Fashion Accessories | Imperial College London, Presidential Gifting Suite

Imperial College London | Presidential Gifting Suite

These special silk scarves and ties have been designed and created exclusively for Imperial College London as part of their Presidential Gifting Suite. The design symbolises the spirit of William Henry Perkin’s discovery of mauveine, the world’s first synthetic dye, and reflects the pioneering character of those with an Imperial education and training.

Digitally printed in England, each item was carefully handmade to the highest of quality in Tunbridge Wells by a family-run firm of scarf and tie makers. 

"Working with Gina was a total pleasure from start to finish of our project – she expertly and carefully guided us through the process, and was very clear throughout each stage of producing such a beautifully finished scarf and tie. Gina took the time to really understand the brief and what we were hoping to achieve from the project, and provided us with so many beautiful designs and patterns to choose from! She made time to explain everything very clearly, and really listened and responded to our comments and feedback. We had a very specific colour from our university’s history which needed to be a prominent part of the design, and Gina expertly blended this with our core colours to create a striking and modern piece. Her attention to detail, including how to achieve the best print finish and quality, as well as the small finishing touches, have created an elegant bespoke piece which we’re really proud of – the whole team involved are extremely pleased with the results!"

Abby Bolt, Deputy Head of Design and Editorial Communications and Public Affairs, Imperial College London