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Karl Donoghue
Karl Donoghue graduated from Ravensbourne College of Art & Design in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in Fashion Design and Textiles. With the success of his graduation collection and encouragement from both the Real Sheepskin Association and Senior RCA lecturer Anne Toomey, a full range of lambskin and leather accessories was launched under his own label 'Karl Donoghue' in 1995. The brand established itself internationally and buyer demand led to the introduction of women's ready to wear for winter 2000.
Numerous collaborations with leading designers followed but the most significant was with Joseph who, by inviting Karl to design for his collection helped strengthen his position as a groundbreaking designer using only the finest materials.
The winter 2010 collection is further evidence of the label's growing influence with new collaborations including Japanese retailer Little New York, Hong Kong luxury department store Lane Crawford and internet phenomenon Net-a-porter.com. For 15 years now, Karl has been inspired by the beauty of natural skins and their unique intrinsic qualities. This anniversary is a tribute to Karl's integrity and his respect of the Real Sheepskin Association principles. As he was recently quoted saying in twice yearly exclusive fashion publication 'Luxure': "Creating designs from some of the world's most beautiful skins is a privilege I have everyday. Each skin is unique in its character making every garment special to the wearer. What could be more luxurious than this in a world of mass production?"
Four Seasons
Four Seasons' three high street shops offer a surprisingly wide range of goods to ready customers young and old for winter, spring, summer and autumn - literally from hats to boots and slippers and everything in between. On their 'pre-owned' sheepskin coat rail you can pick up scarcely worn coats for a song. Their signature rocking sheep are a favourite with kids and grandparents. Shopping doesn't get more eclectic than Four Seasons shops and their friendly, knowledgeable staff - established 1982.
Four Seasons Glastonbury
Mrs Pam Jeans, 16 High Street, Glastonbury, Somerset. BA6 9DU
Tel: 01458 832061 Fax: 01458 447908
Four Seasons London
Philip Blake, 125 Notting Hill Gate, London. W11 3LB
Tel: 020 7221 8323
Four Seasons Street
Peter Carey, 105 High Street, Street, Somerset. BA16 OEY.
Tel: 01458 442500 Fax: 01458 447908
fourseasonsstreet@btconnect.com