Sheffield designer Elizabeth A Edwards, a graduate of London's prestigious St. Martin's School of Art, served her apprenticeship under the watchful eye of the late Jean Muir, where her designs were shown on the catwalk during London Fashion Week. She then progressed to work with some of the country's most established names, including Betty Jackson, Catherine Walker and Mulberry, where she dressed many celebrities including Jennifer Saunders, Victoria Wood, Marianne Faithfull, Joanna Lumley and Adrian Edmonson. Her designs have been seen on the UK High Street in stores such as Zara, H&M, Etam and BHS, and in boutiques across Europe and the United States. In 2005 she worked directly with Twiggy to develop a range of clothing for mail order giant Great Universal.
In 2003, at a time when “eco-friendly clothing” was in its infancy, Elizabeth was commissioned to design the pioneering EthicallyMe range: stylish clothes, ethically made & produced fairly.
Five years later she launched her own collection with similar values. Her eco-couture label, Hope&Glory, offers a range of unique, hand-crafted, one-off designs, using recycled, vintage, Fairtrade, organic and rescued fabrics and garments. This range was officially launched on 30 July 2008 at The Walnut Club Champagne Bar, Ecclesall Road, and was also showcased on the catwalk at Sheffield's Botanical Gardens during their annual “Art in theGardens” event, on 6 & 7 September 2008. These fashion shows were organized by the Floral ImPACT team and together have raised in excess of £2,000 for PACT – the Parents' Association of Children with Tumours and Leukaemia, which is based at the Children’s Hospital in Sheffield.
Following the success and popularity of the 2008 shows, Elizabeth was again invited to take centre stage at Art in the Gardens in September 2009. To tie in with the shows Elizabeth asked budding fashion designers aged 14 and under to ‘Design a T-Shirt and help children with cancer’. The winning designs were interpreted by Elizabeth and the 5 winners modeled the t-shirts on the catwalk at Art in the Gardens. This competition raised a further £500 for PACT.
You can see all the outfits from the shows on the clothes&shows pages of our website.
You can make an appointment to view and try the clothes in the comfort of Elizabeth’s private studio, conveniently located close to Sheffield’s buzzing Ecclesall Road. Or why not book a Hope&Glory Ladies’ Night for a fun evening out with friends? Or if you prefer, any garment from the range can be purchased online. For more information just look at the how to buy pages or please contact us to commission a bespoke design.
In addition to the main Hope&Glory range, Elizabeth has a wealth of experience in bridalwear. If you are planning a green wedding and would like to discuss an eco-friendly wedding dress from Hope&Glory, please contact us. Or you may wish to take a look at Elizabeth’s ingenious 3-in-1 gown on the weddings page.
Last Updated 05.10.09
In 2003, at a time when “eco-friendly clothing” was in its infancy, Elizabeth was commissioned to design the pioneering EthicallyMe range: stylish clothes, ethically made & produced fairly.
Five years later she launched her own collection with similar values. Her eco-couture label, Hope&Glory, offers a range of unique, hand-crafted, one-off designs, using recycled, vintage, Fairtrade, organic and rescued fabrics and garments. This range was officially launched on 30 July 2008 at The Walnut Club Champagne Bar, Ecclesall Road, and was also showcased on the catwalk at Sheffield's Botanical Gardens during their annual “Art in theGardens” event, on 6 & 7 September 2008. These fashion shows were organized by the Floral ImPACT team and together have raised in excess of £2,000 for PACT – the Parents' Association of Children with Tumours and Leukaemia, which is based at the Children’s Hospital in Sheffield.
Following the success and popularity of the 2008 shows, Elizabeth was again invited to take centre stage at Art in the Gardens in September 2009. To tie in with the shows Elizabeth asked budding fashion designers aged 14 and under to ‘Design a T-Shirt and help children with cancer’. The winning designs were interpreted by Elizabeth and the 5 winners modeled the t-shirts on the catwalk at Art in the Gardens. This competition raised a further £500 for PACT.
You can see all the outfits from the shows on the clothes&shows pages of our website.
You can make an appointment to view and try the clothes in the comfort of Elizabeth’s private studio, conveniently located close to Sheffield’s buzzing Ecclesall Road. Or why not book a Hope&Glory Ladies’ Night for a fun evening out with friends? Or if you prefer, any garment from the range can be purchased online. For more information just look at the how to buy pages or please contact us to commission a bespoke design.
In addition to the main Hope&Glory range, Elizabeth has a wealth of experience in bridalwear. If you are planning a green wedding and would like to discuss an eco-friendly wedding dress from Hope&Glory, please contact us. Or you may wish to take a look at Elizabeth’s ingenious 3-in-1 gown on the weddings page.
Last Updated 05.10.09
