London Design Festival 2024 - Inside the Studio
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For the 2024 edition of the London Design Festival 14-22 Sept, I wanted to share a behind the scenes look at what goes into creating a unique PIPET print. Shot a few months back in our previous studio, this short film presents the inspirations, process and creative practice behind the brand.
Tropical Modernism: Architecture and Independence
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Following independence, India and Ghana reclaimed ‘Tropical Modernism’. By fusing modernity and tradition they created an alternative Modernist language, one which was to become the symbol of progress and political aspirations...
NEW IN | Silk Neckerchiefs & Pocket Squares
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NEW IN! Our smallest printed silk accessories are back by popular demand. Enjoy yours now with 20% OFF until 11/8/24.
Important Delivery Updates 8-17 July 2024
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Our studio will be closed between 8-17 July 2024 whilst we take a short break. See how this will affect your online orders here.
Explore London's finest in Craft and Design this May
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Celebrating 55 world-class makers and artists showing selected premium crafts, furniture, art and sculpture. 'Future Icons Selects' at Oxo Tower Wharf, 16-19th May 2024. #LCW24
Enjoy 20% OFF this Easter Bank Holiday Weekend
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Enjoy 20% OFF Scarves and Accessories this Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. Get your special discount code here... Easter Wishes!
Studio News: Craft Central - The End of an Era
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It is with great sadness that Craft Central will cease to trade on 29 February 2024. Due to this short notice of closure, we will be relocating our studio from The Forge to a temporary location. Learn more about our time with the one of the UK's longest running craft organisations here.
St. VALENTINE'S SALE 20% OFF
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This February we're offering 20% OFF a selection of styles in our mainline collection including our silk scarves, travel & gift accessories and full length, London-made Umbrellas. The St. Valentine's Sale starts from 01-10 February 2024. (Sale ends 23:59pm on 10/02/2024).
Christmas Delivery Information - Dec 2023
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Some important Information to know when ordering online this December including exchange and return policy, and updated studio hours. For UK Christmas delivery please place all orders by 12:00pm noon on Tuesday 19th December.
Between The Bridges - Sun 3 Dec 2023
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Join us in our favourite London location for this festive winter market! Take home luxurious christmas gifts, accessories and prints inspired by the very place we're standing. 60+ Makers and vendors, with SoLo Craft Fair. 12-5pm Sun 3 Dec.
THE SUMMER SALE
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Announcing our upcoming mid-season sale! This August we're offering 30% OFF a selection of styles in our mainline collection including our silk scarves, travel & gift accessories and full length, London-made Umbrellas. SUMMER SALE from 01-13 August 2023.
Heat Press Print Workshops - June 2023
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Booking is now open for our next creative fabric printing workshops in June! Learn how to print your very own fabrics in our practical hands-on workshops, perfect for beginners.
Sew Sustainable Fair, Spring 2023
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A brand new event to help sewists easily find eco sewing supplies. Along with inspiring talks and bookable workshops, you can find handmade buttons, organic fabrics, vintage and deadstock fabrics. Sewing patterns produced sustainably plus digital apps and subscriptions to help you make the most of your sewing stash.
IWD 2023 | Let's Embrace Equity Together
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This International Women's Day we take a deeper look at this year's theme Embrace Equity. Join us as we look back on our IWD #BreakTheBias photoshoot, highlighting ongoing issues still faced by real women in the workplace today. A year on and although the themes change, the struggles continue. Let's #EmbraceEquity Together!
STOCK & SAMPLE SALE - 4 MAR 2023
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Shop our unique limited edition range of scarves and accessories at reduced prices in this small private sale event. Discover a range of fashion and interior products, as well as some end-of-line and sample items. Perfect for Mother's Day treats and special gifts for any print lovers and fans of patterned scarves.
Design Shorts #2 | Keeping it Local
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Part 2 of our new series 'Design Shorts' looks at why Made in UK plays such an important role in creating Beautifully Considered Design. Discover what that means for the new generation and how it benefits a sustainable and thoughtful approach to making. 2-3 Min Read.
Design Shorts | Manufactured Geometry
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Reimagining architecture through shape, colour and form. In this first 'Design Short' I share a brief look at the origins of the design story and the inspirations behind our geometric prints. 2-3 Min Read.
Introducing our New OXO Scarf Collection
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WATCH NOW: Reimagining London’s architecture through shape, colour and composition, our latest prints look to the iconic Oxo Tower as inspiration for our new silk scarf collection. Discover the full range of colourful accessories here in our short Presentation film on YouTube.
Dream No Small Dreams - Uplifting Art at South Bank
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Dream No Small Dreams encourages self-belief, individuality and creative expression through a series of 5 dynamic, confident and cheerful artworks. Discover our joyous tribute to one of London’s most significant cultural & historical landmarks.
LCW22: The Future of Craft at OXO Tower Wharf
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Inside the Exhibition - Take a 'Virtual Tour' of our recent show for London Craft Week 2022. Discover our latest designs and new work-in-progress at London’s Oxo Tower Wharf. #TheFutureofCraft
PIPET & Friends Sample, Seconds & Archive Sale
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5th & 6th Feb 2022. Reduce waste, shop sustainably and give life to high quality designer items from local independent brands. Join PIPÉT & Friends in our East London studio for a rare Designer Sample, Seconds & Archive Sale event.
PIPET x London Maker's at the Museum of London
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PIPET x LONDON MAKER'S
We're delighted to be part of a special retail experience at the Museum of London this winter to celebrate 'London Making Now'. Shop our range of unique fashion accessories inspired by the city's iconic architecture of the Barbican.
Future Icons Presents | Burlington Arcade 3-30 June 2021
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In association with Mayfair Art Weekend, Future Icons returns to the prestigious Burlington Arcade throughout June 2021 to showcase new collections of artworks, home furnishings, fashion accessories and objet d’art from 18 premium craft brands. Discover our latest prints & colourful summer scarves in Mayfair this June.
WATCH - The Skinny Scarf: 7 Simple Everyday Styles
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Wondering how best to wear your scarf now you're WFH?
Watch part 2 of our scarf style tutorials with brand designer Gina Pipét. In this short video you will learn several easy and versatile ways to wear and style your Skinny silk scarf. Perfect for at home, work or dressing up your wardrobe staples.
Best wishes for a brighter 2021!
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Despite this year being turned upside down, there's so many positive things we must take forward into what has to be a much brighter year ahead. It's been a real encouragement to see your support, and once again, thank you to everyone who has come along with me on my journey for another year!
Studio Christmas Closures 2020-21
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We're closing our studio over Christmas and the New Year from 22nd Dec - until early Jan. Please read on for our temporary posting times and how to get in touch throughout the festive period.
WATCH - IGTV LIVE WITH ESTILA.CO
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Join brand designer Gina Pipét live on IGTV for a Behind the Brand interview with Estila director Karolina Barnes. Watch the interview here...
Watch - IGTV Live 'Gifts of Joy' with Estila.co
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I'm delighted to join Estila for their highly curated guide to independent design, lifestyle and fashion brands, offering you meaningful gifts. Discover 30+ of Estila's designers in their 'Gifts of Joy' gift guide.
Recommended Posting Dates for Christmas 2020
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Order in time for Christmas 2020 and have your items beautifully boxed and delivered direct to your door. Don't miss the post! See our latest recommended order dates here!
WATCH - THE MINI SCARF: 5 QUICK & EASY STYLE TIPS
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Learn 5 simple, versatile and quick ways to wear your Mini silk scarf with our short inspirational style video from brand designer Gina Pipét.
Make it British - Virtual Pop Up! Fri 30 Oct - Sun 1st Nov
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With many physical events and fairs unable to go ahead this year we're trying something a little different! Kicking off the Christmas Shopping season we're pleased to invite you to our Virtual Pop-Up with Make it British. Fri 30th Oct - Sun 1 Nov 2020.
Crafting Our Essential Accessories
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This week is London Craft Week and I’m delighted to have our full range of colourful umbrellas at Burlington Arcade as part of Future Icons Presents. Umbrellas really are an essential accessory, and I wanted to share a few facts about what makes ours so special!
Future Icons Presents | Burlington Arcade, Mayfair
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With all major events cancelled this year, it's been a tough time for all craft practitioners, designers and artists to survive. Although we are unable to showcase at a large event this year, we are delighted to be part of a stunning boutique for two months in London's historic Burlington Arcade in Mayfair.
Tutorial - How to Sew your own reusable Fabric Face Mask
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Learn how to make your own reusable fabric face mask with adjustable straps. Watch our short how-to video and follow our free tutorial by brand founder and fabric designer Gina Pipét.
Southbank Billboard | Together We Can Beat This
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It's always encouraging to see creative communities and organisations working together to help stop the spread of Covid-19. I'm honoured to be part of a recent project by Coin Street Community Builders supporting local artists and bringing creativity and positivity to the community. #LondonTogether #SocialDistancing
London Craft Week Preview | New Thames Collection 2020/21
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Our London Craft Week Collection Preview introduces two exciting new prints Lasdun and Lyttelton from our forthcoming Thames interior fabric collection. Due to be released later in 2020. Discover the collection here first.
The Thoughtful Edit | M.Hulot
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M.Hulot's beautiful new design-led store was due to open the week the Covid-19 Lockdown was announced. We were delighted to be part of M.Hulot's vision and want to share their venture in championing independent designers in her latest round-up of style edits.
Shopping online with confidence.
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We want you to receive the very best level of service when shopping in our online store as you do in person, which includes making sure we help you find the perfect item...
Purpose Driven | Estila Magazine
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Delighted to be on the cover of ESTILA's special annual edition “PURPOSE DRIVEN". Discover more about our brand story and what running a business means to independents today.
OUR BRAND HIGHLIGHTS OF 2019
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As we head into a new decade, join us as we take a fond look back at some of our favourite moments from the past year. Thank you for your continued support and here's to a wonderful 2020!
How To Spend It | Eclectibles - Midnight Blues
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So thrilled to see our Barbican silk scarf in the womenswear special of How To Spend It magazine. Very happy to be featured in such a choice edit alongside Chanel, Dior, Jimmy Choo, Bottega Veneta, Giorgio Armani, Liberty London to name a few... #newseason #musthaves
#LDF2019 & OPEN HOUSE LONDON
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To coincide with the London Design Festival, we are pleased to invite you to our open studio weekend at The Forge as part of Open House London. Visit our studio and showroom to discover our range of bespoke interior fabrics and fashion accessories on display. Meet the designer, and have an opportunity to shop direct at our mini Pop-Up. #LDF2019 #OpenHouse
SUMMER SPECIAL | 40% OFF ALL ACCESSORIES
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Our focus on beautifully considered design means we believe in making each product uniquely special. With a slower, more conscious way of working we avoid following the fast-fashion format of mass-sales and prefer to show our appreciation with the occasional special promotion. Enjoy 40% OFF all Fashion Accessories now.
Chiswick Oasis | Painting our Airlite Air-purifying Mural
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Two years ago St Mary’s RC Primary School in Chiswick was audited by the Mayor’s Office among the 50 most polluted schools in London. In 2018 a group of parents set out to change all that and turn it into one of the greenest. See how we contributed with the use of an air-purifying innovative paint with help from the Mayor of London. #LetLondonBreathe #CleanAir
25-27 JULY | SUMMER SHOWCASE: COLOUR STORIES
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MAKERS HOUSE IS BRINGING MAKING BACK TO THE HEART OF CLERKENWELL WITH A SPECIAL SUMMER SHOWCASE IN THE MILLIKEN SHOWROOM. Featuring a community of designers connected to Clerkenwell, creating work...
Future Icons Buyers Showcase | July 2019
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The Future Icon's Buyer Showcase has been designed for emerging brands to reach out to retailers, galleries and interior designers looking to stock, commission or licence unique designer collections. This year PIPÉT will be showcasing our latest range of fabrics and welcome the opportunity to discuss tailor-made accessories and bespoke project commissions.
Craft Central Summer Design Fair | June 2019
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Join us for our next Summer Design Market. Shop a wide range of fashion accessories & design-led gifts including our new travel pouches in a range of fun tropical prints! 29&30 June 11-6 Sat /11-5pm Sun The Forge, Craft Central. FREE ENTRY
The Future of Craft
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To support our showcase for London Craft Week 2019 our latest blog post reflects on the show’s title: ’The Future of Craft’. Discover how modern applications, digital technology and Social Media are affecting the way we define and make craft nowadays. #TheFutureofCraft
Top Picks for LCW May 8-12 2019
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With so much going on this LCW it's hard to know where to start... We've put together a selection of events which we think are a must-see during the week, starting with 'The Future of Craft' where you can find our latest PIPÉT designs in the Future Icon's showcase.
Announcing London Craft Week 9-12 May 2019
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London Craft Week is an annual event that showcases exceptional craftsmanship in a variety of disciplines in the UK. Discover our latest range of interior fabrics, designs and products up-close, with the opportunity to meet brand designer Gina Pipét in person as part of the Future Icons showcase at OXO Bargehouse.
