The FUTURE HEIRLOOM concept✨

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The FUTURE HEIRLOOM concept✨

I view my line as one continuous evolution of style. New prints and silhouettes integrate with previous collections. “Older” styles never appear out of date, as they are designed to be instant classics that only gain value as time unfolds. –Candice Held

 

Celia Birtwell: Illuminating the Genius of an Iconic Textile Designer

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Celia Birtwell: Illuminating the Genius of an Iconic Textile Designer

Today's post is dedicated to one of my all-time favorite textile designers, Celia Birtwell. I still paint prints in gouache by hand before I put them on the computer and wriggle them around. If I didn’t paint them first, they would have no soul. — Celia Birtwell Celia Birtwell is a renowned British textile designer. Born on May 22, 1941, in Prestwich, Lancashire, England, she moved to Notting Hill in 1961. She gained prominence during the 1960s and 1970s for her distinctive and imaginative textile prints. Birtwell's exceptional artistry gained recognition through her partnership with legendary designer Ossie Clark. Together,...

Vintage Style Inspiration: Suzanne Lenglen, Parisian Tennis Star of the 1920's

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Vintage Style Inspiration: Suzanne Lenglen, Parisian Tennis Star of the 1920's
One of my favorite vintage style inspirations is Parisian tennis superstar of the 1920's Suzanne Lenglen, known as "La Divine." Suzanne was my Parisian great-grandfather's first cousin.

My love affair with vintage designer sunglasses

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My love affair with vintage designer sunglasses
I consider a fabulous signature pair of drop dead chic vintage shades to be an essential finishing touch for capturing the laid back glam style favored by desert dwellers.

Boutique Heaven

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Boutique Heaven
I'm Candice Held, a fashion and textile designer living and working in Palm Springs, California. I design silk scarves, dresses, resort wear, swimwear, men's clothing, jewelry, wallpaper, and home décor fabrics- all featuring my original artwork and textile prints.