tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20598644228846085092024-03-13T03:44:15.692+00:00Amy Hall"Amy Hall's knits are the clothes to wrap up in this winter" - VogueAmy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.comBlogger248125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-24218498253235448822016-05-21T10:33:00.001+01:002016-05-21T10:33:50.201+01:00The Memphis Collection
I'm really excited to be unveiling new work over the next few days. Over the last year, during semi-maternity leave, I have been creating a new and exciting collection inspired by the work of 80's collective, the Memphis Group. With lots of monochrome jacquard and bright, saturated pops of colour, this collection was a joy to make and even more fantastic to shoot.
Thanks to my Amy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-51712239559513791302016-02-03T15:28:00.001+00:002016-02-03T15:28:39.031+00:00Gorgeous women in their gorgeous knits
As a New Year project we're gathering together photographs of our customers wearing their various incarnations of our most popular style, the cocoon cardigan. Part snuggly cardi, part coat, they never fail to be a hit every season and (in the UK at least) are a wardrobe essential about 85% of the year. As you can see here, they go with everything and are extremely flattering. If you have one andAmy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-60126945953580750312015-09-24T18:07:00.001+01:002015-09-25T09:47:45.512+01:00Bump and beyond, part two
In May I wrote a post on maternity style in which I talked about the difficulties of retaining a sense of self during pregnancy, trying to remain stylish and not succumbing to sack-like clothing (unless a shapeless sack is just your thing, in which case, carry on). I thought about my own pregnancy last year and realised that - almost subconsciously - I had started to make more Amy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-7850069932104637672015-05-27T10:01:00.000+01:002015-05-27T10:01:12.111+01:00The Pacific Skirt
Another gem that slipped out at the end of the 80s was Pacific State by 808 State. One of the old school classics, it appears on just about every nostalgic classic house compilation out there. It is the sound of the summer, so was an obvious choice while I was designing the S/S 2015 collection.
Slip into the fine-gauge cotton blend Pacific skirt with bare feet for a day by the pool or onAmy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-68498541925801885302015-05-16T15:18:00.002+01:002015-05-16T15:18:45.776+01:00The Good Life top
I reckon I've wrecked a few pairs of heels over the years dancing to this one. Today's post is about Good Life and the sweater it named, following on from our last post on the Spring/Summer 2015 collection and the tracks that inspired it.
At the tail end of the 80s Inner City released Good Life and it was such a powerful, seminal track that it sounds as good today as it did then andAmy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-4087680871551952892015-05-14T10:35:00.000+01:002015-05-14T11:05:20.171+01:00Bump and beyond
Pregnancy is a notoriously difficult period, style-wise. Nine long months for some and yet a mere snippet of a woman's life, overall. Still, your body is changing throughout and it can be tough to retain a sense of self and stay true to your style without resorting to tent-like structures for those who prefer to conceal, or permanent stretch jersey for the embrace-the-bump types.
Like many Amy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-79793959827384839342015-05-12T10:54:00.001+01:002015-05-12T11:12:50.009+01:00The Halcyon Cardigan
Orbital's Halcyon and On and On was released in 1993 and I loved it so much it appeared on pretty much every mix tape I made over the next few years. I still can't get enough of it - it's a particularly good one to play once the temperature starts to rise, even better if I'm driving around the countryside in my ancient BMW with all the windows down.
As mentioned in a previous Amy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-14908907529869793432015-05-06T16:21:00.001+01:002015-05-06T16:21:11.907+01:00New coverage: Grazia
We knew journalist Polly Vernon was an avid Amy Hall fan, but this week she has cemented that status by featuring our knits in her 'Ups and Downs' barometer in Grazia (in 'Up', obviously....). The pieces featured are available to buy online with a selection from the Spring/Summer collection currently in stock at Graceland, the beautiful Hertfordshire boutique owned by fashion commentator Amy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-50344223577509748162015-03-22T14:51:00.000+00:002015-03-23T13:22:05.916+00:00Recent coverage: Source magazine
Last summer I spoke to new local London magazine 'Source' for their A/W 2014 launch issue about knitwear and the challenges of running a business (challenge being the operative word, given that I was six months pregnant at the time and now have a five month old baby!). The magazine came out at the end of last year and is available to pick up free in local cafes, independent shops and bars aroundAmy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-66766901935243958042015-03-19T14:47:00.003+00:002015-03-19T14:48:31.621+00:00Paris Fashion Week knitwear round-up
A bit belatedly, here are some of my favourite knit looks from the runways at Paris Fashion Week. As predicted, there were some spectacularly beautiful, covetable pieces from Dries Van Noten, Vionnet, Ann Demeulemeester, Balmain, Paco Rabanne, Maiyet, Isabel Marant, Andrew Gn, Nina Ricci, Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, Mugler, Chloe, Celine, Emanuel Ungaro, Sacai, Stella McCartney, Chanel, Amy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-48023648573707897012015-03-03T09:37:00.002+00:002015-03-03T09:37:14.501+00:00Milan Fashion Week knitwear round-up
Milan fashion week is over and Paris kicks off today. Obviously I'm extremely excited to see what some of my favourite designers are going put out (Celine, Stella McCartney and Isabel Marant, to name a few).
But first, here are a selection of my favourite knits sent down the catwalk by the Italian contingent over the last few days. Designers, top to bottom: MSGM, Trussardi, Salvatore Amy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-56373082991906072372015-02-24T16:24:00.000+00:002015-02-24T16:24:01.553+00:00Introducing the Autumn/Winter 2015 collection
If you didn't catch the unveiling of our new collection, Archive, on Instagram on Sunday, now is your chance see it in full. As this is our tenth collection, we decided to celebrate by reprising and reworking some of our most popular and bestselling pieces. The 'Alice' cardigan is the hugely popular cocoon shape we've become known for, the chunky 'Amelia' sweater a winter wardrobe staple and theAmy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-922735784325342142015-02-24T10:34:00.000+00:002015-02-24T10:34:12.985+00:00London Fashion Week knitwear round-up, part 2
Following on from yesterday's London Fashion Week knitwear round up, here's our pick of the best from day 4. Pieces by Jonathan Saunders, Mulberry, Christopher Kane and Pringle. I loved the Peter Pilotto offering so much, I couldn't pick just one. See four of their incredibly covetable knits below.
Amy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-30812444804259656802015-02-23T19:58:00.000+00:002015-02-23T19:58:23.973+00:00COMING SOON: the A/W 2015 Archive collectionAmy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-6655507767438818242015-02-23T18:34:00.000+00:002015-02-23T18:34:00.662+00:00London Fashion Week knitwear round-up
Another February, another A/W London Fashion Week. As ever there are some choice knits on the catwalks, so I've gathered together some of my favourites from days 1, 2 & 3 (with more to follow, quite possibly).
Designers are: students at Central Saint Martins, Sibling, Lucas Nascimento, Julien Macdonald, Alice Temperley, Matthew Williamson, Preen & Vivienne Westwood
Amy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-55890561387513035632014-12-05T10:31:00.001+00:002014-12-05T10:31:40.895+00:00Christmas Pop-Up Shop
We're popping up in Hackney this weekend, opening at midday today and closing at 4pm on Sunday. Come and find us at 99 Morning Lane, Hackney E9 (nearest station Hackney Central). You can find us opposite the Burberry & Anya Hindmarch outlets.
Pick up current season knitwear with a special 20% Christmas discount, with previous seasons reduced by up to 70%. Get your Christmas shopping Amy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-22283805874826082692014-11-03T10:13:00.000+00:002014-11-04T14:20:01.625+00:00New stockist: Graceland
New Hertfordshire boutique Graceland opened on Saturday in Hitchin. Owned by my friend Grace (Woodward: fashion commentator, stylist and presenter), it is a beautiful boutique bursting at the seams with rare vintage finds (Lanvin, Dior), unworn pieces from previous seasons (Westwood, McQueen), accessories, stunning glassware (including vases by Borske Sklo, my current obsession) and Grace's Amy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-40292041788985490142014-10-08T12:52:00.004+01:002014-10-08T12:52:24.633+01:00Editorial in British Vogue, October 2014 issueAmy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-40291514522887011622014-09-17T09:03:00.000+01:002014-09-17T09:03:08.827+01:00Knitwear styling guide: Top Ten Tips
The summer seems to have gone on holiday and the temperature has dropped. So if you've started reaching for the knitwear as we all have here in the studio, but you need a bit of help styling it, take a look at the Top Ten knitwear styling guide that I wrote for Ideal Magazine:
There is no better combination than knit and leather. Leather trousers + simple vest and a big, textured Amy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-85257067316749422772014-09-15T14:52:00.000+01:002014-09-17T09:07:04.859+01:00Introducing the Spring/Summer 2015 collection
We're delighted to unveil and share Hangar: our Spring/Summer 2015
collection, inspired by the early Acid House movement. In the 90s,
following the decline of much of Britain’s textile industry, Acid House raves
breathed creative energy into a decaying industrial landscape, which for many
became an epiphany.
We wanted to make a statement about
the importance of handmade and Amy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-9135164647604772452014-09-11T15:18:00.003+01:002014-09-11T15:18:37.144+01:00Amy Hall x Jamie Bull
With the launch of our Spring/Summer 2015 collection 'Hangar' imminent, we're excited to unveil this brilliant mix by DJ Jamie Bull. As this collection was inspired, in the main, by the Acid House movement of the late 80's and early 90's, we knew we needed a musical preamble. We're all big fans of Jamie Bull here in the studio - not a week goes by without at least one of his famous Amy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-62329203167738606592014-09-08T10:02:00.001+01:002014-09-08T10:02:29.210+01:00Vintage treasures, part 2Amy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-40414445283321204122014-09-08T09:42:00.001+01:002014-09-08T09:43:11.022+01:00Vintage treasuresAmy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-43716045780741293122014-09-05T11:37:00.000+01:002014-09-05T16:47:03.817+01:00Latest press coverage: British Vogue, October issue
The October issue of British Vogue has finally landed and we're all pretty excited to have a couple of our mohair knits featured in 'The Craft', a fashion story styled by Fran Burns, shot by Karim Sadli and featuring model of the moment, Natalie Westling. Don't forget to pick up your copy to see the rest of this beautifully shot editorial.
To see the autumn/winter 2014 collection, click Amy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2059864422884608509.post-37028582802607645112014-08-28T09:56:00.000+01:002014-08-28T09:56:15.824+01:00The 'Cleopatra' and her namesake
The next in the series of posts on the A/W 2014 collection focuses on Cleopatra VII Philopator, known simply as Cleopatra, who named our beautiful sweater, pictured below.
Cleopatra was the last active pharaoh of Egypt and the last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, ruling Egypt from 51 BC - 30 BC. She is known and celebrated for her beauty, as well as her love affairs with the Amy Hallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13621972649703141622noreply@blogger.com0