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Discovering ReVampt 1/11/09
We met Sarah Baulch in Sunday, in a fascinating instant suck in Brick Lane under the Old Truman Brewery. Who is Sarah? She is the stylist and the creative mind of ReVampt.
ReVampt is a small company intent on designing and producing fabulous products which are well made, quirky and unique. The unused off cuts of the fashion and textile industry inspire Sarah to create gorgeous retro pieces for home and people.
She takes vintage & modern materials, samples, extras, inspirational purchases and other unused accessories directly from the fabrics and makes it into something new: handbags, cushions, home wares, quilts with several techniques, patchwork very often.
ReVampt receive vintage fabric and accessories from retired dress-makers and former makers who no longer have the time or inclination to produce work themselves. Everything is handmade in the UK by individuals or small businesses. ReVampt combines a 21st century eco friendly approach with traditional skills and crafts. The surprising result is beautiful well crafted pieces from a sustainable and eco friendly source.
ReVampt is based in London, at the Tearooms market every Saturday and Sunday 11-6. In 2008 the company was finalist in Start-up Stars, a competition sponsored by HBC .
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Get vintage chic with ReVampt interiors
April 30, 2009 by Clare Saxon
ReVampt is on a mission to produce unique interiors that it magics from recycled retro materials into designer vintage collectibles.
You may be well into swishing and charity shop designer label shopping now, but it is important not to forget about making your interiors green too. ReVampt is intent on creating gorgeous retro pieces for your home from vintage unused off cuts from the fashion and textile industry, creating truly green home wares that are quirky and collectible.
Expect patchwork cushions made from nostalgic Seventies materials and Sixties florals, gingham aprons and organic wool cupcake teapot hats and chicken egg cosies. In short, this is what Cath Kidston would look like if it wasn't quite so mass produced.
The products make great gifts as they are all one of a kinds, and will give your home a light hearted Summer face lift with their delicate prints and playful colour. The fairy cake tea cosy is £19.95 and the matching egg cosy is £8.95. Don't be put off by the prices though, the wool is totally British and organic.
Although some of the products are quite expensive (cushions can be around £75) that is the price you pay for knowing that no-one else in your street will have a living room quite like yours.
Let ReVampt inspire you to cut up those old rags and clothes and recover the tatty outdated metallic cushions that you would otherwise throw away, by giving them a new lease of life. OK maybe not. I do love the idea of this thrifty home living, but to be honest I think I will let the experts do it for me.