Nomads Blog

This month we have been making the most of one of the sunniest Junes that we can remember. After work it's been difficult to choose between hitting the beach or to head home for some gardening. Flowers have been blooming marvelous this summer and for those of us who have a veggie patch there's hardly been a moment to spare from planting. With all this wonderful weather, it's hardly surprising that our maxi dresses have been flying out of the door at such speed. And your lovely comments and praises about our summer collection have been a joy to receive - so thank you!

As a way of saying thank you for all of our hard work this season, Vicky and Duncan took all the staff out for a delicious Indian meal in one of our local restaurants; The Spice Room in Launceston. It was a wonderful way to enjoy a little bit of India in Cornwall!!

Speaking of India and what's been going on - we have some great farming news on the Organic Cotton front. As this naturally grown fibre is becoming more readily available we have been able to increase the quantity that we use in our ranges. Look out for much more Organic Cotton in our new Autumn Collection (launch date to be confirmed, look out for this towards the end of August).

Last month our photoshoot for the new catalogue took place not too far from home - on the outskirts of Salisbury - in a wonderful rustic art house. Our imagination was set free to explore the gardens and watch our designer Sue's creations come to life. Gaia and I worked on the styling and had fun layering the new season's acessories, mixing up with colourful tights and cosy knits from Braintree Hemp (look out for more on these products in the Autumn Winter Catalogue). Our hair and makeup artist Michelle worked her wonders to style our models ready for party and winter wonderland attire.

~~~~~~~Gaia Style~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Setting the Scene~~~~Jo & Photographer Simon~~

For next season, Sue's designs have taken on a party and occasionwear vibe with influences from ballerinas to Grecian princesses. More to come on this soon! But you might find a few sneak images in this blog. Recently we have hooked up with a new artistic team to work on the next catalogue and fingers crossed you like the new look! Watch this space

Other staff news for June is my recent trip back to Canada to visit family and friends and to finally tie the knot with my partner! As this was a last minute decision I contacted our wonderful tailors in India to provide me with a super dress. Taken from the Autumn/Winter Collection (albeit with a slight colour variation). Thank you so much Agit for making this so quickly and to Sue for her design. It worked a treat!