Live Q&A Twitter Session next week!

Thursday 3 July 2014

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To all students and recent grads: here's your chance to chat with Donna Wilson and ask her professional  advice!

Donna will be holding a live Q&A Twitter session next week on Thursday 10th July (3-4pm GMT) to answer any questions you might have about the creative industry, starting your own company, and how to get started in the design and textile business!

You can chat live with Donna by sending your questions to @DonnaWilsonLtd and tag #DonnaWilsonQA during the session.  

Mark your diaries and tell your friends! x


July Giveaway + Fashion and Textile Museum Talk with Donna

Tuesday 1 July 2014

Hi all, 

It's summertime at last -- the sun is shining, the warm breeze is brushing against your skin.... and we are loving it! 
To celebrate the warm weather, this month's giveaway item will be our On the Rocks Glass Jug - it's just perfect for serving your favourite summer cocktail or a refreshing lemonade on a lazy summer afternoon.  
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We would love to hear your favourite recipe for a summer cocktail or a special lemonade. For your chance to win our Rock the Boat jug, please submit a your favourite recipe by leaving a comment on this blog post or by emailing press@donnawilson.com, and we'll choose one lucky winner at the end of the month.  


In other news, starting this autumn The Fashion and Textile Museum in London will have a very exciting exhibition on knitwear: 
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Chanel to Westwood
19 Sept 2014 – 18 Jan 2015
Inspirational fashion knitwear from the 20th century. Highlights include 1920s Chanel jersey, 1930s woollen swimwear, 1970s Bill Gibb and conceptual garments from 1980s and 90s designers Comme des Garçons, Vivienne Westwood and Julien MacDonald. An exciting combination of famous names and visually exciting pieces, the exhibition charts the influence of art movements Pop, Punk and Deconstruction alongside new knitwear technologies and design innovation.

As part of the exhibition's events programme, Donna will be doing a talk at the museum on Thursday 2nd October, discussing British knitwear, textile design, and contemporary craft.
Tickets are available HERE

Sign up early before tickets sell out and you'll have something to look forward to for when the weather cools down! :)

We hope you're having a lovely summer!