{winter 2012} be yourself, everyone else is taken

As my Winter Collection for 2012 is well underway, all samples completed and production of most items already happening - it is sad to see 'others' who I have shared bits of what to expect this winter, whether it be fabrics or designs or materials I am using - taking advantage of those things I have shared.

Winter 2012 was originally going to be called 'don't be afraid of colour' because I will share with you there are 3 main colours in the collection surrounded by a rainbow of other colours thrown into the mix . . .

but its looking more like 'is all about being you - be yourself'.

quotes/inspiration thanks to pinterest

Bold new designs that I haven't used in any of my previous collections before (with the exception of the Japanese Linen Pinny from Winter 2011). All new fabrics that I haven't worked with before. Embellishments and extra little features all new to the tillytom range.

fashion inspiration thanks to pinterest

And new on-board to the tillytom team in 2012 is my mum who is taking over the making of the hair accessories, plus 2 sewing ladies - both based interstate that will be working with me on my designs and sewing small runs of some of the new pieces. The quality of work of these two lovely ladies who are both working from home is exceptional and professional. I finally realised that I wasn't quite superwoman and couldn't do it all on my own.

So I wont be sharing any sneak peaks of my new Winter designs until they are ready to be released in March, but know that I am me, and nobody else - and this Winter the fashion will be fresh and new and like nobody else.