Creative-Idle lists PARTIMI dress as Garment of the Week

photograph - PARTIMI S/S 2011 shot by Nicole Maria Winkler

Friday, 21 January 2011

Garment of the Week: Partimi

As the old adage ‘third time lucky’ rings true, this week I’ve successfully narrowed down my selection to just one solitary garment, the mesmerising Dieu Bleu T-dress. Created by Eleanor Dorrien-Smith in 2009, the Partimi label got me rather excited at LFW back in September, with its eye-catching prints, luxe fabrics and cold, sleek colour palette.

A woman after my own heart, Dorrien-Smith’s approach to fashion is one of sustainability. Having recently launched Partimi’s first full ready-to-wear collection (back in September) Dorrien-Smith is a fantastic advocate for ethical and responsible fashion, which saw her chosen as the runner-up in the ‘Design for a Thriving Fashion Industry Award’ category at the Fashioning the Future Awards back in 2009 – a ceremony I was privileged to attend and review.

Inspired by and designed in homage to costumes her grandmother collected from a sale of Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes costumes at Sotheby’s in the late 60s, the SS11 collection entitled Dieu Bleu utilises organic fabrics and yarns to great effect, creating a fresh and contemporary collection of elegant dresses and separates. With simple silhouettes and stunning digital prints at the fore, I’m tipping great success for both Dorrien-Smith and the Partimi label in 2011.

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PARTIMI on VERY NICE THREADS - What to look out for in 2011

What to look out for in 2011

Posted on 01 January 2011 by Christine de León

1. Michelle Lowe-Holder is a jewellery designer who caught my eye at Estethica at last September’s Fashion Week. The pieces are highly structured, upcycled and edgy.

2. I was pretty blown away by William Tempest’s show last February, and while this designer isn’t an eco-fashionista, I adored his theatrical display, concept and of course the couture.

3. Joanna Cave, another jewellery designer I have my eye on. The pieces are intricately cut, feminine and warm.

4. Lost Property of London. Upcycled coffee bags by this London duo. Already signed up to Liberty’s. Watch out for them.

5. Partimi. Beautiful deep blue silk dresses inspired by the Ballets Russes. I know the whole early 90s indie girl look is creeping up on us,so I’d bag one of these frocks and pair them with a vintage pair of 16-hole doc martens. One for the bad-ass ballerina girls.

6. Tammam. Ethical bridal couture. I’m also a big fan of her suits. Looking forward to more.

7. Christopher Raeburn. Upcycled macs.

8. Chunky knit cables and brogues.

9. Your granny’s fur coat. Really, second hand fur is OK in my book. Wearing it is better than having it end up in a landfill.

10 I’m thinking the drainpipe look on men has got to end now. Looking forward to seeing an alternative to the Pete Dougherty look. I’m edging toward waistcoats and tweed.

READ MORE very nice threads...

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ADA ZANDITON lists PARTIMI as one of her Top 10 Ethical Designers on FASHION156.com

Ada Zanditon is one of the designers leading the way for ethical fashion, banning the hemp sack and refusing to sideline the fashion element of ethical fashion. We interviewed Ada on Tuesday where we discussed how the industry has evolved and how she sees her place in it. Today she shares with us her top 10 ethical fashion designers some of which are the pioneers of this movement while others are the emerging talent continuing those innovators legacy.

9. Partimi - Innovative, wearable & awesome geometric prints - I would love to collaborate!

read the whole article here...

PARTIMI at ESTETHICA PRESS DAY modelled by Ellan @ Next

PARTIMI at ESTETHICA PRESS DAY modelled by Ellan @ Next
Photography by Wayne Tippetts

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Streetstyle Aesthetic - London PARTIMI
December 15th 2010

"PARTIMI founder Eleanor Dorrien-Smith, is a London-based designer. Eleanor aims to produce striking stylish designs with an environmental edge, built around intriguing concepts- such as Eleanor's current collection, which was created as a homage to the designers grandmother, who collected clothes from the sale of the Diaghilev’s Ballet Russes costumes at Sotheby’s in 1969. Modelled by Ellan at Next model management."

PARTIMI HOOKED T-shirts for sale at DARE 2 Magazine's Christmas Sale on Tuesday 30th November 2010

PARTIMI HOOKED T-shirts for sale at DARE 2 Magazine's Christmas Sale

Tuesday 30th November 2010

Beaufort House
354 Kings Road
London SW3 5UZ
12pm-8pm

15% of profits will be donated to Too Many Women, a charity campaign raising money for Breakthrough Breast Cancer www.toomanywomen.co.uk

£1 from every sale of PARTIMI HOOKED Oil Spill T's will also go to Environmental Justice Foundation. If you can't make it to the sale and still want to purchase one of these limited edition T-shirts please visit the Environmental Justice Foundation Online Shop here

CHANGE OF DATE - PARTIMI at ESTETHICA PRESS DAY - PRESS DAY will now be held on Monday 6th December 2010

PARTIMI featured in FASHION ME GREEN 'The London Project' with TANK magazine's CAROLINE ISSA

“I think what Eleanor is doing at PARTIMI shows
that great clothes can come with great, sustainable
processes and materials - you can feel great wearing
one of her t-shirt dresses not only because of how it
was made, but because of how it makes you look!”
- Caroline Issa
Executive Fashion Director of Tank Magazine and O: by Tank for the Observer

Caroline Issa in PARTIMI's Nijinska Shift (worn as blouse)

Caroline Issa in PARTIMI's Massine Kimono

See the entire shoot at FASHION me GREEN

PARTIMI at ESTETHICA PRESS DAY 29th November 2010, Portico Rooms, Somerset House

PARTIMI gets a WOLF WHISTLE...

www.wolfwhistle.org

"Just a quick post of these pieces by Partimi that I saw earlier at Estethica's gallery at London Fashion Week and really loved!

Made in organic silks and cottons with the sweetest digital prints and teamed with amazing jewellery, I could so easily picture myself wearing these breezy designs. I love everything about this last outfit!"

PARTIMI at the Sustainable Fashion Show - Clarence House

PARTIMI and PARTIMI collaborators Joanna Cave and Hiroko Nakajima shown alongside VIVIENNE WESTWOOD and STELLA MCCARTNEY!



SUSTAINABLE SHOW

The first Sustainable fashion show on the official LFW catwalk schedule showcased key looks from established and emerging designers working sustainably. The show was held in partnership with START, an initiative by The Prince’s Charities Foundation to promote and celebrate sustainable living. The partnership reinforces the BFC’s commitment to sustainable fashion through its Estethica initiative. A significant number of designers from Estethica showcased their S/S 2011 collection as part of the first Sustainable catwalk show on the London calendar.

The show was held in Friary Court, in St. James’s Palace on Friday September 17th, the first day of London Fashion Week, to celebrate START’S ‘A Garden Party to Make a Difference’. This pioneering festival saw the gardens of Clarence House, Marlborough House and Lancaster House opened to the public from 8th-19th September to learn from the experts about living a greener life and to raise awareness of sustainability through music, comedy, fashion.

Attendees to the sustainable show included over 400 journalists, celebrities, designers, retailers and models to celebrate and support London’s position as leaders in designing and promoting eco-sustainable fashion. Featured designers included Dame Vivienne Westwood’s World’s End Collection, Stella McCartney, From Somewhere, People Tree, Junky Styling, Henrietta Ludgate and Christopher Raeburn, to name but a few.

For full information go to London Fashion Week website.