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Monday, 31 January 2011

Hooray for Edina Ronay!



Back in the eighties, Edina Ronay's designs were a regular feature in all the glossy magazines, and a young That's Not My Age was the proud owner of one of her vintage-inspired-hand-knits in a lovely shade of primrose. Sadly, I've absolutely no idea what happened to that gorgeous cotton cardigan but I do know that the knitwear designer has launched a fabulous new website featuring bespoke cashmere pieces.

Here are some archive pictures and some new designs:






And here are five things you need to know about Edina Ronay:


1. She studied at Central St Martins and RADA and has worked as both an actor and a fashion designer.
2. Her knitwear is worn by the likes of Nicole Kidman, Jerry Hall and Kate Moss.
2. The first thing Ronay knitted was a brightly coloured jacket and Peruvian hat for her baby daughter, Shebah.
3. Edina Ronay's work is inspired by forties films and impressionist painters.
4. She is the daughter of restaurant critic, Egon.



The website currently sells sweaters, cardigans and scarves but accessories and homewares will be arriving in autumn/winter 2011.

www.edinaronay.com
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10 comments:

  1. Make Do Style31 January 2011 at 09:12

    Oh exciting! I remember using her clothes when I worked at a magazine. You sill get her stuff in TK Maxx too - lots of knitwear sshh

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  2. Sarah31 January 2011 at 09:43

    So interesting TNMA. I also had an Edina Ronay knit... loved it@ Did not know she is still producing knitwear though... You are full of knowledge! from Semi Expat (under my other google account) x

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  3. Christina @ Fashion's Most Wanted31 January 2011 at 11:21

    I had a full length cardigan coat in the 80's that I wore 'til it fell to bits. I loved it xx

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  4. mette31 January 2011 at 11:36

    Thanks for sharing the web site, which I already checked. Not bad at all!

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  5. Lucille31 January 2011 at 13:40

    I remember Edina and Lena so well. I had a cardigan and a Fairisle sleeveless top and cannot believe that I ever parted with them.

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  6. Silver Strands31 January 2011 at 15:47

    so classy!

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  7. Vix31 January 2011 at 19:21

    I'm loving the picture of Edina and her husband at Ossie's shop in 1966. xxx

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  8. Fashion for Aliens31 January 2011 at 20:40

    The prices on her website are very reasonable given her reputation and the prices that other designer labels are charging for cashmere and alpaca blends. The leopard print and fairisle cardis at £85 are something of a steal.

    However as a knitter I wish she would bring out an updated collection of patterns as one of her contemporary knitwear designers like Kaffe Fassett has done. Its lovely stuff.

    Patricia Roberts is another designer working in the same area and she still has a store in Mayfair.

    But I agree none is as glamourous as Edina.

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  9. WendyB31 January 2011 at 20:41

    ^^ Same here re the Ossie photo!

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  10. Diana Mieczan1 February 2011 at 16:26

    That is such a great website and I love those photos. Hope you are having a great day, sweetie
    Kisses

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