We have just returned from a very chilly visit to Florence where we were showing our wholesale customers our AW17 collection.

This time, for a change, we decided to show in a hotel rather than the main exhibition to make the appointments more relaxing and personal. We had a suite … Read the rest

The annual First Holy Communion dress search has started for many, so Charlotte and I headed for Hillsborough in Northern Ireland last weekend to meet some of Petticoat Lane Bridal Boutique’s small clients. Both days were fully booked and were delighted to have the opportunity to show our collection to … Read the rest

Recently we were to be found at the glamorous bridal trade show White Gallery, which is held in the middle of Battersea Park. It makes the angst of setting-up day significantly better to cope with when we arrive and drive through the park, beside the river, on a spring day.… Read the rest

Last weekend I made a flying visit to Dublin for the day to visit the wonderful Brown Thomas store. Now is the season to buy dresses for First Holy Communion and the children’s department was packed with families deciding on the right Nicki Macfarlane dress for their 8 year old. … Read the rest

We have just returned from a wonderful week showing at the Pitti Bimbo trade show in Florence. Hard work, as always, but lovely to see all our stockists and meet lots of new ones from all over the world. No-one can complain about having to work in glorious Florence – … Read the rest