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Wednesday, 6 July 2011

Handwritten by Tanya Sarne




If there's a woman out there who doesn't have an old Ghost dress hanging in her wardrobe can you please tell me exactly what you were wearing in the nineties? There was a time when Ghost was the best thing since Margaret Thatcher's deposition - when Nigella loved a body-skimming dress and colourful cardi. Tanya Sarne is the woman who founded the brand, eventually sold it and moved on to create another fabulous label, Handwritten. And here she is:



Handwritten is like Ghost, but better. Simple, pared-down styles in Sarne's trademark slinky viscose fabric - which as we all know has magic figure-flattering properties. Perfect for grown-up ladies. And the good news is there's a three-day sample sale this weekend.




Unfortunately, I'll miss it. We're off to spend a few days in Cornwall with some friends so I'll probably be sheltering from torrential rain in a bus stop somewhere and comforting myself with a non-stop supply of vegetarian pasties. But anyway, I've had a preview of the autumn collection and it's gorgeous. Beautiful silk blouses, cashmere knits and feminine dresses. So I'm looking forward to the next sale when I'll be investing in something gorgeous and stretchy to cover-up my Cornish Pasty curves.



The Handwritten sample sale is on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
(8, 9 and 10 July 2011) from 11am - 7pm at 1-3 Middle Row, London W10 5AT
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12 comments:

  1. mispapelicos6 July 2011 at 12:28

    We are off to England for 4 weeks, so I suppose, we will be getting some rain and cold, thankgoodness, hehehehe.
    I love:
    So I'm looking forward to the next sale when I'll be investing in something gorgeous and stretchy to cover-up my Cornish Pasty curves.

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  2. Pam @ over50feeling406 July 2011 at 13:56

    I don't think you want to know what I was wearing in the 90s...it was pretty embarrassing!

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  3. Patti6 July 2011 at 14:27

    I'm with Pam - my 90's dressing will remain anonymous. I looked at the Summer Collection, and there are some *dreamy* dresses.

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  4. Anonymous6 July 2011 at 15:51

    I never liked Ghost, too floaty Boho for me. Am racking my brain - what did I wear in the90's? Oh probably Gucci - I was rich then!

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  5. Vix6 July 2011 at 16:35

    That grey dress is beautiful.
    Have a wonderful time in Cornwall eating veggie Cornish pasties, we're camping in Wolverhampton, low on sights but good for beer. x

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  6. Sharon S6 July 2011 at 19:41

    Hi my dear-wishing you a lovely time in Cornwall, sounds really great and I hope the weather keeps for you!! I love Ghost, I found a gorgeous maxi last month for only £2, another dress I must post about!!

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  7. Fashionistable6 July 2011 at 21:42

    I cant remember what I was wearing in the 90's. Wowo. Have a wonderful time in Cornwall. See you when you get back. Xxxx

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  8. Unknown7 July 2011 at 03:27

    Thanks for the background on Ghost, and now Handwritten. I remember the name ghost, but i dont think I actually had any pieces. Enjoy Cornwall!

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  9. That's Not My Age7 July 2011 at 10:03

    Sacramento - we have plenty of rain for you. Are you coming to London?! We should meet up.

    B&P - ooh rich eh? If I'd had the cash I would've been wearing Helmut Lang.

    Vix - enjoy the camping. After our experience last year, Mr TNMA swears he'll never set foot inside a tent again.

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  10. Land Girl London11 July 2011 at 12:16

    Love love Ghost and miss the December sample sales most of all - apart from the great buys there were always lovely mince pies!

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  11. Northern Snippet12 July 2011 at 18:54

    Love the grey dress.

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  12. Christina @ Fashion's Most Wanted26 July 2011 at 12:17

    I've been on their mailing list since they started. I have lots of Ghost and Handwritten has some brilliant pieces. I missed this one too xx

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