Monday 9 February 2015

Love Is in the Air!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! It’s the perfect occasion to show the person you love how much you appreciate them and what better way to do this than by giving them a truly exquisite gift that will stand the test of time?

We are celebrating this occasion with our perfect Valentine’s gift - our very own ‘Sugar Plum Fairy’ maquette from The Nutcracker ballet. This delightful tutu is made entirely by hand and stands at 54cm high. The skirt and bodice panels are edged in fine silk taffeta, with a delectable rose tinged hem on the silk tulle skirt. It is encrusted with a combination of sparkling Swarovski crystals, shimmering seed pearls, and a scattering of very rare, delicately shaped original 1920s gelatine sequins. 

It really is good enough to eat!

We hope you have a wonderfully decadent and indulgent Valentine’s Day.


Our 'Sugar Plum Fairy' maquette from The Nutcracker ballet.
Photograph by Richard Wilding.

Birmingham Royal ballet - Natasha Oughtred dancing the role of the 'Sugar Plum Fairy' and Jamie Bond as the prince. 

Close up of our 'Sugar Plum Fairy' maquette.
Photograph by George Chinn.

Betty Grable - Valentine pin up, 1937

Close up of our 'Sugar Plum Fairy' maquette.
Vin's studio shot.

Delightfully delectable sugared plums.

Close up of our 'Sugar Plum Fairy' maquette.
Photograph by Richard Wilding.