For years we talked about starting our own brand and then one sunny day over coffee and cakes at our favourite coffee shops in Brighton - Coffee@33, we decided it was now or never, Clare resigned from Topshop and we started developing Allium B.
Trips to vintage fairs and India followed as we worked hard to design our first collection.
Trips to vintage fairs and India followed as we worked hard to design our first collection.
After a couple of cold but thankfully sunny days on the beach and streets of Brighton in February 2012 shooting our first campaign, we were ready to launch our first collection.
It was at this point we agreed never to shoot outside again
until we could afford to head somewhere warmer!!
until we could afford to head somewhere warmer!!
On the 15th March 2012 Allium B launched with parties in Brighton and London
Some great press followed
and our dresses were spotted on several celebs
The next 18 months flow by
Autumn Winter 12
Spring Summer 13
Autumn Winter 13
Then out of the blue we were nominated for a London Lifestyle Award
more press followed
Spring Summer 14
Along the way we have had help, support and love from some truly amazing people
Sarah Cresswell, Susana, Elvira, Julie, Chris, Ruby, Kenny, Dee, Sofia and Susan
and not forgetting Jez and Russ,
who have put up with us working long hours and the odd tear along the way.
and now is time to celebrate our second birthday with a glass or two of bubbles.
Clare & Mary xx
You definitely deserve bubbles, two brave ladies! Xx
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