Trixymalixy Am a bit sad that that chairs are Herman Miller, in addition to the stupid price they're charging for refurbishing the chairs, their after-service is practically non-existent in Europe, which I think is because Vitra has all the rights to Eames over here..
However, in their defence, there is an inordinate amount of work involved, almost as much as making a brand new chair.
The brand I work with also costs a lots to refurb but it's about 65% of the current retail price and that includes shipping to Denmark. Often, if a client doesn't want to pay, I recommend that they sell the chairs and put the money made towards new ones. Maybe think about that.
I also think it's worth contracting Vitra to see if they have any ideas, or if it's a question of wanting them re-covered, there are various people who can do this. There's also a furniture guy I know in Acton. I don't know how good he is but the fact he occasionally calls me asking for advice/ordering parts makes me think he's pretty good.
shopafrolic Great buys. I have that Whistles dress! But in the print Kate Middleton has it in. Can't bring myself to wear it now and am wondering whether to just ebay it..
popcorn Love your Sandro dress. Vestiaire is rather good if you know what you're after. I purchased the most amazing pair of unused white kidskin Oxfords by Robert Clergerie back in May at a third of their retail price and they've been an absolute wonder. I also got a lovely Sonia by Sonia Rykiel brooch on there too.
Marsha Argh, I've just come back from work and umm, Liberty! I bought the coat. In the peacock blue which I love but was dithering all the way home whether I should have bought the navy (my default colour) and if I'd bought the wrong size - I opted for small as the extra small seemed a little snug across my chest when I did it up with a chunky sweater on underneath. However, when it's open, the extra small hung better.
Also, I was chatitng to the salesgirl and she showed me what stock they've ordered in. Am rather happy that a lot of it is stuff I've rather liked on Sessun's own site, am going to have to do some serious budgeting..
Was also thinking about the things I'd like to buy this A/W and in addition to things already mentioned, I would really like:
Loafers. Maybe with a tassle and definitely with a block heel, about 2-3 inches, colour undecided. I suspect APC will win but my purse will not like that. Maybe Grenson but they won't have heels.
Some kind of patterned knee length skirt. Or possible a leather pleated one.
Navy cashmere sweater.
Maje colbalt blue ensemble from their lookbook, although worry this will clask with Sessun coat!
This list will grow. Massively. Might try to do some pinning for ideas/inspiration.