The County Fair...
3 September 2010

What better place to hold an annual county fair than in the grounds of one of England’s most-loved stately homes?

Chatsworth House, with its magnificent exterior and dramatic water features, epitomises the grand homes depicted in romantic English literature. So it comes as no surprise to find this Derbyshire estate mentioned in Jane Austen’s novel ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and featured in the 2005...

Happy Long Weekend...
27 August 2010

It’s the August Bank Holiday – the last long weekend of summer. Make sure you enjoy it, whatever the weather!

We love this image in Jasper’s rural photography book ‘Country,’ featuring local families crabbing from the wharf in Walberswick, Suffolk...

The P.R.
26 August 2010

“Over a thousand requests and just six hundred seats,” our P.R. Jenny calculates, as she navigates a large-scale map of the catwalk.

From her office at 36 Sackville Street, she is in the midst of the seemingly impossible task of building the seating...

My Perfect Weekend...
20 August 2010

Jasper spoke to the Telegraph about his ideal weekend…

“I never stay in London at weekends. My working week is pretty intense – particularly in the run up to a fashion show – so I usually hightail it out on a Friday afternoon and head for Paddington...

Delving into the Archive...
12 August 2010

Each season, the design studio files a bundle of sketches, swatches, videos and press clippings into a box for the archive. This constantly growing library houses design work dating back to Jasper’s early collections.

While some content has been...

See a pin, pick it up...
4 August 2010

A tiny pin has been causing a fuss in the studio as it is passed along - desk to desk - on a small swatch of cotton.

It is of course, no ordinary piece of haberdashery - the note attached is written by our printer and it reads ‘It may not be gold...

The Travelling Circus...
29 July 2010

Numbers in our London studio are dwindling as everyone heads off for a break in the sun before the frantic preparations for London Fashion Week really kick in. While some are headed to Europe and beyond, others are relishing the hot weather at home...

A House of Treasures...
19 July 2010

Over a century has passed since the Wallace family bequeathed their entire fine art collection to the nation. It remains on display today, inside their original home in central London.

Jasper has long admired the historic interior of the Wallace...

The Sample Machinist...
9 July 2010

For our third team profile we pay a visit to Jasper’s busy sample room - where Lisa, his machinist of twenty years, is in the midst of preparations for Spring/Summer 2011.

With just ten weeks until London Fashion Week, the womenswear team are at...

Bon Voyage!
25 June 2010

As the holiday season finally begins, Jasper is launching two new high summer luggage collections.

The ranges – now instore – were designed to complement his glossy croc collections available in black, beige and rose pink.

For the ‘Enchanted...

Ladies Day...
17 June 2010

It will be difficult to keep an eye on the racing at Royal Ascot today as thousands of women arrive in vibrant hats and fascinators for Ladies Day.

In 1992 Jasper designed a striking collection of flower inspired hats for the Ascot scene in Simon...

The Textile Designer....
4 June 2010

As London Fashion Week draws closer by the day, we continue our focus on members of Jasper’s womenswear team – this time, introducing his Textile Designer.

Sara has worked closely with Jasper over the last nine years to develop unique prints...

A Festival for Bookworms...
27 May 2010

Literary fans will descend upon the Welsh village of Hay-on-Wye today for the opening of the annual Hay Festival.

Set on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, this tented gathering of writers, comedians and musicians attracts over 100,000...

Dance!
20 May 2010

Months ago Jasper watched a rehearsal of Hofesh Shechter’s latest contemporary dance creation ‘Political Mother’ and was mesmerised.

Israeli choreographer, Shechter, not only directs his company’s wildly energetic movements but also pens the musical...

Introducing the Team...
13 May 2010

When we first started planning the Journal, Jasper wanted us to talk about the studio and all the characters within his team. With that in mind and with just four months until Jasper shows his Spring/Summer 2011 collection at London Fashion Week, we...

You've got mail...
6 May 2010

We are constantly updating the Jasper Conran website.

If you would like to receive updates about Jasper's latest collections via email please click here.

All a Twitter...
30 April 2010

Jasper was inundated with questions on Wednesday when he took over the @DebenhamsRetail twitter feed for an hour in support of West End Homes Week. He talked about everything from his favourite tipple – a vodka martini (extra dry...

New on the Shelf...
28 April 2010

Last week, Jasper celebrated the launch of his first book ‘Country’ – a photographic study of English country life.

Some of the personalities featured in the book made the journey into London - including community apple presser Patricia Thompson...

Dressing Darcey...
27 April 2010

This month Jasper dressed his friend Darcey Bussell, the celebrated prima ballerina, for the launch of the cruise ship Azura.

He selected three looks - an hourglass dress with funnel neck jacket in cream cashmere, his ‘Josephine’ dress in black...

Jasper - Live on Twitter...
26 April 2010

Jasper launched a homeware range as part of his J by Jasper Conran Collection ten years ago.

This week Jasper is taking over the Debenham’s twitter feed for an hour to talk directly to his J customers and answer any questions they may have about...

Off the Catwalk and down the Aisle…
22 April 2010

In recent months, some of our less traditional brides have been drawing inspiration from our womenswear collections to find their perfect wedding day look. They have chosen some shorter pieces in beautiful nudes and soft cosmetic pinks (left).

This...

Tea in the Orangery...
15 April 2010

Last Wednesday, Jasper invited friends of the Wessex Historic Houses Association for a tour of the gardens at Ven House.

Afterwards, tea was served in the orangery – a selection of sandwiches and the piece de resistance – a rosewater Victoria sandwich...

Cornwall to Cumbria...
6 April 2010

From Cornwall to Cumbria from spring through to winter, Jasper's wide reaching vision of a year in the English countryside has finally been realised. His 300 page first book, Jasper Conran Country, rolled off the press last month and hits shelves...

Easter Eggs...
3 April 2010

Forget chocolate, Easter is the perfect time to collect real eggs.

Earlier this week, Jasper brought us all a colourful selection from his growing Dorset menagerie including his Indian Runner ducks - Thelma, Louise and Audrey, his Buff Orpington...

Coming Soon...
1 April 2010

Jasper's first book Jasper Conran Country is now wending its way to bookshops around the globe.

This year long ramble through the English countryside celebrates the ever changing rural landscape and its charming, and sometimes eccentric, characters...

Looking forward to the Long Weekend...
1 April 2010

The studio is closed for the Easter holidays and everyone has different plans…

Hiding mini eggs around the garden and pretending that the Easter bunny put them there...taking our road bikes out for a spin...drinking cider and cheering on Oxford...

At Last...
23 March 2010

Good design takes time.

Two years ago Jasper began work with Wedgwood on a new ceramic pattern. The new collection, Navy Fringe (main image), has been meticulously developed over this period and now forms a striking statement, as either a full...

We Love...
16 March 2010

We love David Bailey’s graphic, contemporary photography. His predominantly black and white portraits capture the spirit and attitude of his subject.

His current exhibition is a personal selection of iconic 1960’s portraits. It covers all the ‘usual...

Students in the Studio...
12 March 2010

Jasper has a long standing relationship with the Scottish College of Textiles - now known as the School of Textiles and Design at Heriot Watt University.

In 1994, whilst designing costumes for the Scottish Ballet’s production of Sleeping Beauty...

Journey of a Dress...
9 March 2010

"It's a sequin but not as you know it!" exclaimed Jasper when our textile designer held up a swatch of patent leather discs attached en masse to a piece of toiling fabric.

This initial swatch, which caught Jasper's eye and imagination, was developed...

Happy 200th Birthday Chopin...
1 March 2010

What a magnificent composer!

We have great memories of pianist Melvyn Tan performing two exquisite pieces for our Autumn/Winter 2007 show at the Royal Academy of Arts.

Waltz for Piano in E Flat Major B62/OP10 “Grande Valse Brillante”
(Es Major...

We Love...
25 February 2010

We love Henry Moore’s curvaceous sculpture.

Alongside Louise Nevelson and Barbara Hepworth, his abstract forms provided great inspiration for the silhouettes in Jasper's latest womenswear collection.

The Tate Britain has just opened an extensive...

Lookbook...
23 February 2010

The design team will examine dozens of contact sheets this week, identifying the very best shots from our favourite photographers.

Jasper will approve their selection for the new season’s lookbook.

He wants each image to capture the girl at...

Show Day...
21 February 2010

The day has finally arrived.

Here’s our schedule – though you can never expect it to run exactly to plan.

7.00am The collection is delivered to the British Fashion Council Tent, Somerset House, London, W1.

8.00am Call time - Val Garland...

Casting Day...
19 February 2010

Today is a day for wearing heels and eating salad for lunch.

The first models from the New York shows arrive for casting and their driver’s cars are backed up outside the studio.

In the lead up to the show, we will open the door to over 300...

Looks with Olive...
17 February 2010

Our much loved in-house model Olivia Inge, ‘our Olive’, is in the studio today to work up final looks.

Through the course of the day she will be fitted and photographed in every garment under development.

Jasper is constantly editing the silhouettes...

Pancake Day...
16 February 2010

We will be working into the night to finish the collection this week. But those who get away in time are off to flip pancakes for pudding.

Jasper has given us a recipe from his lovely stepmother Caroline

Pancakes

1 egg
5oz/140g flour
pinch...

Hair and Makeup...
15 February 2010

Jasper wants a striking, sculptural look for the girls this season.

His creative team - makeup artist Val Garland and hairstylist Peter Gray have been translating this vision in our studio.

Here are a few clues…

Happy Valentine's Day
14 February 2010

Click left for a little note from Jasper

Save the Date...
13 February 2010

Fantastic news!

The Autumn/Winter 2010 Womenswear show will be streamed live on the web for the first time.

12 midday, Sunday 21st February

No need to dress up you can watch it in your slippers!

www.londonfashionweeklive.co.uk

Day One...
12 February 2010

Today we launch our journal - an online diary, of sorts, from the studio of Jasper Conran.

We will be sharing with you the day to day 'goings-on' including photographs, inspirations, thoughts and other snippets.

As you can imagine, Jasper...