I have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of Cath Kidston’s latest print, firstly because I love anything beachy, but also because it features lobsters. This isn’t the first time novelty lobster prints have been used and the latest offering from CK has has some rather fabulous lobster predecessors. I thought I’d share a bit of fashion history, before showing you my favourite pieces from the Cath Kidston collection.
Image from The Philadelphia Museum of Art (source)
This amazing dress by Elsa Schiaparelli dates from 1937 and was designed in collaboration with Salvador Dali. It’s one of my all time favourite dresses.
Image found via Pinterest
Above is a picture of Walace Simpson wearing the dress, photographed by Cecil Beaton in 1937 shortly before her marriage.
Image found via Pinterest from The Fashion and Textiles Museum
Horrockses also produced a lobster print, which can be seen in the above skirt. I really love this print and I hope one day it’s reproduced.
Another variation of the Horrockses Lobster print designed by Pat Albeck is included in the Horrockses book by Christine Boydell.
Lobster and Shells Dress – Lobster Beach Tote – Lobster Kids Sunglasses – Lobster Foldaway Shopper – Lobster Grace Mug – Lobster Espadrilles
I absolutely love the cute beachy theme of the Cath Kidston dress and the colours are really pretty. I also really like the simple lobster and blue background print on the shopping bag and really wish there was a dress in this print too, as it would love a bit more vintage. As well as the dress I really like the beach tote bag a lot and these are the two pieces from the collection that I’ll definitely be saving up for.
What do you think of the Cath Kidston prints, is there something from the collection that you like?
See the full Lobster range on the Cath Kidston website.
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1 Comment
Francesca
April 19, 2017 at 5:09 pmThis is such a gorgeous print. It’s brilliant to learn a bit more about the history of the lobster print. The Horrockses print is so stunning and really makes an impact, without being too much. And the new Cath Kidston collection is ideal for the lovely weather we’ve been having lately. Thanks for sharing.