they can be treated more effectively if caught early. Prostate and Testicular cancer research is severely underfunded and events such as this one are vital to raise the profile of the charity. Dudley Sutton, best known for his role as Tinker in Lovejoy, also performed a witty monologue before the auction.
Nick Bonham led the proceedings and bids were frantic for pieces which included a hand-drawn shark and skull on the Beyond Belief exhibition book by Damien Hirst. It fetched the highest single bid of the auction, with the hammer going down at £5000. The event had a great feel to it, with a live jazz band and plenty of champagne flowing which helped to up the bids, raising over £50,000 for Everyman.
Posted on 04/09/08, filed under News | No Comments
Ojon has been one of the best sellers since the launch of the new website, especially their Hydrating Thickening Range, available only at Liberty and Liberty Online.
We are all keen to try out the product especially the Hydrating Thickening Spray (pictured) which has proved to be the most popular item in the range.
It promises to nourish and treat the hair, increasing its diameter and repairing fine or damaged hair. The formula contains Avocado Oil, wheat protein, Macadamia Seed Oil and Ojon Oil which rejuvenates and hydrates the hair leaving a glossier, shiner appearance. No wonder its flying off the shelves!
Denis Simoni, founder of Ojon, has literally discovered the secret to beautiful hair. Ojon haircare is named after its key ingredient, Ojon Palm Nut Oil which has been used by the people of the Tawira Indian tribe for centuries to condition and protect their hair. When Denis Simoni discovered the oil and the Tawari tribe, whose name actually means ‘the people of beautiful hair’, he had the idea of producing a haircare line with a difference. All Ojon products are built around Ojon oil which continues to be harvested by hand by the Tawari tribes, who receive a portion of all profits and are consulted on every aspect of the business. Harvests are limited to protect the oil as the tree grows only in a specific part of the Amazon. This precious natural resource truly does hold the secret to shiny and healthy hair.
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Posted on 23/08/08, filed under Liberty Prints, News | 1 Comment
You can’t have missed the fact that Liberty Prints are everywhere this season; from Gap to Oasis to Nike, the iconic print is inescapable.
The AW08 Collection of Liberty fabrics is inspired by the greats from the Liberty archive. The traditional designs have been rescaled and reinvented to sit on trend with the Liberty customer of 2008. The colour directions were taken from five National Trust properties, before the team hit the drawing board for the start of the design process, creating inspirational mood boards. The excerpts below have been taken directly from the boards put together for the collection this season.
2 Willow Road - 1939
“Pupose built for a better way of living” - Erno Goldfinger, a Hungarian architect, designed and built his modern family home adhering to the modernist principles. Sparse, simple and modern - decor and objects were selected to reflect the personality of the owner. Willow Road is an intriguing insight to the recent past - modern day life in the 1940’s.
Batemans
A rich Jacobean interior created by author and owner Rudyard Kipling. Look no further than a study…walls lined with books, artefacts and ornaments collected on global travels, working tools - typewriter, ink, seals and script. Kipling and his wife created an interior to compliment their home and reflect the author’s sources of inspiration.
Uppark - Georgian Splendour
Designed by William Talisman, the rich interior is a reflection of a gracious lifestyle. A glorious “Georgian” renovation was completed in the 1750’s and the home furnished with exquisite pieces collected during a “grand tour”. Uppark inspires a rich warm palette of colour, from the palest of Powder Pink to the rich intensity of “Purple Braid” - highlights of Porcelain and Gold Leaf.
Wightwick - 1887, “Arts & Crafts” Interior
Owner Theodore Mander created a colourful and inviting interior inspired by the arts and crafts movement. Exquisite details - pattern, design and colour, Wightwick was designed for maximum “picturesque” effect. A palette of “Arts & Crafts” Blue with soft warm highlights of Ceramic Glaze.
Osterley - Stately Grandeur
In 1761, Adams completed a full renovation of this imposing stately home. Drawing on his skills and appreciation of “classical antiquity” gained in Italy during the 1750’s. Adams created a “cool, classic” interior. His success quickly marked him as the new leader on the London fashion scene. From Osterley we create an icey cool collection of strong winter pastels; Stucco, Ceiling Rose, Corinthian and Nymph.
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