Blame it on Brexit, call it Eco Friendly or simply Love Local? It's official, more Britains are "staycationing" this year since the advent of cheap air travel. Well, so the newspapers would have you believe!
We at Revival Retro are loving the idea and have already made plans. In fact, we are celebrating Summer 2019 in collaboration with a female British artist from the South West, Becky Bettesworth.
The owner of this small business, Rowena, came across Becky's work on a London weekend escape to the south coast a few years back (read more). Rowena and Becky both have a nostalgic streak and share an appreciation for the British seaside.
Young Rowena was a committed seaside visitor in any weather!
Becky lives in Devon with her three children, hubby and Squiggle their golden retriever dog. She feels blessed to be living in South Devon, within walking distance from the beach and she loves living in such a stunning part of the world.
Becky is inspired by the classic travel and railway posters of the 1930s. Her vintage seaside posters are modern and fresh, showing a place off at its best, with a nostalgic twist of a bygone era.
Nowadays, Rowena runs Revival Retro, a bricks and mortar shop in London England and online shop selling clothing shoes and accessories inspired by beautiful bygone eras. Rowena also designs the in house range at Revival Retro,
Looking for an interesting new direction for a summer collection Rowena came up with the idea of translating Becky's prints into wearable art creating beautiful summer skirts that are vibrant, colourful and something special.
Sharing a passion for supporting small business, appreciating artists, celebrating women and loving local they decided to work together.
Whilst the staycation may be gaining popularity recently Rowena and Becky already know that the British coast is a beautiful place to live / visit / holiday. Not just that, but it deserves to be celebrated wearing one of these fantastic skirts that shows off some iconic British locations.
Customers can also revel in the knowledge that their purchase is supporting the British economy, helping create British jobs and highlighting British talent. The fabric is printed in the Cotswolds, the skirts are designed and manufactured in London, the lining was purchased from another local London business and even the labels were embroidered in Derby. Made in Britain and proudly so.
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